--- title: "Newbury Driving Test Centre | Berkshire | Pass Rate & Info" description: "Newbury driving test centre in Berkshire — address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Berkshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/berkshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Newbury" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Newbury Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/berkshire/newbury", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire", "postalCode": "RG14 5TZ", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.401, "longitude": -1.323 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can find driving test cancellations by regularly checking the DVSA website. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test can monitor for cancellations at Newbury 24/7 and notify you when a slot becomes available." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Newbury Driving Test Centre is a popular location, meaning it can be quite busy. This often results in longer waiting times for practical driving test appointments." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is advisable to arrive at Newbury Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. 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Newbury # Newbury Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Berkshire. ## Quick facts - Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TZ - Pass rate: not yet published - County: **Berkshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.401&mlon=-1.323#map=15/51.401/-1.323) ## About Newbury Test Centre Newbury Driving Test Centre, situated in Berkshire, offers a varied driving experience for learners. Test routes commonly incorporate elements of both urban and rural driving. Expect to navigate through the town centre, encountering diverse traffic conditions, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. Routes may also extend to quieter residential areas, assessing your ability to handle narrower roads and demonstrate effective hazard perception. Furthermore, learners should be prepared for potential exposure to higher-speed roads, such as sections of the A339 or other A-roads surrounding Newbury, where safe overtaking and appropriate speed control are crucial. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the nature of these routes suggests a comprehensive test designed to evaluate a candidate's readiness for various real-world driving scenarios. Success at Newbury indicates a well-rounded skill set, capable of handling a spectrum of road types. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Newbury Finding driving test cancellations at Newbury Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test can help by constantly scanning the DVSA website for new cancellations. Our 24/7 monitoring service alerts you as soon as a slot becomes available at Newbury, significantly increasing your chances of securing an earlier test. This eliminates the need for you to repeatedly check the DVSA site yourself. [Get cancellation alerts for Newbury](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Newbury ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Newbury, from 2007-08 to 2013-14 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2013-14, the pass rate at Newbury has improved, moving from 47.4% to 54.5% (up 7.1 percentage points). It peaked at 54.5% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 47.4% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 50.8%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2013-14 54.5% 2012-13 52.7% 2011-12 52.9% 2010-11 50.5% 2009-10 50.2% 2008-09 47.7% 2007-08 47.4% ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre? ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ## Nearby alternative test centres - [ Newbury (Hambridge Lane) 1.1 km away ](/test-centres/berkshire/newbury-hambridge-lane) - [ Basingstoke 22.2 km away ](/test-centres/uk/basingstoke) - [ Reading 24.3 km away ](/test-centres/berkshire/reading) - [ Swindon 36.2 km away ](/test-centres/wiltshire/swindon) - [ Winchester 37.6 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/winchester) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. 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