--- title: "Chester Driving Test Centre | Cheshire | 46.2% Pass Rate" description: "Chester driving test centre in Cheshire — 46.2% pass rate, 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": "Cheshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/cheshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Chester" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Chester Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/cheshire/chester", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Unit 16, Telford Court, Dunkirk Trading Estate, Chester Gates Dunkirk, Chester, Cheshire", "postalCode": "CH1 6LT", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.19, "longitude": -2.891 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Chester Driving Test Centre is located within the Northgate Arena Retail Park, which offers ample parking facilities. You should be able to find suitable parking for your driving test appointment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Chester, you may be asked to perform one of the four DVSA-approved manoeuvres: parallel parking, bay parking (either driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out), or pulling up on the right-hand side of the road, reversing, and rejoining traffic. You will also be asked to complete an emergency stop." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving tests generally proceed in adverse weather conditions like rain or light snow. However, in severe conditions such as heavy snow or ice, the examiner may deem the roads unsafe. If your test is cancelled due to weather, the DVSA will usually reschedule it for free." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section of your test at Chester will last approximately 20 minutes. You will either be asked to follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs to a specific destination." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The specific pass rates for individual driving test centres are not publicly released by the DVSA. However, national averages typically hover around 45–50%. 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Chester # Chester Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Cheshire. ## Quick facts - Unit 16, Telford Court, Dunkirk Trading Estate, Chester Gates Dunkirk, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6LT - Pass rate: **46.2%** (2024-25) - County: **Cheshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.19&mlon=-2.891#map=15/53.19/-2.891) ## About Chester Test Centre \### Chester Driving Test Centre: Your Guide to Passing in Cheshire The Chester Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at a purpose-built facility in the Northgate Arena Retail Park, providing a modern and accessible testing environment. Situated in the historic city of Chester, Cheshire, the test routes here are likely to encompass a diverse range of road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through busy urban areas with multi-lane roundabouts and complex junctions, as well as quieter residential streets, which often feature narrower roads and potential for encountering parked cars. The routes will also incorporate dual carriageways, such as sections of the A5116 and A56, requiring confident speed management and lane discipline. While specific pass rates for individual centres fluctuate and are not always publicly disclosed, preparing for a mix of city driving and suburban challenges is key to success at Chester. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Chester Found a test date at Chester Driving Test Centre, but it's not ideal? Don't worry, cancellations do pop up. Learners frequently rearrange or cancel their tests, which can free up earlier slots. While you could constantly check the DVSA website yourself, Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service specifically for Chester. Our system monitors the DVSA site day and night, instantly notifying you if a new, earlier test becomes available. This significantly increases your chances of securing a more convenient test date at Chester without the hassle of manual searching. [Get cancellation alerts for Chester](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Chester ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Chester, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chester has remained broadly stable, moving from 44.4% to 46.2% (up 1.8 percentage points). It peaked at 50% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 41.9% in 2016-17, with a long-run average of 45.8%. 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 2024-25 46.2% 2023-24 43.5% 2022-23 44.7% 2021-22 43.2% 2020-21 49.6% 2019-20 44% 2018-19 43.5% 2017-18 47% 2016-17 41.9% 2015-16 50% 2014-15 46.7% 2013-14 48.9% 2012-13 46.2% 2011-12 46% 2009-10 46.9% 2008-09 44.4% ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ### What independent driving section is included? ### What's the pass rate at this test centre? ### Can I take my own car for the test at this centre? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Chester** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Wrexham 17.4 km away ](/test-centres/wrexham/wrexham) - [ Northwich 26.0 km away ](/test-centres/cheshire/northwich) - [ Upton 25.5 km away ](/test-centres/merseyside/upton) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.