--- title: "Penzance Driving Test Centre | Cornwall | 51.4% Pass Rate" description: "Penzance driving test centre in Cornwall — 51.4% 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": "Cornwall", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/cornwall" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Penzance" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Penzance Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/cornwall/penzance", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Alverton Road, Penzance, Cornwall", "postalCode": "TR18 4JH", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.119, "longitude": -5.537 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, your driving instructor can sit in on your test at Penzance. They can be a calming presence and observe your performance, which can be useful for post-test feedback. This is entirely optional and should be discussed with your instructor beforehand." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can cancel or reschedule your driving test at Penzance online via the Government website. You will need your driving licence number and your theory test pass certificate number or booking reference. To avoid losing your test fee, you must provide at least three working days' notice." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you are unsuccessful in your driving test at Penzance, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can take another test. This waiting period is designed to give you time to practise and improve on any areas identified by the examiner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can change your driving test to Penzance after booking, subject to availability. You can do this online through the DVSA’s 'Change your driving test appointment' service. Be aware that test slots at popular centres like Penzance can be limited." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes from the Penzance Driving Test Centre typically involve a combination of urban and semi-rural roads. Candidates can expect to encounter residential streets, town centre traffic, and potentially some roads connecting Penzance to surrounding areas. 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Penzance # Penzance Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Cornwall. ## Quick facts - 1 Alverton Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH - Pass rate: **51.4%** - County: **Cornwall** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.119&mlon=-5.537#map=15/50.119/-5.537) ## About Penzance Test Centre The Penzance Driving Test Centre is situated in a residential area, demanding immediate attention to road positioning, speed limits, and potential hazards from parked cars and pedestrians. Its location in Cornwall means test routes often incorporate a diverse range of road types, from urban streets with moderate traffic to semi-rural roads that may feature varying speed limits and less predictable conditions. This variety helps examiners assess a candidate’s ability to adapt to different driving environments. Common challenges can include navigating the narrow streets within Penzance itself and managing roundabouts, which are prevalent throughout the town and surrounding areas. The test centre's position also means learners should prepare for potential encounters with slow-moving agricultural vehicles or larger tourist traffic, particularly during peak seasons. Candidates should focus on demonstrating strong observation skills, clutch control for hill starts, and precise manoeuvre execution. While specific pass rates fluctuate, preparing for a mix of urban and rural driving scenarios is key to success at this centre. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Penzance Finding driving test cancellations at Penzance Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners seeking an earlier test date often need to be proactive in checking the DVSA website for cancellations. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help with this. Our system scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations at Penzance, alerting you instantly when one becomes available. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, saving you time and effort in repeatedly checking for openings yourself. [Get cancellation alerts for Penzance](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Penzance ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Penzance, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Penzance has remained broadly stable, moving from 49.8% to 49.2% (down 0.6 percentage points). It peaked at 54.1% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 47.3% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 50.7%. 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 49.2% 2023-24 52.2% 2022-23 47.6% 2021-22 51.5% 2019-20 47.3% 2018-19 49.6% 2017-18 51.4% 2016-17 52.7% 2015-16 54.1% 2014-15 53.4% 2013-14 51.9% 2012-13 52.5% 2011-12 50.7% 2010-11 48.4% 2009-10 49.8% 2008-09 50.4% 2007-08 49.8% ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Penzance** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Camborne 20.0 km away ](/test-centres/uk/camborne) - [ Bodmin 70.1 km away ](/test-centres/uk/bodmin) - [ Launceston 101.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/launceston) 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.