--- title: "Chesterfield Driving Test Centre | 54.5% Pass Rate" description: "Chesterfield driving test centre in Derbyshire — 54.5% 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": "Derbyshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/derbyshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Chesterfield" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Chesterfield Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/derbyshire/chesterfield", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Bus Garage Approach Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire", "postalCode": "S41 7LF", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.235, "longitude": -1.421 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Arrive at the Chesterfield Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. This allows sufficient time to park, calm any nerves, and ensure you are ready for your examiner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the practical test take here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The practical driving test at Chesterfield, like all standard DVSA practical tests, typically lasts for around 40 minutes. This includes various road conditions and one of the set manoeuvres, as well as a period of independent driving." } }, { "@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 practical test at Chesterfield. 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Chesterfield # Chesterfield Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Derbyshire. ## Quick facts - Bus Garage Approach Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LF - Pass rate: **54.5%** (2024-25) - County: **Derbyshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.235&mlon=-1.421#map=15/53.235/-1.421) ## About Chesterfield Test Centre The Chesterfield Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at a multi-purpose business and retail site on practical test routes that may involve diverse road conditions. Situated at the Lockoford Lane, Stonegravels (S41 7LY) site, candidates can expect a variety of urban and potentially rural driving scenarios. The DVSA driving test pass rate in the local area of Chesterfield between April 2023 and March 2024 was 44.9%. This is below the national average pass rate of 48.9%, suggesting that the test routes may present specific challenges that require thorough preparation. Learners should anticipate navigating busy town roads, intricate junctions, and possibly some dual carriageways during their test. Mastering observations, hazard perception, and precise manoeuvring will be key to a successful outcome at this centre. Local instructors often highlight the importance of practicing in and around the Stonegravels area to become familiar with the common test scenarios. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Chesterfield Securing a driving test cancellation at Chesterfield Driving Test Centre can significantly speed up your test date. Due to high demand, new test slots are often booked months in advance. However, cancellations do occur, freeing up earlier appointments. Find Me A Driving Test actively scans the DVSA website 24/7 for these newly available slots at Chesterfield, immediately notifying subscribers when one matches their preferences. This service provides a distinct advantage, allowing learners to potentially book a cancelled test within days or weeks, rather than enduring long waits. Staying proactive and leveraging cancellation services can be crucial for passing your test sooner in Chesterfield. [Get cancellation alerts for Chesterfield](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Chesterfield ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Chesterfield, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chesterfield has improved, moving from 37.4% to 54.5% (up 17.1 percentage points). It peaked at 54.5% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 37.4% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 46.9%. 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 54.5% 2023-24 50.3% 2022-23 47.4% 2021-22 47.9% 2020-21 48.6% 2019-20 44.7% 2018-19 47.3% 2017-18 46.2% 2016-17 47.6% 2015-16 48.8% 2014-15 51.1% 2013-14 49.9% 2012-13 47.5% 2011-12 46.5% 2010-11 44.6% 2009-10 45.1% 2008-09 38.5% 2007-08 37.4% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Chesterfield** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Sheffield (Handsworth) 14.8 km away ](/test-centres/south-yorkshire/sheffield-handsworth) - [ Ashfield 15.9 km away ](/test-centres/uk/ashfield) - [ Sheffield (Middlewood Road) 19.5 km away ](/test-centres/south-yorkshire/sheffield-middlewood-road) 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.