--- title: "Plymouth Driving Test Centre | Devon | 40.8% Pass Rate" description: "Plymouth driving test centre in Devon — 40.8% 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": "Devon", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/devon" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Plymouth" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Plymouth Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/devon/plymouth", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth", "postalCode": "PL5 2EY", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.3957, "longitude": -4.0943 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you are unsuccessful in your driving test, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can take another practical test. This waiting period allows you time to practice and improve on areas identified during your previous attempt, ensuring you are better prepared for your next test." } }, { "@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 Plymouth Driving Test Centre after you have already made a booking at another location. This can be done via the DVSA website, subject to availability. However, it is advisable to check for available slots at Plymouth before cancelling your existing appointment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Plymouth Driving Test Centre typically involve a mix of urban roads, including busy city streets, multi-lane roundabouts, and residential areas. Candidates should be prepared to encounter varying speed limits, complex junctions, and diverse traffic conditions that assess a wide range of driving skills." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "On the day of your driving test, you must bring both parts of your provisional driving licence: the photocard and the paper counterpart. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must bring it along with a valid passport. Failing to bring the correct identification will result in your test being cancelled without a refund." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Information regarding specific parking facilities directly at Plymouth Driving Test Centre for candidates is not always readily available. It is generally recommended that you check with your driving instructor or the test centre in advance regarding suitable parking arrangements for your test. This ensures a smooth arrival and departure on your test day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Plymouth, you may be asked to perform one of the following manoeuvres: parallel parking at the side of the road, parking in a bay (either driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out), or pulling up on the right-hand side of the road, reversing for two car lengths, and rejoining the traffic. 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Plymouth # Plymouth Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Devon. ## Quick facts - Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, PL5 2EY - Pass rate: **40.8%** (2024-25) - County: **Devon** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.3957&mlon=-4.0943#map=15/50.3957/-4.0943) ## About Plymouth Test Centre Plymouth Driving Test Centre is situated in the vibrant city of Plymouth, Devon. Nestled within a diverse urban landscape, the centre presents a comprehensive range of driving conditions for test candidates. Learners can anticipate navigating busy city streets, tackling complex junctions, and demonstrating their proficiency on various road types, including those with varying speed limits. The test routes often incorporate demanding scenarios, such as multi-lane roundabouts and challenging residential areas, designed to assess a driver's ability to handle different traffic flows and road layouts safely and confidently. While specific pass rate data for Plymouth is not publicly available, the complexity of local roads suggests a thorough preparation is beneficial. This centre acts as a crucial gateway for many in Devon to gain their driving independence, making the ability to demonstrate a high standard of driving essential for success. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Plymouth For learners in Plymouth seeking an earlier driving test, cancellations at the Plymouth Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity. Tests can become available at short notice due to other candidates rescheduling or cancelling. Securing these coveted earlier slots requires diligent monitoring. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA portal, significantly increasing your chances of finding and booking a cancellation at Plymouth Driving Test Centre, helping you avoid long waits for a test date. [Get cancellation alerts for Plymouth](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Plymouth ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Plymouth, from 2009-10 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2009-10 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Plymouth has declined, moving from 45.5% to 40.8% (down 4.7 percentage points). It peaked at 45.5% in 2009-10 and was lowest at 37.2% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 41.5%. 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 40.8% 2023-24 40.3% 2022-23 37.2% 2021-22 39.4% 2020-21 42.4% 2019-20 38.6% 2018-19 37.4% 2017-18 40.5% 2016-17 43.5% 2015-16 41.5% 2014-15 41.4% 2013-14 44.3% 2012-13 45.3% 2011-12 43.9% 2009-10 45.5% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Plymouth** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Launceston 32.5 km away ](/test-centres/uk/launceston) - [ Bodmin 45.0 km away ](/test-centres/uk/bodmin) - [ Newton Abbot 37.3 km away ](/test-centres/devon/newton-abbot) 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.