--- title: "Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Centre | Essex | 53.7% Pass Rate" description: "Clacton-on-Sea driving test centre in Essex — 53.7% 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": "Essex", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/essex" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Clacton-on-Sea" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/essex/clacton-on-sea", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "103-105 Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex", "postalCode": "CO15 6QA", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.79, "longitude": 1.155 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Centre typically involve a combination of urban and semi-rural driving. 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Clacton-on-Sea # Clacton-on-Sea Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Essex. ## Quick facts - 103-105 Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6QA - Pass rate: **53.7%** (2024-25) - County: **Essex** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.79&mlon=1.155#map=15/51.79/1.155) ## About Clacton-on-Sea Test Centre The Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Centre is situated in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Located at Excel House, Waterglade Industrial Park, this centre offers a varied test experience. Learners can expect a mix of urban and semi-rural roads, reflecting the local area. Test routes will likely include busy town centre roads near Pier Avenue, residential streets around Skelmersdale Road, and potentially higher-speed roads connecting to nearby villages. The routes are designed to assess a broad range of driving skills, from navigating complex junctions to handling different speed limits. As with many coastal towns, examiners may incorporate routes that feature varied traffic conditions depending on the season. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the diversity of roads driven at Clacton-on-Sea ensures a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's readiness for independent driving. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Clacton-on-Sea Driving test cancellations at Clacton-on-Sea can occur for various reasons. While direct statistics for last-minute cancellations are not publicly available, candidates may find unexpected slots opening due to other learners rescheduling their tests. Securing an earlier test date at Clacton-on-Sea can be challenging, particularly during peak times. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 to identify any newly available appointments. This service significantly increases the chances of finding short-notice driving test cancellations at the Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Centre, allowing you to potentially book your test sooner. [Get cancellation alerts for Clacton-on-Sea](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Clacton-on-Sea ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Clacton-on-Sea, from 2007-08 to 2011-12 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2011-12, the pass rate at Clacton-on-Sea has remained broadly stable, moving from 45.2% to 45% (down 0.2 percentage points). It peaked at 45.2% in 2007-08 and was lowest at 42.2% in 2009-10, with a long-run average of 44.3%. 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 2011-12 45% 2010-11 44.2% 2009-10 42.2% 2008-09 44.9% 2007-08 45.2% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ### What independent driving section is included? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Clacton-on-Sea** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Colchester 20.5 km away ](/test-centres/essex/colchester) - [ Ipswich 32.5 km away ](/test-centres/uk/ipswich) - [ Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 47.6 km away ](/test-centres/uk/chelmsford-hanbury-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.