--- title: "Cheadle(Fire Station) Driving Test Centre | 55.1% Pass Rate" description: "Cheadle(Fire Station) driving test centre in Greater Manchester — 55.1% 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": "Greater Manchester", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/greater-manchester" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Cheadle(Fire Station)" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Cheadle(Fire Station) Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/greater-manchester/cheadlefire-station", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Cheadle Fire Station, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Manchester", "postalCode": "SK8 6AY", "addressCountry": "GB" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must also bring a valid passport. Failure to provide 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": "As the test centre is located at a fire station, dedicated parking for test candidates may be limited. It is advisable to arrive with enough time to find suitable nearby parking, or to check with your driving instructor regarding drop-off arrangements." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You could be asked to perform any of the four official DVSA manoeuvres: parallel parking, bay parking (either driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out), pulling up on the right-hand side of the road, or the forward park into a bay. 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Cheadle(Fire Station) # Cheadle(Fire Station) Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Greater Manchester. ## Quick facts - Cheadle Fire Station, Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Manchester, SK8 6AY - Pass rate: **55.1%** (2024-25) - County: **Greater Manchester** ## About Cheadle(Fire Station) Test Centre Cheadle (Fire Station) Driving Test Centre is located in Greater Manchester, serving learners in and around the Cheadle area. The test centre's position within a bustling urban environment means that test routes frequently incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. Candidates can expect to navigate through challenging residential streets, requiring precision and awareness of parked vehicles and potential hazards. Main roads, such as the A34 and A560, are also very likely to feature, demanding confident lane changes, effective use of mirrors, and adherence to varying speed limits. The presence of several roundabouts of different sizes and complexities will assess a candidate's ability to approach, enter, and exit these junctions safely and efficiently. Examiners at Cheadle (Fire Station) will be looking for a high standard of driving, with particular emphasis on observation skills, anticipation, and independent decision-making. Passing your driving test here demonstrates a robust capability to handle varied urban driving situations. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Cheadle(Fire Station) Driving test cancellations at Cheadle (Fire Station) can become available at short notice due to various reasons. Learners often aim to secure an earlier test date than initially offered by the DVSA. Securing these coveted short-notice cancellations at Cheadle (Fire Station) can be challenging without constant monitoring. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service that scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots, including those at Cheadle (Fire Station). This significantly increases your chances of finding and booking an earlier test, allowing you to take your test sooner and potentially pass quicker. Our service eliminates the need for manual checking, providing convenience and peace of mind. [Get cancellation alerts for Cheadle(Fire Station)](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Cheadle(Fire Station) ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Cheadle(Fire Station), from 2013-14 to 2019-20 (DVSA data). Between 2013-14 and 2019-20, the pass rate at Cheadle(Fire Station) has improved, moving from 52% to 54.6% (up 2.6 percentage points). It peaked at 58.3% in 2017-18 and was lowest at 52% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 55%. 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 2019-20 54.6% 2018-19 58.1% 2017-18 58.3% 2016-17 56.1% 2015-16 53.1% 2014-15 53.1% 2013-14 52% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### What's the pass rate at this test centre? Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. 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