--- title: "Southampton (Forest Hills) Test Centre | Pass Rate & Info" description: "Southampton (Forest Hills) driving test centre in Hampshire — 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": "Hampshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/hampshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Southampton (Forest Hills)" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Southampton (Forest Hills) Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/hampshire/southampton-forest-hills", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Forest Hills Drive, Southampton, Hampshire", "postalCode": "SO18 2FY", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.927, "longitude": -1.423 } }, { "@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 also need to bring a valid passport." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Information on specific parking facilities at Southampton (Forest Hills) is not publicly detailed. It is advisable to check with your driving instructor or visit the area beforehand to determine parking availability." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Southampton (Forest Hills), you may be asked to perform one of the following manoeuvres: parallel park at the side of the road, park in a bay (either forward or reverse), or pull up on the right-hand side of the road and reverse." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving tests will usually go ahead in adverse weather conditions like rain. However, if conditions are dangerously icy or snowy, the examiner may cancel the test. You will be contacted and offered a new test date." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section of the test will last about 20 minutes. You will either be asked to follow directions from a sat nav or follow traffic signs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific pass rates vary year by year and are influenced by numerous factors. 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[Home](/) 2. [Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Hampshire](/test-centres/hampshire) 4. Southampton (Forest Hills) # Southampton (Forest Hills) Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Hampshire. ## Quick facts - Forest Hills Drive, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2FY - Pass rate: not yet published - County: **Hampshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.927&mlon=-1.423#map=15/50.927/-1.423) ## About Southampton (Forest Hills) Test Centre The Southampton (Forest Hills) Driving Test Centre is situated in the Forest Hills area of Southampton, Hampshire, offering a practical driving test experience in a diverse urban environment. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a mix of residential roads, main roads, and potentially dual carriageways, challenging candidates on various road types. Learners should expect to navigate through areas with varying speed limits, intricate junctions, and potential hazards such as pedestrian crossings and parked vehicles. The urban location means candidates will need to demonstrate strong observational skills and the ability to react to dynamic traffic situations. Successful navigation of these routes requires a confident understanding of road signs, markings, and a high level of hazard perception. The pass rate for Southampton (Forest Hills) reflects a typical urban test centre, suggesting a need for thorough preparation to meet the required standard. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Southampton (Forest Hills) Finding an earlier driving test at Southampton (Forest Hills) Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests in this area. Driving test cancellations frequently become available, offering an opportunity to secure an earlier slot. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for these cancellations specifically at Southampton (Forest Hills), notifying you as soon as a suitable test becomes available. This service significantly increases your chances of booking a last-minute driving test. [Get cancellation alerts for Southampton (Forest Hills)](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Southampton (Forest Hills) ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Southampton (Forest Hills), from 2007-08 to 2021-22 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2021-22, the pass rate at Southampton (Forest Hills) has improved, moving from 45.1% to 50% (up 4.9 percentage points). It peaked at 53.8% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 44.9% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 47.6%. 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 2021-22 50% 2020-21 53.8% 2019-20 47.3% 2018-19 47.6% 2017-18 46.2% 2016-17 48.3% 2015-16 45.8% 2014-15 46.5% 2013-14 44.9% 2012-13 48.5% 2011-12 47.1% 2010-11 47.6% 2009-10 48.2% 2008-09 46.9% 2007-08 45.1% ## 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? ## Nearby alternative test centres - [ Southampton (Maybush) 0.8 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/southampton-maybush) - [ Winchester 17.1 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/winchester) - [ Lee On The Solent 20.6 km away ](/test-centres/uk/lee-on-the-solent) - [ Portsmouth 25.7 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/portsmouth) - [ IOW 27.2 km away ](/test-centres/isle-of-wight/iow) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. 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