--- title: "Chorley Driving Test Centre | Lancashire | 48.3% Pass Rate" description: "Chorley driving test centre in Lancashire — 48.3% 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": "Lancashire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/lancashire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Chorley" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Chorley Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/lancashire/chorley", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Rossall Road, Chorley, Lancashire", "postalCode": "PR6 0BT", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.653, "longitude": -2.632 } }, { "@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 at Chorley, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can take another test. This waiting period allows you time to reflect on the feedback from your examiner and practice any areas that need improvement." } }, { "@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 Chorley Driving Test Centre after you have already booked one, provided there are available slots. You will need your driving licence number and your theory test pass certificate number to make this change on the DVSA website." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Chorley Driving Test Centre typically involve a mix of urban roads within the business park vicinity and main roads, potentially extending to residential areas. Expect to encounter varying speed limits, different types of junctions, and situations requiring hazard perception and independent driving skills." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "On the day of your driving test at Chorley, you must bring your provisional driving licence. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must also bring a valid passport. Without the correct identification, the examiner will not be able to conduct your test, and you will lose your fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "As Chorley Driving Test Centre is located within Ackhurst Business Park, there are likely designated parking areas available. 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Chorley # Chorley Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Lancashire. ## Quick facts - Rossall Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0BT - Pass rate: **48.3%** (2024-25) - County: **Lancashire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.653&mlon=-2.632#map=15/53.653/-2.632) ## About Chorley Test Centre The Chorley Driving Test Centre, prominently situated at unit 12, Ackhurst Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, PR7 1NY, serves as a key location for learner drivers in Lancashire. Its position within a business park setting means test routes will likely incorporate a combination of urban driving challenges and routes that navigate through industrial or commercial zones. This includes dealing with varied speed limits, complex junctions, and potentially busy traffic conditions, requiring drivers to demonstrate strong observational skills and quick decision-making. The centre’s location suggests routes may also extend to quieter residential areas, testing a candidate’s ability to perform manoeuvres and handle narrower streets with parked cars. Familiarity with diverse road environments is crucial for success here. While specific pass rate data for Chorley is not publicly available, preparing for a range of traffic scenarios will undoubtedly benefit test-takers. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Chorley Securing an earlier driving test at Chorley Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available slots. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help with this. Our system continuously monitors the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and early test dates specifically at the Chorley centre. When a suitable cancellation becomes available that matches your preferences, we will notify you instantly, increasing your chances of booking a sooner test at this popular Lancashire location. [Get cancellation alerts for Chorley](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Chorley ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Chorley, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chorley has remained broadly stable, moving from 48.9% to 48.3% (down 0.6 percentage points). It peaked at 57.8% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 48.3% in 2024-25, with a long-run average of 54.1%. 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 48.3% 2023-24 56.2% 2022-23 57.8% 2021-22 57.3% 2020-21 55% 2019-20 56.9% 2018-19 57.5% 2017-18 56.9% 2016-17 53.4% 2015-16 54% 2014-15 54.6% 2013-14 55.7% 2012-13 56.1% 2011-12 54% 2010-11 51.6% 2009-10 50.2% 2008-09 50% 2007-08 48.9% ## 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 **Chorley** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Blackburn with Darwen 14.5 km away ](/test-centres/uk/blackburn-with-darwen) - [ Preston 14.9 km away ](/test-centres/lancashire/preston) - [ Atherton (Manchester) 17.0 km away ](/test-centres/greater-manchester/atherton-manchester) 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.