--- title: "Heysham Driving Test Centre | Lancashire | 55% Pass Rate" description: "Heysham driving test centre in Lancashire — 55% 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": "Heysham" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Heysham Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/lancashire/heysham", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Office 106 Lancaster Training Services, 5 Penrod Way, Heysham, Lancashire", "postalCode": "LA3 2UZ", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 54.047, "longitude": -2.893 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What time do tests typically start at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving test start times at Heysham primarily follow the standard DVSA schedule. This means tests typically begin at 8:10 AM, 9:07 AM, 10:14 AM, 11:21 AM, 12:28 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:42 PM, and 3:49 PM. It is always best to double-check your booking confirmation for the exact start time of your specific test." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there any tricky junctions on the test routes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, test routes from Heysham can feature tricky junctions designed to assess your observation and judgment. Learners should be prepared for various roundabouts, such as those near Middleton Road, and complex crossroads in residential and commercial areas of Heysham and Morecambe. Focus on anticipating other road users and clear सिग्नलing." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I get my licence on the day if I pass?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you pass your driving test at Heysham, the examiner will issue you with a pass certificate. Assuming you have an old-style provisional licence, they will usually ask if you want to send your licence to the DVLA directly. Your full driving licence will then be posted to you within a few weeks." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "To find a driving test cancellation at Heysham, you can regularly check the DVSA booking website yourself. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test can automatically search for cancellations at Heysham 24/7. This can significantly increase your chances of securing an earlier test date." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Heysham Driving Test Centre is generally considered a busy centre due to demand from learners across Lancashire. The wait times for a driving test can be significant, reflecting the centre's popularity and the number of learners in the wider area. Booking well in advance is advisable." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is recommended to arrive at Heysham Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. This allows you enough time to park, use the facilities if needed, and report to the waiting room without feeling rushed. Arriving too early is unnecessary, and arriving late could result in your test being cancelled." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Dataset", "name": "Heysham driving test pass rate history", "description": "Annual DVSA car practical driving test pass rate at Heysham test centre, from 2007-08 to 2024-25.", "creator": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)" }, "keywords": [ "driving test", "pass rate", "Heysham", "DVSA" ], "variableMeasured": "Practical driving test pass rate (%)", "temporalCoverage": "2007-08/2024-25", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/lancashire/heysham" } ] ] --- [Driving Test Cancellations ](/) [How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us)Log InSign Up 1. [Home](/) 2. [Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Lancashire](/test-centres/lancashire) 4. Heysham # Heysham Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Lancashire. ## Quick facts - Office 106 Lancaster Training Services, 5 Penrod Way, Heysham, Lancashire, LA3 2UZ - Pass rate: **55%** (2024-25) - County: **Lancashire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=54.047&mlon=-2.893#map=15/54.047/-2.893) ## About Heysham Test Centre Heysham Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 17, Bay Gateway, Heysham, Lancashire, LA3 3PN. This purpose-built centre offers a convenient location for learners undertaking their practical driving test in the Lancashire area. Test routes from Heysham typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions, designed to assess a learner's ability to handle various traffic scenarios. This includes navigating residential streets, busier urban roads, and potentially sections of dual carriageway. Expect to encounter common challenges such as complex roundabouts like those found on Middleton Road, crossroads, and junctions in areas like Morecambe and Heysham itself. The routes are designed to test observations, hazard perception, and adherence to speed limits in differing environments. While specific pass rates for Heysham are not publicly disclosed, the variety of driving conditions suggests that examiners expect a comprehensive demonstration of driving proficiencies. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Heysham Finding an earlier driving test at Heysham Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners frequently look for cancellation appointments to avoid long waits for a test slot. These cancellations can become available at any time, often with little notice. To secure a cancellation at Heysham, many learners use dedicated services. Find Me A Driving Test monitors the DVSA's booking system 24/7, specifically looking for newly released test slots and cancellations at the Heysham test centre, offering a proactive approach to finding earlier examination dates. [Get cancellation alerts for Heysham](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Heysham ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Heysham, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Heysham has improved, moving from 50.4% to 55% (up 4.6 percentage points). It peaked at 56.5% in 2012-13 and was lowest at 49.2% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 52.8%. 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 55% 2023-24 54.6% 2022-23 55.3% 2021-22 51.5% 2020-21 56.3% 2019-20 49.3% 2018-19 49.2% 2017-18 53.3% 2016-17 50.7% 2015-16 51.4% 2014-15 54.9% 2013-14 54.2% 2012-13 56.5% 2011-12 55.4% 2010-11 52% 2009-10 50.6% 2008-09 49.7% 2007-08 50.4% ## Frequently asked questions ### What time do tests typically start at this centre? ### Are there any tricky junctions on the test routes? ### Will I get my licence on the day if I pass? ### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre? ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Heysham** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Kendal (Oxenholme Road) 32.7 km away ](/test-centres/uk/kendal-oxenholme-road) - [ Blackpool 28.8 km away ](/test-centres/uk/blackpool) - [ Preston 33.5 km away ](/test-centres/lancashire/preston) 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.