--- title: "Scarborough Driving Test Centre | 52% Pass Rate" description: "Scarborough driving test centre in North Yorkshire — 52% 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": "North Yorkshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/north-yorkshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Scarborough" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Scarborough Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/north-yorkshire/scarborough", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "10/11 Falsgrave Resource Centre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire", "postalCode": "YO12 4DH", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 54.283, "longitude": -0.4 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The driving test centre in Scarborough experiences high demand, leading to significant waiting times for practical test appointments. 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Scarborough # Scarborough Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in North Yorkshire. ## Quick facts - 10/11 Falsgrave Resource Centre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4DH - Pass rate: **52%** (2024-25) - County: **North Yorkshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=54.283&mlon=-0.4#map=15/54.283/-0.4) ## About Scarborough Test Centre The Scarborough Driving Test Centre is situated in the coastal town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, providing a practical test environment that blends urban and semi-rural driving experiences. Located at unit 20, 10 William Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PL, the centre is easily accessible and forms a key part of the local driving instruction landscape. Test routes frequently incorporate a variety of road types, including busy town roads with multiple junctions, pedestrian crossings, and residential areas that demand keen observation and hazard perception. Learners should anticipate navigating through areas with varying speed limits, alongside potential encounters with more challenging manoeuvres on quieter streets. The centre’s pass rate generally reflects the national average, indicating a fair yet thorough assessment of driving competency. Preparing for a test here involves mastering both routine driving skills and adapting to the specific challenges presented by Scarborough’s road network. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Scarborough Securing an earlier driving test at Scarborough Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face considerable waiting times for available slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and earlier appointments at Scarborough. This dedicated monitoring significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a sooner test date that fits your schedule, helping you bypass the standard waiting list and progress with your driving journey more quickly. [Get cancellation alerts for Scarborough](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Scarborough ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Scarborough, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Scarborough has improved, moving from 47.8% to 51.7% (up 3.9 percentage points). It peaked at 66.9% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 45.8% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 53.3%. 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 2024-25 51.7% 2023-24 51.5% 2022-23 45.8% 2021-22 46.7% 2020-21 53.7% 2019-20 51.6% 2018-19 52.3% 2017-18 58.2% 2016-17 66.9% 2015-16 59.7% 2014-15 56.4% 2013-14 55.1% 2012-13 57.5% 2011-12 51.8% 2010-11 52.6% 2009-10 48.3% 2008-09 52.1% 2007-08 47.8% ## Frequently asked questions ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Scarborough** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Bridlington 26.0 km away ](/test-centres/uk/bridlington) - [ Malton 30.6 km away ](/test-centres/north-yorkshire/malton) - [ Whitby 26.5 km away ](/test-centres/north-yorkshire/whitby) 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.