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# Lowestoft Test Centre 

Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Suffolk.

## Quick facts

-   Mobbs Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AL 
-   Pass rate: **57.4%** (2024-25) 
-   County: **Suffolk** 

## About Lowestoft Test Centre

Lowestoft Driving Test Centre is situated on Clapham Road in the coastal town of Lowestoft, Suffolk. This location means test routes often incorporate a diverse range of road conditions, from urban streets with moderate traffic to potentially faster-paced routes around the A12. Learners can anticipate navigating residential areas, crossroads, roundabouts, and dual carriageways. The test centre's proximity to the town centre and surrounding villages ensures that examiners can assess a candidate's ability to handle various challenges, including pedestrian crossings and varied speed limits. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the nature of Lowestoft's roads suggests a need for confident and adaptable driving. Success at Lowestoft requires solid hazard perception and careful observation, preparing candidates for real-world driving scenarios. Mastering these diverse conditions is key to a first-time pass.

## Driving Test Cancellations at Lowestoft

Driving test cancellations at Lowestoft Driving Test Centre can appear at short notice, offering opportunities for earlier test dates. Waiting times for a driving test can be extensive, but cancellations frequently become available due to rescheduling. Find Me A Driving Test actively scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new openings at Lowestoft. This continuous monitoring means that as soon as a cancelled slot becomes available, users are alerted. This service significantly improves the chances of securing a more immediate test, helping learners avoid long waits.

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## Pass rate trend at Lowestoft

### Pass rate over time

Annual pass rate at Lowestoft, from 2007-08 to 2017-18 (DVSA data).

Between 2007-08 and 2017-18, the pass rate at Lowestoft has remained broadly stable, moving from 49.2% to 48.4% (down 0.8 percentage points). It peaked at 52.7% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 46% in 2010-11, with a long-run average of 49.9%. 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

2017-18

48.4%

2016-17

52.2%

2015-16

52.3%

2014-15

52.7%

2013-14

51.1%

2012-13

50.2%

2011-12

49.4%

2010-11

46%

2009-10

48.5%

2008-09

49.3%

2007-08

49.2%

## Frequently asked questions

### What independent driving section is included?

### What's the pass rate at this test centre?

### Can I take my own car for the test at this centre?

### What happens if I'm late to my driving test?

### What time do tests typically start at this centre?

### Are there any tricky junctions on the test routes?

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