--- title: "Gosforth Driving Test Centre | 47.5% Pass Rate" description: "Gosforth driving test centre in Tyne and Wear — 47.5% 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": "Tyne and Wear", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/tyne-and-wear" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Gosforth" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Gosforth Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/tyne-and-wear/gosforth", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Sandy Lane, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear", "postalCode": "NE3 5HB", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 55.008, "longitude": -1.621 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving tests generally proceed in adverse weather conditions like rain or light snow. However, if conditions are deemed too dangerous by the examiner (e.g., severe ice or flooding), your test may be rescheduled for safety. You will be informed by the test centre if this is the case." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section lasts about 20 minutes. You'll either follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs. The examiner will confirm the method before starting this part of the test." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific pass rates for individual driving test centres like Gosforth are not officially published by the DVSA. National pass rates fluctuate, but generally, approximately half of all candidates pass their driving test. 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[Home](/) 2. [Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Tyne and Wear](/test-centres/tyne-and-wear) 4. Gosforth # Gosforth Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Tyne and Wear. ## Quick facts - Sandy Lane, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5HB - Pass rate: **47.5%** (2024-25) - County: **Tyne and Wear** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.008&mlon=-1.621#map=15/55.008/-1.621) ## About Gosforth Test Centre Gosforth Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Sandy Lane, Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5HB. This prime location offers a diverse range of driving environments, providing an excellent proving ground for learner drivers. Test routes typically incorporate residential streets, dual carriageways, and complex junctions, ensuring a thorough assessment of a candidate's abilities in various traffic conditions. Expect to navigate busy urban areas alongside quieter suburban roads, requiring a keen understanding of road positioning, hazard perception, and mirror use. The centre's position within Tyne and Wear means learners will encounter typical city driving challenges as well as opportunities to demonstrate proficiency on faster roads. While specific pass rates for Gosforth are not publicly available, candidates who are well-prepared for varied road conditions and demonstrate confident, safe driving are generally successful across all UK test centres. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Gosforth Driving test cancellations at Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, can provide an opportunity to secure an earlier test date. These cancellations often arise due to other candidates rescheduling or cancelling their tests. While availability can be unpredictable, checking for short-notice slots is a common strategy for learners aiming to take their test sooner. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Gosforth, alerting users to any available appointments that match their preferences. This service helps learners avoid long waiting times and potentially secure a test date that better suits their schedule. [Get cancellation alerts for Gosforth](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Gosforth ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Gosforth, from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Gosforth has improved, moving from 42.9% to 47.5% (up 4.6 percentage points). It peaked at 50.3% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 42.9% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 47%. 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 47.5% 2023-24 45.7% 2022-23 44.2% 2021-22 48.6% 2020-21 50.3% 2019-20 48.8% 2018-19 45.5% 2017-18 48.8% 2016-17 50% 2015-16 44.2% 2014-15 42.9% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### 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? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Gosforth** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Gateshead 6.2 km away ](/test-centres/tyne-and-wear/gateshead) - [ Blyth 14.8 km away ](/test-centres/uk/blyth) - [ Sunderland 18.9 km away ](/test-centres/tyne-and-wear/sunderland) 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.