--- title: "Dudley Driving Test Centre | West Midlands | 45.7% Pass Rate" description: "Dudley driving test centre in West Midlands — 45.7% 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": "West Midlands", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/west-midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Dudley" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Dudley Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/west-midlands/dudley", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Newton House, The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands", "postalCode": "DY6 7YE", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.512, "longitude": -2.087 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence with you. This can be either a photocard licence or an old-style paper licence along with a valid passport. Failure to provide correct and valid identification will result in your test being cancelled, and you will lose your test fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific information regarding public parking at the Dudley Driving Test Centre is not readily available. It is advisable to arrive with your instructor, who will likely park in a designated bay for driving test candidates. If driving yourself, check local signage carefully for any parking restrictions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Dudley, you will be asked to perform one of the four possible manoeuvres: parallel parking, bay parking (either driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out), or pulling up on the right-hand side of the road. You may also be asked to perform the emergency stop." } }, { "@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, in severe conditions such as heavy snow or ice, tests may be cancelled for safety reasons. The DVSA will inform you if your test is cancelled, and you will be able to rebook at no extra cost." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section of your test at Dudley will last approximately 20 minutes. You will either be asked to follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs. The examiner will specify which method to follow before this section begins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "While the national average pass rate is approximately 45.9%, specific pass rates for individual test centres like Dudley fluctuate and are not publicly released by the DVSA. 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Dudley # Dudley Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in West Midlands. ## Quick facts - Newton House, The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7YE - Pass rate: **45.7%** (2024-25) - County: **West Midlands** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.512&mlon=-2.087#map=15/52.512/-2.087) ## About Dudley Test Centre The Dudley Driving Test Centre is situated in the West Midlands, at Unit 2 Himley Road Trading Estate, Himley Road, Dudley, DY1 2PG. This location places it within a mixed urban and semi-rural environment, offering a diverse array of driving challenges for test candidates. Test routes from the Dudley centre frequently incorporate busy main roads, such as the A449 and A4101, which demand solid observation and lane discipline. Learners should also prepare for residential areas, characterised by narrower streets, parked cars, and potential hazards like cyclists and pedestrians. The town centre itself can present complex junctions and roundabouts. Additionally, the routes may venture into more rural settings with varying speed limits and less predictable road conditions. The current national average pass rate for driving tests is around 45.9%. While specific pass rates for individual centres fluctuate, the varied nature of routes at Dudley suggests that a comprehensive understanding of different road types and hazards is crucial for success. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Dudley Securing an earlier driving test at Dudley Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Driving test cancellations at Dudley sometimes become available as other candidates reschedule or cancel their appointments. Continuously checking the DVSA website for these last-minute slots can be time-consuming and often fruitless. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA système, instantly alerting you to any new driving test cancellations at Dudley. This significantly increases your chances of booking a sooner test date without the constant manual effort. [Get cancellation alerts for Dudley](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Dudley ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Dudley, from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2018-19 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Dudley has remained broadly stable, moving from 44.9% to 45.7% (up 0.8 percentage points). It peaked at 45.7% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 40% in 2021-22, with a long-run average of 42.4%. 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 45.7% 2023-24 42% 2022-23 41.7% 2021-22 40% 2020-21 41.1% 2019-20 41.6% 2018-19 44.9% ## Frequently asked questions ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ### 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? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Dudley** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Wolverhampton 8.8 km away ](/test-centres/west-midlands/wolverhampton) - [ Wednesbury 6.4 km away ](/test-centres/west-midlands/wednesbury) - [ Featherstone 138.8 km away ](/test-centres/west-yorkshire/featherstone) 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.