--- title: "Wednesbury Driving Test Centre | 36.4% Pass Rate" description: "Wednesbury driving test centre in West Midlands — 36.4% 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": "Wednesbury" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Wednesbury Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/west-midlands/wednesbury", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Wednesbury, West Midlands", "postalCode": "WS10 7BF", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.552, "longitude": -2.019 } }, { "@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 usually proceed in rain or other adverse weather conditions. However, if conditions are severe, such as heavy snow or ice, the DVSA may cancel tests for safety. You will be notified and can rebook free of charge." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section lasts about 20 minutes. You will either follow traffic signs or be asked to follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific pass rates for individual test centres are not published by the DVSA. However, the average national pass rate is typically around 45-50%, providing a general indication." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I take my own car for the test at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can use your own car for the driving test, provided it meets all DVSA requirements. 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Wednesbury # Wednesbury Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in West Midlands. ## Quick facts - Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7BF - Pass rate: **36.4%** (2024-25) - County: **West Midlands** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.552&mlon=-2.019#map=15/52.552/-2.019) ## About Wednesbury Test Centre Wednesbury Driving Test Centre is situated in the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. It offers a diverse testing environment, encompassing urban roads, residential areas, and dual carriageways. Test routes often feature challenging junctions, such as those found around the A41 and A461, requiring excellent observation and lane discipline. Learners should prepare for varied speed limits and potential encounters with busy traffic, particularly during peak hours, due to its proximity to major industrial estates and the town centre. The test centre's location also means examiners will assess a candidate's ability to navigate through areas with parked cars, and negotiate several different types of pedestrian crossings and roundabouts. The regional pass rate for the West Midlands suggests a typical level of challenge, however, individual test centre pass rates can vary based on local road conditions and the complexity of test routes. Preparing for a wide range of road scenarios is key to success at Wednesbury. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Wednesbury For learners seeking an earlier test date at Wednesbury Driving Test Centre, securing a cancellation can be an effective strategy. Driving test cancellations frequently become available due to rescheduling by other candidates. Keeping a constant watch for these slots can be time-consuming; however, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new openings specifically at Wednesbury. This significantly increases your chances of finding and booking an earlier driving test, helping you potentially avoid long waiting times and take your test sooner at this West Midlands location. [Get cancellation alerts for Wednesbury](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Wednesbury ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Wednesbury, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Wednesbury has improved, moving from 32.8% to 36.4% (up 3.6 percentage points). It peaked at 39.8% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 32.8% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 36.2%. 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 36.4% 2023-24 36.5% 2022-23 35.7% 2021-22 39.5% 2020-21 39.8% 2019-20 35.6% 2018-19 37.4% 2017-18 37% 2016-17 33.6% 2015-16 36.8% 2014-15 39.4% 2013-14 33.4% 2012-13 35.5% 2011-12 35.1% 2010-11 35.4% 2009-10 37.4% 2008-09 34.9% 2007-08 32.8% ## 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 **Wednesbury** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Wolverhampton 8.4 km away ](/test-centres/west-midlands/wolverhampton) - [ Birmingham (Kingstanding) 8.9 km away ](/test-centres/uk/birmingham-kingstanding) - [ Dudley 6.4 km away ](/test-centres/west-midlands/dudley) 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.