--- title: "Swindon Driving Test Centre | Wiltshire | 46.6% Pass Rate" description: "Swindon driving test centre in Wiltshire — 46.6% 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": "Wiltshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/wiltshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Swindon" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Swindon Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/wiltshire/swindon", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Fenn Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, Wiltshire", "postalCode": "SN5 5BL", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.568, "longitude": -1.772 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Swindon Driving Test Centre provides parking facilities for test candidates. Learners are advised to arrive a little early to ensure they can park and prepare themselves calmly before their test begins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your test at Swindon, you may be asked to perform one of the following manoeuvres: parallel park at the side of the road, park in a bay (either forward or reverse parking), or pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for two car lengths, and rejoin the traffic. The examiner will choose one of these at random." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving tests generally proceed unless weather conditions are extreme and make driving dangerous. In case of heavy rain or icy conditions, the DVSA examiner will assess the situation, and if it's deemed unsafe, your test will be rescheduled. You will be contacted by the DVSA if your test is cancelled due to adverse weather." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section at Swindon Driving Test Centre will last for approximately 20 minutes. During this time, you will either be asked to follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs to a specified destination. This assesses your ability to make independent decisions while driving." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "While specific, up-to-the-minute pass rates for individual centres can fluctuate, national averages provide a general idea. 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[Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Wiltshire](/test-centres/wiltshire) 4. Swindon # Swindon Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Wiltshire. ## Quick facts - 1 Fenn Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5BL - Pass rate: **46.6%** - County: **Wiltshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.568&mlon=-1.772#map=15/51.568/-1.772) ## About Swindon Test Centre \### Swindon Driving Test Centre: A Comprehensive Guide Swindon Driving Test Centre, nestled within the county of Wiltshire, offers a well-rounded testing experience that incorporates both urban and semi-rural driving environments. Located at \*\*Willie Snook House, Hillmead SW, Swindon, SN5 5US\*\*, the centre's strategic position means test routes extend through diverse settings. Learners can anticipate navigating busy town roads, encountering various traffic systems, and demonstrating their ability to handle different speed limits. The routes frequently include multi-lane carriageways, complex roundabouts such as the famously intricate Magic Roundabout (though likely not part of the core test route, instructors often use it for practice), and residential streets requiring keen observation for hazards. This variety ensures candidates are thoroughly assessed on their adaptability and hazard perception skills across different road conditions prevalent in Swindon and its surrounding areas. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Swindon Driving test cancellations at Swindon Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity for earlier test dates. Learner drivers often face long waiting times for practical tests, but cancellations can become available unexpectedly. These cancellations arise when other candidates reschedule or cancel their own tests. Finding these slots manually can be time-consuming; however, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7. This dramatically increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner than originally anticipated at the Swindon centre. [Get cancellation alerts for Swindon](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Swindon ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Swindon, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Swindon has improved, moving from 47.2% to 49.3% (up 2.1 percentage points). It peaked at 56.4% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 46.6% in 2021-22, with a long-run average of 51%. 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 49.3% 2023-24 47.5% 2022-23 46.7% 2021-22 46.6% 2020-21 53.2% 2019-20 47.5% 2018-19 50.6% 2017-18 52.8% 2016-17 55.5% 2015-16 56.4% 2014-15 53.4% 2013-14 54.2% 2012-13 53.1% 2011-12 51.9% 2009-10 49.9% 2008-09 47.2% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### Can I take my own car for the test 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 **Swindon** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Chippenham 26.6 km away ](/test-centres/wiltshire/chippenham) - [ Cheltenham 42.4 km away ](/test-centres/uk/cheltenham) - [ Trowbridge 41.0 km away ](/test-centres/wiltshire/trowbridge) 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.