Blackburn with Darwen driving test centre
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Test centre address: Blackburn Interchange, Commercial Road, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 0DB
The Blackburn with Darwen driving test centre is at Blackburn Interchange on Commercial Road in Darwen, just off junction 4 of the M65. It's the local centre for learners in Blackburn, Darwen and the towns around them.
12,205 car tests were taken there in a year, making it the 37th busiest of around 320 centres. Its pass rate is 46.6%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Chorley is the closest other centre, about 7 miles away. You can see how it compares further down.
How long is the wait at Blackburn with Darwen driving test centre?
If you book at Blackburn with Darwen on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen?
In the latest official figures, 46.6% of driving tests at Blackburn with Darwen were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.8%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Blackburn with Darwen
- Tell us what you needPick Blackburn with Darwen and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Blackburn with Darwen, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Blackburn with Darwen
Tell us you want Blackburn with Darwen and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Blackburn with Darwen
How Blackburn with Darwen compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn with Darwen | This centre | 46.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Chorley | 7 miles | 52.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 10.4 miles | 51.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Bury (Manchester) | 11.1 miles | 46.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Preston | 11.7 miles | 56.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 12.7 miles | 44.3% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Blackburn with Darwen test centre
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
No. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
How tough is the test at Blackburn with Darwen?
It's one of the tougher ones. In the latest official figures its pass rate is 46.6%, below the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.8%.
How do I find Blackburn with Darwen test centre?
It's at Blackburn Interchange, Commercial Road, Darwen, Lancashire. If you're using a sat nav, put in BB3 0DB.
Can I move my Blackburn with Darwen test to a sooner date?
Earlier dates at Blackburn with Darwen open up when people move or cancel their tests, and they're taken quickly. We help learners find them. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one, with nothing to pay upfront.
How fast do short notice dates at Blackburn with Darwen go?
Now and then. Last minute dates at Blackburn with Darwen appear when other learners cancel close to the day. Because they go so fast, we call you as well as alerting you by SMS and WhatsApp. If you'd be happy to test at short notice, keep your phone on you.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.