Preston driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Preston?
- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Chain Caul Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2PD
Preston's driving test centre is on Chain Caul Road, off Riversway near Preston Docks. It's the only car test centre in the city, and learners come from Preston, Fulwood, Ashton, Penwortham, Longridge, Kirkham and Garstang.
It's a busy one, with 9,194 car tests taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 56.3%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Chorley is about 9 miles away, with Blackburn and Blackpool each about 12. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Preston driving test centre?
If you book at Preston 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. 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 Preston?
In the latest official figures, 56.3% of driving tests at Preston were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 53.7%.
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 Preston
- Tell us what you needPick Preston and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Preston, 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 Preston
Tell us you want Preston 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.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
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 Preston
How Preston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | This centre | 56.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Chorley | 9 miles | 52.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Blackpool | 11.6 miles | 51.8% | 14.2 weeks |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 11.7 miles | 46.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Southport (Liverpool) | 13.1 miles | 56.5% | 23.4 weeks |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 18.8 miles | 44.3% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Preston test centre
Where is Preston driving test centre?
Chain Caul Road, PR2 2PD, near the docks off Riversway.
Is there another test centre in Preston?
Not for cars. The Kirkham site nearby is for motorbikes, lorries and buses. The nearest other car centres are Chorley, Blackburn and Blackpool.
How long is the wait at Preston?
About 24+ weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How do I find an earlier test at Preston?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us when you can drive and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Can you look at Chorley as well?
Yes. Tell us every centre you can get to and we'll watch them all, which gives you more chances of an earlier date.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.