Preston driving test
Preston has one car test centre of its own, Preston, and one more within a short drive: Chorley. Together they passed 55% of the 14,609 car tests they ran in 2025/26, 5 points above the GB average of 50%. Preston passed the most at 56.3%, Chorley the fewest at 52.8%. Our 10 practice routes from these centres average 12.2 km with 6.5 roundabouts each, more than the 4.3 on a typical route elsewhere in Great Britain.
- 56.3%🏆 Preston
- 12 wks⏱ Chorley
- 3.5 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Preston
Preston roads to know before your test
🛣 Eaves Lane
On five practice routes from Chorley. You join it 15 times across those loops, 5 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Chain Caul Way
On five practice routes from Preston. You join it 10 times across those loops.
🛣 Navigation Way
On five practice routes from Preston. You join it 9 times across those loops, 5 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Liverpool Road
On four practice routes from Preston. You join it 7 times across those loops.
🛣 Watery Lane
On four practice routes from Preston. You join it 5 times across those loops.
🛣 Pedders Way
On four practice routes from Preston. You join it 4 times across those loops, 4 times from a roundabout.
Local tips for a Preston test
- Roundabouts come up more here than on most tests: 6.5 per route against 4.3 nationally. Lane choice and signalling on exit should feel automatic before test day.
- Most roundabout exits here are the first or second; only 9% are the third or later. Signal left on approach for the first exit, give no signal for straight ahead, and signal left after the exit before yours (Highway Code rule 186).
- If you need a date soon, Chorley had the shortest wait in August 2026: 12 weeks against a median of 15.2 across these centres. You can book any centre, not only your nearest.
- Eaves Lane is on more of our Preston routes than any other road. Drive it before test day, in both directions if you can, so its junctions and limits are familiar.
Practise what Preston throws at you
Preston driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Preston?
55% across the 2 test centres in and around Preston in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Preston has the highest pass rate?
Preston, at 56.3%. The lowest is Chorley at 52.8%, a gap of 3.5 points.
Which test centre near Preston has the shortest wait?
Chorley. Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 12 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Preston driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 10 practice routes around 2 test centres serving Preston that you can drive in 3D on your phone or computer. They are generated from the roads near each centre, not DVSA's own routes, which DVSA does not publish.
Where can I take my driving test near Preston?
Preston (PR2 2PD) and Chorley (PR6 0BT). You book through GOV.UK and can choose any centre in Great Britain.
How many roundabouts are on Preston driving test routes?
Our 10 practice routes around Preston include 65 roundabouts, 6.5 per route on average, and 6 of them ask for the third exit or later. DVSA does not publish its own routes, so treat these as the kind of roads you will meet rather than the exact test.
Which roads come up most around Preston test centres?
On our practice routes: Eaves Lane (five routes), Chain Caul Way (five routes) and Navigation Way (five routes). They are generated from the road network around each centre.
Get ready for test day
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Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26; waits are for August 2026. Practice routes are generated from the road network around each centre. DVSA does not publish test routes, and your examiner may take a different one.