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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Wales

Cross Hands (Llanelli) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCross HandsSA14 6NAHigh pass rate

Cross Hands (Llanelli) in Cross Hands records a 85% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
85%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
547
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#4
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Cross Hands (Llanelli) sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 3%, rank #4 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Heads of the ValleysNearest alternative
32.4 mi away
81.7%
-3.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

85%passed
failed15%

All-time 1.7K passed, 526 failed, 2.3K total

How Cross Hands (Llanelli) compares

Cross Hands (Llanelli)
85%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+24.8 pp

A 24.8-point lead over the national figure puts Cross Hands (Llanelli) ranked 4 of 124 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Cross Hands (Llanelli) ranks among 124 centres

Top 3%
Cross Hands (Llanelli) ranks higher than 97% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#4
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Cross Hands (Llanelli) has risen from 69.3% to 86.5%, a 17.2-point gain, peaking at 87.4% in 2022-23.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.7 pp
Male76.9%
0%100%
Female75.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Cross Hands (Llanelli) would typically wait around 5 to 9 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Cross Hands (Llanelli)
Cross Hands
Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
SA14 6NA
Wales

Tests offered at Cross Hands (Llanelli)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode SA14 6NA.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode SA14 6NA, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at SA14 6NA, that's Cross Hands (Llanelli) in Cross Hands, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 2.3K tests across 2017-18-2024-25, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

Rank: #4 of 124. Pass rate: 85%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a top decile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Cross Hands (Llanelli) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
Wales
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Cross Hands (Llanelli)

  • Cross Hands (Llanelli) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Cross Hands (Llanelli) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Cross Hands (Llanelli). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Neath LGV
15.1 mi, 487 tests, Rank #77
58.7%
-26.3 pp
Heads of the ValleysBest nearby
32.4 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #9
81.7%
-3.3 pp
Llantrisant
36.1 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
-25.0 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
42.8 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
-13.7 pp
Pontypool LGV
45.2 mi, 5.9K tests, Rank #98
53.5%
-31.5 pp
Newport (Gwent) LGV
48.8 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
-15.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Cross Hands (Llanelli)?
The current pass rate at Cross Hands (Llanelli) driving test centre is 85%, calculated from 547 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 76.7% (from 2.3K tests).
Is Cross Hands (Llanelli) an easy or hard test centre?
Cross Hands (Llanelli) is ranked #4 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 85% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Cross Hands (Llanelli) compare to the UK average?
Cross Hands (Llanelli)'s pass rate is 24.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. A 24.8-point lead over the national figure puts Cross Hands (Llanelli) ranked 4 of 124 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Cross Hands (Llanelli) record?
Cross Hands (Llanelli) has recorded 2.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 526 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Cross Hands (Llanelli)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Cross Hands (Llanelli) are Neath LGV (58.7%), Heads of the Valleys (81.7%), Llantrisant (60%) and Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%). Cross Hands (Llanelli)'s 85% is the highest current pass rate among them. Neath LGV, Heads of the Valleys, Llantrisant, Paul Williams (Gloucester) sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Cross Hands (Llanelli)?
Cross Hands (Llanelli) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Cross Hands (Llanelli) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Cross Hands (Llanelli) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Cross Hands (Llanelli)?
The estimated wait at Cross Hands (Llanelli) is about 5 to 9 weeks (low demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 2.3K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.