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Lancaster Training (Heysham) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CHeyshamLA3 2UZHigh pass rate

Lancaster Training (Heysham) posts a 80.6% pass rate, with Kirkham LGV the nearest alternative about 18 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
80.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
770
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#10
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Lancaster Training (Heysham) sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 8%, rank #10 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Roadtrain (Essex)Nearest alternative
24.1 mi away
69%
-11.6 pp
All centres in Heysham→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

80.6%passed
failed19.4%

All-time 2.3K passed, 1.1K failed, 3.4K total

How Lancaster Training (Heysham) compares

Lancaster Training (Heysham)
80.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+20.4 pp

Lancaster Training (Heysham) clears the UK average by 20.4 points and sits ranked 10 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Lancaster Training (Heysham) ranks among 124 centres

Top 8%
Lancaster Training (Heysham) ranks higher than 92% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#10
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Lancaster Training (Heysham) has climbed 25.8 points across the series, 61.9% in 2017-18 to 87.7% now; the weakest year on record was 60.6% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.1 pp
Male68.4%
0%100%
Female68.5%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Lancaster Training (Heysham) would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Lancaster Training (Heysham)
Heysham
Lancashire
LA3 2UZ
England

Tests offered at Lancaster Training (Heysham)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode LA3 2UZ.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LA3 2UZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Lancaster Training (Heysham) is the one covering Heysham, Lancashire and the surrounding LA3 2UZ area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the centre handled 3.4K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

If you've been told Lancaster Training (Heysham) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 80.6% is 20.4 points clear of the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #10 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Lancaster Training (Heysham) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Lancaster Training (Heysham)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Lancaster Training (Heysham)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Lancaster Training (Heysham) 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Lancaster Training (Heysham), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Kirkham LGV
17.6 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #102
52.8%
-27.8 pp
Roadtrain (Essex)Best nearby
24.1 mi, 5.6K tests, Rank #37
69%
-11.6 pp
Simonswood LGV
37.0 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-38.1 pp
Switch Island
37.6 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
-27.6 pp
Apex (Peterborough)
37.1 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #66
61.5%
-19.1 pp
Liverpool LGV (System)
44.4 mi, 887 tests, Rank #92
55%
-25.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Lancaster Training (Heysham)?
The current pass rate at Lancaster Training (Heysham) driving test centre is 80.6%, calculated from 770 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 68.2% (from 3.4K tests).
Is Lancaster Training (Heysham) an easy or hard test centre?
Lancaster Training (Heysham) is ranked #10 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 80.6% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Lancaster Training (Heysham) compare to the UK average?
Lancaster Training (Heysham)'s pass rate is 20.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Lancaster Training (Heysham) clears the UK average by 20.4 points and sits ranked 10 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Lancaster Training (Heysham) record?
Lancaster Training (Heysham) has recorded 3.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.3K passed and 1.1K 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 Lancaster Training (Heysham)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Lancaster Training (Heysham) are Kirkham LGV (52.8%), Roadtrain (Essex) (69%), Simonswood LGV (42.5%) and Switch Island (53%). Lancaster Training (Heysham)'s 80.6% is the highest current pass rate among them. Kirkham LGV, Roadtrain (Essex), Simonswood LGV, Switch Island 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 Lancaster Training (Heysham)?
Lancaster Training (Heysham) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Lancaster Training (Heysham) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Lancaster Training (Heysham) 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 Lancaster Training (Heysham)?
The estimated wait at Lancaster Training (Heysham) is about 10 to 14 weeks (moderate 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 3.4K 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.