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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Lancing LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CLancingHigh pass rate

At Lancing LGV, 59.1% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

Pass rate (2016-17)
59.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.9K
2014-15 to 2016-17 (3yr avg)
National rank
#73
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Lancing LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 42%, rank #73 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Worthing LGV, about 2.3 miles away.

Worthing LGVBest nearby
2.3 mi away
72.7%
+13.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

59.1%passed
failed40.9%

All-time 3.3K passed, 3.0K failed, 6.3K total

How Lancing LGV compares

Lancing LGV
59.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-1.1 pp

Lancing LGV sits 1.1 points below the UK average, ranked 73 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Lancing LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 42%
Lancing LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#73
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Lancing LGV has climbed 21.4 points across the series, 47.2% in 2009-10 to 68.6% now; the weakest year on record was 47.2% in 2009-10.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.6 pp
Male51.8%
0%100%
Female54.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~16
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Lancing LGV would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Lancing LGV

  • HGV/LGV

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode DG1 3PQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Lancing LGV is the one covering Lancing, West Sussex. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Sample size: 6.3K tests over 2009-10-2016-17. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

If you've been told Lancing LGV is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 59.1% is 1.1 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #73 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Lancing LGV 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 Lancing LGV

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Lancing LGV. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Lancing LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Lancing LGV, 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.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Lancing LGV is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and response, traffic signs is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Worthing LGVBest nearby
2.3 mi, 319 tests, Rank #25
72.7%
+13.6 pp
Guildford L & LGV
30.3 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #95
54.7%
-4.4 pp
Guildford
31.8 mi, 27.7K tests, Rank #63
63%
+3.9 pp
Yeading (London)
48.3 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #111
49.9%
-9.2 pp
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
46.0 mi, 69 tests, Rank #50
66.7%
+7.6 pp
Wallace (Slough)
48.3 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #44
67.8%
+8.7 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Lancing LGV until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise other types of vehicleRoad signs

Lorries, buses, motorcycles, trams and how to share the road with them safely. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Lancing LGV?
The current pass rate at Lancing LGV driving test centre is 59.1%, calculated from 1.9K tests in 2014-15 to 2016-17 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 52.2% (from 6.3K tests).
Is Lancing LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Lancing LGV is ranked #73 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 59.1% 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 Lancing LGV compare to the UK average?
Lancing LGV's pass rate is 1.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Lancing LGV sits 1.1 points below the UK average, ranked 73 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Lancing LGV record?
Lancing LGV has recorded 6.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.3K passed and 3.0K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Lancing LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Lancing LGV are Worthing LGV (72.7%), Guildford L & LGV (54.7%), Guildford (63%) and Yeading (London) (49.9%). Of these, Worthing LGV, Guildford have higher current pass rates than Lancing LGV's 59.1%. Guildford L & LGV, Yeading (London) 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 Lancing LGV?
Lancing LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Lancing LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Lancing LGV 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 Lancing LGV?
The estimated wait at Lancing LGV is about 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 6.3K 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.

DVSA data period: 2016-17.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources