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Sheffield (Handsworth) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSheffieldHigh pass rate

Sheffield (Handsworth) posts a 58.9% pass rate, with Sheffield LGV the nearest alternative about 4 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)
58.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2024-25
National rank
#76
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Sheffield (Handsworth) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 40%, rank #76 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Tockwith Training (York), about 42.6 miles away.

Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
42.6 mi away
85.5%
+26.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

58.9%passed
failed41.1%

All-time 9.1K passed, 7.5K failed, 16.6K total

How Sheffield (Handsworth) compares

Sheffield (Handsworth)
58.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-1.3 pp

The 1.3-point gap at Sheffield (Handsworth) (ranked 76 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Sheffield (Handsworth) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 40%
Sheffield (Handsworth) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#76
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Sheffield (Handsworth) has held a narrow 7.2-point range across the whole series (53% at the low in 2022-23, 60.2% at the high in 2021-22); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.3 pp
Male54.9%
0%100%
Female56.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~43
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Sheffield (Handsworth) would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Orgreave Way
Handsworth
Sheffield
S13 9LT
England

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

Tests offered at Sheffield (Handsworth)

  • car
  • lorry and bus
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

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 S13 9LT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Sheffield (Handsworth) report to a DVSA centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The hgv/lgv routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 16.6K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

By raw pass rate Sheffield (Handsworth) sits at 58.9%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (1.3 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #76 of 124, inside the lower half of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Sheffield (Handsworth) 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 Sheffield (Handsworth)

  • Sheffield (Handsworth) doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Sheffield (Handsworth) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Sheffield LGV
4.4 mi, 8.1K tests, Rank #118
42.6%
-16.3 pp
A1 (Salisbury)
12.4 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #62
63.3%
+4.4 pp
Featherstone LGV
21.3 mi, 12.0K tests, Rank #113
49.8%
-9.1 pp
Watnall
25.4 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #87
56.9%
-2.0 pp
Go Direct (Staffordshire)
30.1 mi, 147 tests, Rank #121
40.8%
-18.1 pp
Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
42.6 mi, 110 tests, Rank #3
85.5%
+26.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Sheffield (Handsworth)?
The current pass rate at Sheffield (Handsworth) driving test centre is 58.9%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 55% (from 16.6K tests).
Is Sheffield (Handsworth) an easy or hard test centre?
Sheffield (Handsworth) is ranked #76 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 58.9% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Sheffield (Handsworth) compare to the UK average?
Sheffield (Handsworth)'s pass rate is 1.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The 1.3-point gap at Sheffield (Handsworth) (ranked 76 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Sheffield (Handsworth) record?
Sheffield (Handsworth) has recorded 16.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.1K passed and 7.5K 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 Sheffield (Handsworth)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Sheffield (Handsworth) are Sheffield LGV (42.6%), A1 (Salisbury) (63.3%), Featherstone LGV (49.8%) and Watnall (56.9%). Of these, A1 (Salisbury) has a higher current pass rate than Sheffield (Handsworth)'s 58.9%. Sheffield LGV, Featherstone LGV, Watnall 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 Sheffield (Handsworth)?
Sheffield (Handsworth) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Sheffield (Handsworth) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Sheffield (Handsworth) 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 Sheffield (Handsworth)?
The estimated wait at Sheffield (Handsworth) is about 14 to 18 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 16.6K 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.