England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Chesterfield

Chesterfield has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 54.5% 5.8 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
2
in Chesterfield
Avg car pass rate
54.5%
+5.8 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
64.2K
lifetime, all centres

About Chesterfield

Chesterfield is an English city served by a small group of 2 DVSA practical driving test centres. Together, these centres have processed 64.2K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Chesterfield runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 54.5% is 5.8 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Chesterfield is the only fully tracked centre in Chesterfield, with a current pass rate of 54.5% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Chesterfield test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Chesterfield vs the UK average

Chesterfield
volume-weighted average
54.5%
+5.8 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Chesterfield above the UK average pass rate by 5.8 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Chesterfield

Pass rate by gender across Chesterfield

Male pass rate
48.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
44.7%
weighted city average

Across Chesterfield's test centres, men pass at 48.6% and women at 44.7% a gender gap of 3.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
61.7K tests on record
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
2.5K tests on record

All test centres in Chesterfield

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Chesterfield?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Chesterfield, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Chesterfield?
Across Chesterfield's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 54.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Chesterfield above the UK average by 5.8 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield currently has the highest pass rate in Chesterfield at 54.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 4.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Chesterfield?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Chesterfield, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Chesterfield centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Chesterfield has the highest first-time pass rate in Chesterfield at 56.3% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Chesterfield?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Chesterfield?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Chesterfield is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Chesterfield?
Not always. Smaller centres in Chesterfield can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. 30.6K passes recorded across 2 Chesterfield centres.