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Pendle Driver Training
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Riverside Business Park, Barrowford, Nelson BB9 6BP
5th Gear Driving School Preston
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18 Moss Ave, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1SH
Lancashire Driving Ltd Automatic Driving School
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24 Moor Rd, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HQ
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Lancashire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
Men achieved 55.1% across Lancashire compared to women at 50.7%, with eight centres conducting 61,004 tests between 2024 and 2025. Southport (Liverpool) leads with 59.2% pass rates thanks to its gentler coastal roads, while Blackburn with Darwen proves toughest at 47.8% due to steep hills and busy industrial routes. The county's test routes vary dramatically from quiet Heysham streets to challenging Preston ring roads and mill town gradients. Automatic learners achieved 49.8% across all centres.
59%
Southport (Liverpool)
7,231 tests takenWomen58.8%
Men59.6%
Automatic58.5%
57%
Bolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenWomen53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
55%
Heysham
3,735 tests takenWomen55.5%
Men54.6%
Automatic45.5%
54%
Preston
11,380 tests takenWomen53.1%
Men54.2%
Automatic45.8%
50%
Blackpool
6,271 tests takenWomen49.4%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.3%
48%
Chorley
5,257 tests takenWomen49.2%
Men47.6%
Automatic40.5%
48%
Nelson
6,366 tests takenWomen43.6%
Men51.8%
Automatic45.1%
48%
Blackburn with Darwen
8,885 tests takenWomen45.6%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.7%
44%
Atherton (Manchester)
7,690 tests takenWomen43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport (Liverpool) | 58.8% | 59.6% | 58.5% | 59.2% | 7,231 |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 53.1% | 59.9% | 51.0% | 56.7% | 11,879 |
| Heysham | 55.5% | 54.6% | 45.5% | 55.0% | 3,735 |
| Preston | 53.1% | 54.2% | 45.8% | 53.7% | 11,380 |
| Blackpool | 49.4% | 49.7% | 47.3% | 49.6% | 6,271 |
| Chorley | 49.2% | 47.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% | 5,257 |
| Nelson | 43.6% | 51.8% | 45.1% | 47.9% | 6,366 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 45.6% | 49.7% | 47.7% | 47.8% | 8,885 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |