45.4%

Barnsley Driving Test Centre

Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1LD

#205
National Rank
#9
In Yorkshire and the Humber
-0.8%
vs Last Period
9,800
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

45.4%
Overall
43.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
Pass rate 45.4% (-5.2% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
9,800
Passes/Year
4,449
Fails/Year
5,351

About Barnsley Test Centre

Barnsley driving test centre is located at Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1LD in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. With a pass rate of 45.4%, it ranks #205 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Barnsley has a pass rate close to the national average of 50.6%. The test routes here include a typical mix of residential roads, main roads, and junctions that provide a balanced assessment of driving ability.

Tips for Passing at Barnsley

  • Practice on roads around Wombwell and Hoyland to familiarise yourself with likely test routes
  • Pay special attention to mirror checks and observations at junctions
  • Book your test for mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid rush hour traffic
  • Take a mock test with your instructor on the most common test routes from this centre
  • Arrive 10 minutes early and familiarise yourself with the car park exit

How Barnsley Compares

Compared to the Yorkshire and the Humber regional average of 47.4%, Barnsley is below average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Postcode
S71 1LD
Nearby Areas
Wombwell, Hoyland, Penistone

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