Manchester ChorleyDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Chorley conducted 5,415 car practical tests and 2,860 candidates passed: a 52.8% pass rate, +2.8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 103 of 267 centres and 12 of 31 in North West.
Practise Manchester Chorley routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 14 practice routes near Manchester Chorley with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Manchester Chorley pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Manchester Chorley
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 57.3% to 52.8% (-4.5 points). Test volumes changed too, from 3,943 to 5,415 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Manchester Chorley | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,943 | 2,258 | 57.3% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 3,393 | 1,960 | 57.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 3,527 | 1,981 | 56.2% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 5,257 | 2,538 | 48.3% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 5,415 | 2,860 | 52.8% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was February 2026 (59.2% from 451 tests) and the weakest was April 2025 (47.9%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Manchester Chorley
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Preston (17 km, 56.3%).
What the test at Manchester Chorley involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Manchester Chorley driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,860 passes from 5,415 car practical tests at Chorley, a pass rate of 52.8%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Manchester Chorley?
- 1,437 of 2,663 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (54%). 69 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Manchester Chorley?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Preston, about 17 km away, at 56.3% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Manchester Chorley?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 14 practice route patterns around Manchester Chorley. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.