Manchester SaleDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Sale (Manchester) conducted 10,921 car practical tests and 5,613 candidates passed: a 51.4% pass rate, +1.4 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 133 of 267 centres and 18 of 31 in North West.
Practise Manchester Sale routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 12 practice routes near Manchester Sale with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Manchester Sale pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Manchester Sale
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 49.6% to 51.4% (+1.8 points). Test volumes changed too, from 7,854 to 10,921 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Manchester Sale | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 7,854 | 3,893 | 49.6% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 9,142 | 4,457 | 48.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 9,800 | 4,799 | 49% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 9,977 | 4,901 | 49.1% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 10,921 | 5,613 | 51.4% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was June 2025 (55.1% from 722 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 Sale
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Manchester Bredbury (13 km, 56%).
What the test at Manchester Sale 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 Sale driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 5,613 passes from 10,921 car practical tests at Sale (Manchester), a pass rate of 51.4%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Manchester Sale?
- 2,831 of 5,346 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (53%). 223 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Manchester Sale?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Manchester Bredbury, about 13 km away, at 56% 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 Sale?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 12 practice route patterns around Manchester Sale. 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.