Sheffield HandsworthDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Sheffield (Handsworth) conducted 9,788 car practical tests and 4,316 candidates passed: a 44.1% pass rate, -5.9 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 232 of 267 centres and 19 of 26 in West Midlands.
Practise Sheffield Handsworth routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 14 practice routes near Sheffield Handsworth with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Sheffield Handsworth pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Sheffield Handsworth
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 42.4% to 44.1% (+1.7 points). Test volumes changed too, from 8,936 to 9,788 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Sheffield Handsworth | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 8,936 | 3,788 | 42.4% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 7,403 | 3,328 | 45% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 11,722 | 5,354 | 45.7% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 9,283 | 4,201 | 45.3% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 9,788 | 4,316 | 44.1% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was September 2025 (48.4% from 661 tests) and the weakest was February 2026 (41.8%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Sheffield Handsworth
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Lichfield (13 km, 53%).
What the test at Sheffield Handsworth 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 Sheffield Handsworth driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 4,316 passes from 9,788 car practical tests at Sheffield (Handsworth), a pass rate of 44.1%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Sheffield Handsworth?
- 1,964 of 4,393 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (44.7%). 76 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Sheffield Handsworth?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Lichfield, about 13 km away, at 53% 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 Sheffield Handsworth?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 14 practice route patterns around Sheffield Handsworth. 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.