DVSA Test Centre
Chippenham Driving Test Centre
Everything you need before booking a driving test at Chippenham — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 50.6% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.
Chippenham pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)
National average pass rate (2024/25)
Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)
Male / female pass rate (2024/25)
Pass rate at Chippenham
In 2024/25, 50.6% of practical driving tests at Chippenham ended in a pass — above the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 52.2% of tests and female candidates 48.8% (from 4,070 and 3,571 tests respectively). That is 3 percentage points higher than in 2023/24 (47.6%).
Pass rate by year
| Year | Overall | Male | Female | Tests conducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 47% | 50.3% | 43.9% | 5,634 |
| 2020/21 | 50.2% | 52.2% | 48.1% | 1,407 |
| 2021/22 | 45.9% | 46.7% | 44.9% | 6,610 |
| 2022/23 | 46.4% | 47% | 45.7% | 8,229 |
| 2023/24 | 47.6% | 49% | 46.1% | 7,066 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6% | 52.2% | 48.8% | 7,641 |
Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.
Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Chippenham is the most reliable way to shift the odds.
Chippenham driving test routes
The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Chippenham still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.
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Waiting times at Chippenham
As of May 2026, learners booking at Chippenham faced a typical wait of around 5 weeks for a test slot. About 23.1% of appointments in the DVSA's 22-week booking window were still available (1,058 open slots against 3,524 already booked).
Availability changes daily as the DVSA releases new dates and cancellations appear. Check the live picture — and compare nearby centres — with our waiting time checker.
Your 3 nearest alternative test centres
If waits at Chippenham are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.
Not sure which centre is closest to you? Use the nearest test centre finder to compare all centres around your postcode.
Where is Chippenham test centre?
Chippenham Driving Test Centre
Unit 11, Cavalier Court, Bumpers Farm
Chippenham
SN14 6LH
Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Chippenham driving test centre?
The pass rate at Chippenham was 50.6% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 52.2% and the female pass rate was 48.8%.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Chippenham?
As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Chippenham was around 5 weeks, with about 23.1% of slots in the 22-week booking window still available.
What routes are used for driving tests at Chippenham?
The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Chippenham draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Chippenham so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.
Where is Chippenham driving test centre?
Chippenham driving test centre is at Unit 11, Cavalier Court, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, SN14 6LH.
Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.