Practical driving test centre in Halifax

Halifax Driving Test Centre

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11 Cross Street West, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0HA
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At a glance

Halifax driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 45% from 5,845 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 11.1 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
45%
2025-26 · 5,845 tests
Published median wait
11.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
42.9%
2025-26 · 2,670 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
41.6%
2025-26 · 1,265 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Halifax Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Halifax Test Centre
11 Cross Street West, Pellon
Halifax
HX2 0HA
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Halifax driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Halifax.

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 12 weeks in Aug 2024 to 11.1 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 18.6% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Halifax
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202611.1 weeks19 weeks2,0231,64737618.6%39
Jun 202614.1 weeks20 weeks2,0261,64638018.8%40
May 20267.1 weeks22.3 weeks1,9421,71422811.7%38
Apr 20268.1 weeks23.5 weeks1,9151,7501658.6%24
Mar 202616 weeks23.8 weeks1,7571,679784.4%35
Feb 202615 weeks7.5 weeks1,9371,8041336.9%7
Jan 202614 weeks11.5 weeks2,0611,84621510.4%20
Dec 202510.6 weeks17.2 weeks1,9851,8091768.9%0
Nov 20258.7 weeks23 weeks1,9711,881904.6%35
Oct 202513 weeks24 weeks1,9811,899824.1%36
Sept 202514.7 weeks24 weeks2,2142,0991155.2%37
Aug 202512.3 weeks24 weeks2,3302,2171134.8%79
Jul 202511 weeks24 weeks2,3902,2851054.4%66
Jun 202510.6 weeks23.4 weeks2,6112,5111003.8%58
May 202510.4 weeks23.8 weeks2,5982,4431556%53
Apr 202516.6 weeks24 weeks2,5592,4051546%12
Mar 20259.1 weeks23.4 weeks1,8481,774744%10
Feb 202513.9 weeks24 weeks1,6801,597834.9%0
Jan 202512.4 weeks19.3 weeks1,7581,701573.2%10
Dec 20248.6 weeks21.8 weeks1,6711,5131589.5%16
Nov 20248.9 weeks20 weeks1,5611,36719412.4%9
Oct 20248.6 weeks21.5 weeks1,6581,30135721.5%34
Sept 202411.2 weeks23.6 weeks1,2011,167342.8%38
Aug 202412 weeks24 weeks1,2371,22890.7%14
Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
45%
Tests conducted
5,845
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

42.9%

1,146 of 2,670 first attempts passed. 38 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

41.6%

526 of 1,265 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

45%
Great Britain rank

268th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

Yorkshire and The Humber rank

26th of 28

The regional comparison rate is 50.5%.

Compared with Great Britain

5.0 points below

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Huddersfield

6.6 miles away · 49.2% from 10,563 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Halifax

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take
  • Your UK driving licence.
  • Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
  • A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens
  • An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
  • General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
  • One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
  • A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Halifax

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap maps 30 mini-roundabout points nearby.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 98 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Keighley Road (A629), Aachen Way (A58), King Cross Road.

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 30 mph to 40 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • Ovenden Road (A629)Major road · about 1,263 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Burnley Road (A646)Major road · about 1,298 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Keighley Road (A629)Major road · about 1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Aachen Way (A58)Major road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Burdock Way (A58)Major road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • King Cross RoadMajor road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Dryclough Lane (A646)Major road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Skircoat Moor Road (A646)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Orange Street Roundabout (A58)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Orange Street (A629)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Cow Green (A629)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Broad Street (A629)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Halifax

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Halifax (this centre)HuddersfieldBradford (Heaton)Bradford (Thornbury)HeckmondwikeSteetonRochdale (Manchester)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Halifax (this centre)HuddersfieldBradford (Heaton)Bradford (Thornbury)HeckmondwikeSteetonRochdale (Manchester)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Halifax. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Huddersfield Test Centre

Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ

About 6.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
49.2%
2025-26 · 10,563 tests
Median wait
11.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
49.4%
Automatic
43.4%
View Huddersfield

Heckmondwike Test Centre

Heckmondwike, WF16 0AS

About 9.1 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
45.8%
2025-26 · 5,471 tests
Median wait
10.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
45.8%
Automatic
41.2%
View Heckmondwike

Steeton Test Centre

Keighley, BD20 6RW

About 12 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
52.8%
2025-26 · 4,784 tests
Median wait
11 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
52.6%
Automatic
47.9%
View Steeton

Questions about Halifax Test Centre

Where is Halifax Test Centre?
Halifax Test Centre is at 11 Cross Street West, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0HA. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Halifax Test Centre?
Practical: 45% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Halifax Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Halifax Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Halifax?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 11.1 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Halifax?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 42.9% from 2,670 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Halifax?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 41.6% from 1,265 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Halifax official driving test routes?
No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.