Swindon Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate, Routes and Tips
Taking your driving test in Swindon? This guide covers where the test centre is, what recent pass rate figures say, how to practise the roads around it and how to prepare for the day.
Swindon driving test centre at a glance
- Test type: car practical driving test
- Address: 1 Fenn Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5BL
- Recent pass rate: about 49% to 51% (see below)
- Practice routes: 19 free Swindon test routes
Swindon driving test centre pass rate
The DVSA publishes pass rates for every test centre. Independent sites that republish this data report a Swindon car pass rate of 49.3% for 2024-25 (passrates.uk) and 51.1% for 2025-26 (Veygo). The same Veygo page lists 53.2% for manual tests and 45.4% for automatic. For comparison, passrates.uk gives a UK car average of 48.7% for 2024-25.
Figures vary slightly between sources, and they change every year, so check the latest on the official DVSA statistics. A centre’s average does not predict your result. Learners who prepare well and practise the local roads give themselves the best chance. Figures last checked 12 October 2026.
Swindon driving test routes
The DVSA does not publish test routes and examiners choose them on the day, so these are not official test routes. They are practice routes we made around the test centre so you can get used to the roads. Each one opens in Google Maps and starts and finishes at the test centre. Google Maps only starts navigation once you are at the centre.
Want to practise the roads around the test centre? Open all 19 free practice routes in Google Maps.
Roundabouts and busy junctions in Swindon
Swindon is known for its roundabouts, including the famous Magic Roundabout. Whether you meet it on test depends on the route, but you must be able to handle any roundabout calmly. Read our guides on roundabouts, common roundabout mistakes and busy junctions.
Tips for test day at Swindon
- Arrive early so you can park, settle and use the toilet before your test.
- Bring your photocard licence and your theory test pass details if asked. Check the GOV.UK driving test page for what to bring.
- Do your cockpit drill calmly and know your tell me and show me answers.
- If you make a minor mistake, let it go and focus on the next junction. Many tests are passed with minor faults.
- Read what really happens on the day in our driving test day guide.
Waiting times and booking your Swindon test
Waiting times change often. Check the earliest available dates and book on the official GOV.UK book your driving test page. Only use the official GOV.UK service to book.
Swindon driving test centre: your questions
What is the pass rate at Swindon driving test centre?
Independent sites that republish DVSA data put the Swindon centre’s car pass rate at about 49% to 51% in recent years. Figures vary slightly between sources, so treat them as a guide. Your own preparation matters far more than the average.
Where is the Swindon driving test centre?
The Swindon car practical test centre is at 1 Fenn Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5BL.
Can I practise the Swindon test routes?
Yes. JM Drive has 19 free practice routes you can open in Google Maps. They start and finish at the test centre. They are practice routes, not official DVSA routes.
Does JM Drive offer intensive driving courses in Swindon?
Yes. JM Drive teaches manual lessons in Swindon and offers intensive courses. Book online or send an enquiry and we will help you choose.
Preparing for your Swindon driving test? JM Drive teaches manual lessons in Swindon and offers intensive courses.