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Basingstoke test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Basingstoke. It combines the recorded centre location around Basingstoke, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

56.8%

DVSA pass rate

5,009

tests in source period

Basingstoke

recorded local area

Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.

How the swap works here

  1. 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
  2. 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
  3. 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.

Planning around Basingstoke

The recorded address places this centre in Basingstoke. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.

OpenStreetMap records Winchester Road (A30), Brighton Hill Roundabout (A30), Brighton Way, Winchester Road, Pack Lane, and The Harrow Way within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Winchester Road (A30) and Brighton Hill Roundabout (A30) with local roads such as Brighton Way, Winchester Road, Pack Lane, and The Harrow Way makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.

The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals.

Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.

What the published data says about Basingstoke

Basingstoke recorded a 56.8% pass rate in the published period, 3.5 percentage points above the 53.3% regional figure and 6.7 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.

First attempts
57.7%

2,771 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
52.1%

1,638 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
136

4.9% of first attempts

Median wait
19.6 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 60 standard slots still available (8.6%) and 9.5 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.

Centre location

Where to find Basingstoke

Brighton Hill CentreBasingstokeRG22 4LR

Use the map to plan your arrival around RG22 and orient yourself using Winchester Road (A30), Brighton Hill Roundabout (A30), and Brighton Way. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Basingstoke?

No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.

Where is Basingstoke test centre?

Basingstoke is recorded at Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4LR. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Basingstoke?

Winchester Road (A30), Brighton Hill Roundabout (A30), Brighton Way, Winchester Road, Pack Lane, and The Harrow Way are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Basingstoke?

DVSA recorded 5,009 car tests and a 56.8% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 19.6 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Basingstoke?

The official neighbour dataset lists Greenham, Winchester, and Reading as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Basingstoke?

No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.

Will my learner details appear publicly?

No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.

The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.