Blackpool test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Blackpool. It combines the recorded centre location around Blackpool, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 0
- Pass rate
- 51.8%
- Local area
- Blackpool
- Region
- North-west England
- Postcode
- FY2 0XE
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
- 51.8%
- DVSA pass rate
- 8,948
- tests in source period
- Blackpool
- 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
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Blackpool
The recorded address places this centre in Blackpool. 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 Bispham Road (A587), Plymouth Road (A587), Poulton Road (A586), Plymouth Road Roundabout, Westcliffe Drive (A586), and St Walburgas Road (A587) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Layton.
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 Blackpool
Blackpool recorded a 51.8% pass rate in the published period, 2.5 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 1.7 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
- 51.9%
- 4,214 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 47.7%
- 2,072 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 120
- 2.8% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 8.9 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1,276 standard slots still available (32.0%) and 12.3 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.
Where to find Blackpool
Warbreck Hill RoadBlackpoolFY2 0XEUse the map to plan your arrival around FY2 and orient yourself using Bispham Road (A587), Plymouth Road (A587), and Poulton Road (A586). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to Blackpool
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Blackpool?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Blackpool test centre?
Blackpool is recorded at Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0XE. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Blackpool?
Bispham Road (A587), Plymouth Road (A587), Poulton Road (A586), Plymouth Road Roundabout, Westcliffe Drive (A586), and St Walburgas Road (A587) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Blackpool?
DVSA recorded 8,948 car tests and a 51.8% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 8.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Blackpool?
The official neighbour dataset lists Preston, Chorley, and Heysham as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Blackpool?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
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.