Centre directory
Dudley test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Dudley. It combines the recorded centre location around Kingswinford and West Midlands, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Dudley
- 2 anonymous slots: Mon, 21 Dec 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
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. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Dudley
The recorded address places this centre in Kingswinford and West Midlands. 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 Moss Grove (A491), Market Street (A491), Wolverhampton Road (A491), Dudley Road (A4101), High Street (A4101), and Summerhill (A4101) 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.
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 Dudley
Dudley recorded a 45.2% pass rate in the published period, 1.0 percentage points below the 46.2% regional figure and 4.9 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 45.1%
- Automatic tests
- 41.5%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 39
- Median wait
- 14.3 weeks
6,539 first attempts in 2025–26
4,078 automatic tests in 2025–26
0.6% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 288 standard slots still available (4.5%) and 24 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 Dudley
Newton HouseSecond AvePensnett Trading EstateKingswinfordWest MidlandsDY6 7YEUse the map to plan your arrival around DY6 and orient yourself using Moss Grove (A491), Market Street (A491), and Wolverhampton Road (A491). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Dudley?
There are 2 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Dudley test centre?
Dudley is recorded at Newton House, Second Ave, Pensnett Trading Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7YE. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Dudley?
Moss Grove (A491), Market Street (A491), Wolverhampton Road (A491), Dudley Road (A4101), High Street (A4101), and Summerhill (A4101) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Dudley?
DVSA recorded 13,721 car tests and a 45.2% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 14.3 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Dudley?
The official neighbour dataset lists Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, and Featherstone as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Dudley?
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.