Centre directory
Featherstone test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Featherstone. It combines the recorded centre location around Featherstone and West Midlands, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
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 each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Featherstone
The recorded address places this centre in Featherstone 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 Fordhouses Roundabout, Stafford Road (A449), Coven Heath Interchange, Coven Heath Interchange (A4510), Cat and Kittens Lane, and Brookhouse Lane within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Fordhouses Roundabout, Stafford Road (A449), Coven Heath Interchange, and Coven Heath Interchange (A4510) with local roads such as Cat and Kittens Lane and Brookhouse Lane 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 Featherstone
Featherstone recorded a 36.4% pass rate in the published period, 9.8 percentage points below the 46.2% regional figure and 13.7 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
- 35.1%
- Automatic tests
- 35.3%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 59
- Median wait
- 11.9 weeks
5,266 first attempts in 2025–26
3,739 automatic tests in 2025–26
1.1% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 219 standard slots still available (5.9%) 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 Featherstone
Driving Test Centre Featherstone LGVCat & Kitten LaneFeatherstoneWest MidlandsWV10 7JDUse the map to plan your arrival around WV10 and orient yourself using Fordhouses Roundabout, Stafford Road (A449), and Coven Heath Interchange. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Featherstone?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Featherstone test centre?
Featherstone is recorded at Driving Test Centre Featherstone LGV, Cat & Kitten Lane, Featherstone, West Midlands, WV10 7JD. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Featherstone?
Fordhouses Roundabout, Stafford Road (A449), Coven Heath Interchange, Coven Heath Interchange (A4510), Cat and Kittens Lane, and Brookhouse Lane are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Featherstone?
DVSA recorded 13,193 car tests and a 36.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 11.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Featherstone?
The official neighbour dataset lists Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, and Dudley as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Featherstone?
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.