Centre directory
Portsmouth test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Portsmouth. It combines the recorded centre location around Portsmouth and Hampshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Portsmouth
- Anonymous slot: Fri, 20 Nov 2026, Afternoon, 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 Portsmouth
The recorded address places this centre in Portsmouth and Hampshire. 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 Southampton Road (A27), Southwick Road (B2177), James Callaghan Drive, Portsdown Hill Road, Allaway Avenue, and Jubilee Avenue within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Southampton Road (A27) and Southwick Road (B2177) with local roads such as James Callaghan Drive, Portsdown Hill Road, Allaway Avenue, and Jubilee Avenue makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
Named rail stations mapped nearby include Portchester.
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 Portsmouth
Portsmouth recorded a 52.8% pass rate in the published period, 0.5 percentage points below the 53.3% regional figure and 2.7 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
- 52.9%
- Automatic tests
- 46.1%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 260
- Median wait
- 13 weeks
7,293 first attempts in 2025–26
2,967 automatic tests in 2025–26
3.6% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1,195 standard slots still available (19.6%) and 19.8 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 Portsmouth
Opposite Fort SouthwickJames Callaghan DrivePortsmouthHampshirePO17 6ARUse the map to plan your arrival around PO17 and orient yourself using Southampton Road (A27), Southwick Road (B2177), and James Callaghan Drive. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Portsmouth?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Portsmouth test centre?
Portsmouth is recorded at Opposite Fort Southwick, James Callaghan Drive, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO17 6AR. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Portsmouth?
Southampton Road (A27), Southwick Road (B2177), James Callaghan Drive, Portsdown Hill Road, Allaway Avenue, and Jubilee Avenue are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Portsmouth?
DVSA recorded 13,518 car tests and a 52.8% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 13 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Portsmouth?
The official neighbour dataset lists Lee On The Solent, Chichester, and Southampton (Maybush) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Portsmouth?
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.