Centre directory
Preston test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Preston. It combines the recorded centre location around Preston and Lancashire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Preston
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 15 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 Preston
The recorded address places this centre in Preston and Lancashire. 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 Riversway (A583), Watery Lane (A583), Blackpool Road (A5085), Navigation Way, Pedders Way, and Mariners Way within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Riversway (A583), Watery Lane (A583), and Blackpool Road (A5085) with local roads such as Navigation Way, Pedders Way, and Mariners 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. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Preston Riverside.
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 Preston
Preston recorded a 56.3% pass rate in the published period, 7.0 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 6.2 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
- 56.9%
- Automatic tests
- 49.0%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 253
- Median wait
- 18.4 weeks
5,178 first attempts in 2025–26
2,506 automatic tests in 2025–26
4.9% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 111 standard slots still available (4.0%) 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 Preston
Chain Caul RoadPrestonLancashirePR2 2PDUse the map to plan your arrival around PR2 and orient yourself using Riversway (A583), Watery Lane (A583), and Blackpool Road (A5085). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Preston?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Preston test centre?
Preston is recorded at Chain Caul Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Preston?
Riversway (A583), Watery Lane (A583), Blackpool Road (A5085), Navigation Way, Pedders Way, and Mariners 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 Preston?
DVSA recorded 9,194 car tests and a 56.3% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 18.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Preston?
The official neighbour dataset lists Chorley, Blackburn with Darwen, and Blackpool as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Preston?
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.