Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Test Routes
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) recorded a 48.7% pass rate across 10,442 tests in April 2025 - March 2026. Compare the results below, check nearby centres and plan local road practice with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Historical results describe previous tests; they do not predict your result.
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Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Pass Rate Statistics
Pass Rate Comparison
| Category | Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | National Overall Rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48.7% | 50% | -1.3 pp |
| Male | 50.6% | 50% | +0.6 pp |
| Female | 46.6% | 50% | -3.4 pp |
| First Attempt | 50.3% | 50% | +0.3 pp |
| Automatic | 43.2% | 50% | -6.8 pp |
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026. Each category is compared with the national overall rate, not its own national subgroup. Differences are percentage points (pp).
Pass Rate by Age (17-25)
Historical Pass Rate Trend
2019/20
43.2%
2021/22
45.9%
2022/23
43.7%
2023/24
42.7%
2024/25
47.5%
2025/26
48.7%
Tests Conducted
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026
10,442
Total
5,489
Male
4,953
Female
166 candidates achieved zero driving faults in this period.
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) reviews: what to check before your test
Learner reviews can help you spot practical details such as finding the entrance and arriving on time. A review of one test is not a measure of examiner leniency or your chance of passing. We do not publish a verified review rating for Sheffield (Middlewood Road).
For context, the DVSA recorded 10,442 tests here with an overall pass rate of 48.7% in April 2025 - March 2026. The first-attempt pass rate was 50.3%. Compare those figures with the full statistics above, rather than a handful of anecdotes.
- Check the review date and that it refers to this exact test-centre location.
- Use your booking confirmation to confirm arrival instructions and required documents.
- Ask your instructor which local roads and junctions to practise. Conditions and test routes can change.
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Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Routes
We have mapped 22 real driving test routes used at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) (S6 1TQ). Routes range from 11 km (24 mins) to 18.2 km (39 mins), with an average distance of 14.2 km taking around 32 minutes. Practice every route with turn-by-turn navigation in the app before your test day.
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Total Routes
32 min
Avg Duration
14.2 km
Avg Distance
3
Avg Roundabouts
Route Overview
| Route | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 11.3 km | 27 min |
| #2 | 14.3 km | 31 min |
| #5 | 14.5 km | 33 min |
| #6 | 16 km | 36 min |
| #7 | 16 km | 37 min |
| #8 | 15.2 km | 36 min |
| #9 | 14.8 km | 35 min |
| #10 | 15.9 km | 38 min |
| #11 | 13 km | 28 min |
| #12 | 12.6 km | 28 min |
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Roads Used in Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Routes
Across all 22 routes, examiners at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) use 128 different roads. Familiarise yourself with these roads before your test:
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Preparing for Your Test at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
Skills to Discuss With Your Instructor
- Managing roundabouts on ring roads around Yorkshire's major cities
- Navigating narrow roads between stone walls where passing is tight
- Executing hill starts on steep gradients found throughout Yorkshire's towns
- Responding to sudden gradient changes in hilly terrain
- Dealing with the volume of traffic typical of a busy urban centre handling 9,864 tests per year
What the Pass Rate Can Tell You
The 48.7% recorded pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) was 1.3 percentage points below the 50% national figure for April 2025 - March 2026. This compares previous candidates, not equivalent drivers taking tests at different centres. It does not establish that the examiner, roads or transmission caused the difference, and it cannot predict your result.
Road Types to Prepare For
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How to Pass Your Driving Test at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
Expert Tips
- 1
Dedicate serious practice to hill starts, as Yorkshire gradients are among the steepest on UK test routes.
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Get comfortable with wet-weather and crosswind driving on exposed moorland stretches.
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Build confidence crossing narrow bridges where priority rules must be observed.
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Get comfortable with multi-lane roundabouts by understanding your lane choice well before you reach the roundabout.
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Practise parallel parking in realistic conditions with vehicles in front and behind your target space.
Best Time to Test
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
Test Centres Near Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
Nearby Centres
| Centre Name | Distance | Pass Rate | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 5.3 miles | 44.1% | Hard |
| Rotherham | 6 miles | 53.1% | Above Average |
| Barnsley | 9.2 miles | 58.5% | Easy |
| Chesterfield | 13.2 miles | 56.2% | Easy |
| Doncaster | 16.6 miles | 53.2% | Above Average |
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View all centres in Yorkshire and the HumberFrequently Asked Questions About Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
What is the pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?+
The recorded pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) is 48.7%. The national average is 50%. These figures are based on 10,442 tests conducted during April 2025 - March 2026. The male pass rate is 50.6% and the female pass rate is 46.6%.
Is Sheffield (Middlewood Road) a hard driving test centre?+
The recorded pass rate is 48.7%, compared with 50% nationally during April 2025 - March 2026. Rates describe previous candidates and do not isolate road difficulty or examiner behaviour. Your preparation and safe driving matter more than a centre ranking.
How many test routes does Sheffield (Middlewood Road) have?+
Route coverage at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) can change. You can explore available practice routes with turn-by-turn navigation in the Test Routes Expert app.
What roads are commonly used at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?+
Our preparation guide lists roundabouts, cobbled streets, stone-walled lanes, residential. Ask your instructor which apply to your local practice. Available route examples can help you prepare, but the examiner can change roads and directions on test day.
What's the best time to take a driving test at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?+
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
How does Sheffield (Middlewood Road) compare to nearby centres?+
Nearby alternatives include Sheffield (Handsworth) (44.1%, 5.3 miles away); Rotherham (53.1%, 6 miles away); Barnsley (58.5%, 9.2 miles away). Recorded rates may cover different periods; open each guide to check dates and choose somewhere you can practise.
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