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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

2 Start Training (Worthing) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CHilseaPO3 5HUHigh pass rate

2 Start Training (Worthing) in Hilsea, England has a current pass rate of 60.6%, in line with the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
60.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
70.667
2024-25 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#68
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

2 Start Training (Worthing) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 46%, rank #68 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Rookley LGV, about 15.7 miles away.

Rookley LGVBest nearby
15.7 mi away
89.1%
+28.5 pp
All centres in Hilsea→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

60.6%passed
failed39.4%

All-time 42.857 passed, 27.81 failed, 70.667 total

How 2 Start Training (Worthing) compares

2 Start Training (Worthing)
60.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+0.4 pp

Statistically 2 Start Training (Worthing) is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 68 of 124 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.

Where 2 Start Training (Worthing) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 46%
2 Start Training (Worthing) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#68
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate
MaleNo data
0%100%
FemaleNo data
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at 2 Start Training (Worthing) would typically wait around 12 to 16 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

2 Start Training (Worthing)
Hilsea
Portsmouth
PO3 5HU
England

Tests offered at 2 Start Training (Worthing)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode PO3 5HU.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode PO3 5HU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at 2 Start Training (Worthing) report to a DVSA centre in Hilsea, Portsmouth, postcode PO3 5HU. The hgv/lgv routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. 70.667 tests across 2024-25-2024-25. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

By raw pass rate 2 Start Training (Worthing) sits at 60.6%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (within a point of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #68 of 124, inside the lower half of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for 2 Start Training (Worthing) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about 2 Start Training (Worthing)

  • Pass rate at 2 Start Training (Worthing) sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • With 70.667 tests on record at 2 Start Training (Worthing), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working 2 Start Training (Worthing) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

ByPass - Eastleigh
10.8 mi, 476 tests, Rank #15
76.5%
+15.9 pp
Rookley LGVBest nearby
15.7 mi, 458 tests, Rank #2
89.1%
+28.5 pp
2 Start - Otterbourne
18.1 mi, 952 tests, Rank #56
65.2%
+4.6 pp
Southampton LGV
15.7 mi, 19.0K tests, Rank #60
64.8%
+4.2 pp
Greenham
39.4 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-9.0 pp
Guildford L & LGV
34.9 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #95
54.7%
-5.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at 2 Start Training (Worthing)?
The current pass rate at 2 Start Training (Worthing) driving test centre is 60.6%, calculated from 70.667 tests in 2024-25 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 60.6% (from 70.667 tests).
Is 2 Start Training (Worthing) an easy or hard test centre?
2 Start Training (Worthing) is ranked #68 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 60.6% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does 2 Start Training (Worthing) compare to the UK average?
2 Start Training (Worthing)'s pass rate is 0.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Statistically 2 Start Training (Worthing) is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 68 of 124 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.
How many driving tests does 2 Start Training (Worthing) record?
2 Start Training (Worthing) has recorded 70.667 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 42.857 passed and 27.81 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near 2 Start Training (Worthing)?
The closest DVSA test centres to 2 Start Training (Worthing) are ByPass - Eastleigh (76.5%), Rookley LGV (89.1%), 2 Start - Otterbourne (65.2%) and Southampton LGV (64.8%). Of these, ByPass - Eastleigh, Rookley LGV, 2 Start - Otterbourne, Southampton LGV have higher current pass rates than 2 Start Training (Worthing)'s 60.6%. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at 2 Start Training (Worthing)?
2 Start Training (Worthing) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at 2 Start Training (Worthing) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose 2 Start Training (Worthing) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at 2 Start Training (Worthing)?
The estimated wait at 2 Start Training (Worthing) is about 12 to 16 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 70.667 lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.