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Berwick-On-Tweed Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CBerwick-upon-TweedHigh pass rate

Berwick-On-Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed currently passes 65.4% of tests, 5.2 points above the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2022-23)
65.4%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
899
2008-09 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#54
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Berwick-On-Tweed sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 44%, rank #54 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Sunderland LGV, about 64.4 miles away.

Sunderland LGVBest nearby
64.4 mi away
76.6%
+11.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

65.4%passed
failed34.6%

All-time 588 passed, 311 failed, 899 total

How Berwick-On-Tweed compares

Berwick-On-Tweed
65.4%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+5.2 pp

At 5.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 54 of 124 in its category, Berwick-On-Tweed offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Berwick-On-Tweed ranks among 124 centres

Top 44%
Berwick-On-Tweed ranks higher than 56% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#54
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Berwick-On-Tweed has added 33.3 points since 2014-15, from 52% to 85.3%, with its strongest year at 94.6% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 9.6 pp
Male65.5%
0%100%
Female55.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Berwick-On-Tweed would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Berwick-On-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed
North East
England

Tests offered at Berwick-On-Tweed

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

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

About this test centre

Berwick-On-Tweed is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Berwick-On-Tweed is a low-volume centre, 899 tests through 2014-15-2022-23. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Berwick-On-Tweed ranks 54, which lands it in the upper half nationally. The 65.4% pass rate is 5.2 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Berwick-On-Tweed 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 Berwick-On-Tweed

  • Berwick-On-Tweed passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • With 899 tests on record at Berwick-On-Tweed, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Berwick-upon-Tweed will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Berwick-On-Tweed. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

LGV Trainers (Northampton)
34.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #27
71.4%
+6.0 pp
Galashiels L & LGV
33.0 mi, 68 tests, Rank #46
67.6%
+2.2 pp
Gosforth
52.6 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #45
67.8%
+2.4 pp
Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling)
59.5 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #34
69.5%
+4.1 pp
Sunderland LGVBest nearby
64.4 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #14
76.6%
+11.2 pp
Walton LGV
61.7 mi, 21.2K tests, Rank #67
61.4%
-4.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Berwick-On-Tweed?
The current pass rate at Berwick-On-Tweed driving test centre is 65.4%, calculated from 899 tests in 2008-09 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 65.4% (from 899 tests).
Is Berwick-On-Tweed an easy or hard test centre?
Berwick-On-Tweed is ranked #54 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 65.4% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Berwick-On-Tweed compare to the UK average?
Berwick-On-Tweed's pass rate is 5.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. At 5.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 54 of 124 in its category, Berwick-On-Tweed offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Berwick-On-Tweed record?
Berwick-On-Tweed has recorded 899 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 588 passed and 311 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Berwick-On-Tweed?
The closest DVSA test centres to Berwick-On-Tweed are LGV Trainers (Northampton) (71.4%), Galashiels L & LGV (67.6%), Gosforth (67.8%) and Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) (69.5%). Of these, LGV Trainers (Northampton), Galashiels L & LGV, Gosforth, Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) have higher current pass rates than Berwick-On-Tweed's 65.4%. 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 Berwick-On-Tweed?
Berwick-On-Tweed currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Berwick-On-Tweed and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Berwick-On-Tweed 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 Berwick-On-Tweed?
The estimated wait at Berwick-On-Tweed is about 6 to 10 weeks (low 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 899 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: 2022-23.