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DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CWade TroughCV35 0BBHigh pass rate

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) posts a 83.5% pass rate, with George Lovatt the nearest alternative about 24 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
83.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
532
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#5
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 4%, rank #5 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Mainstream (Sittingbourne)Nearest alternative
26.4 mi away
69.3%
-14.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

83.5%passed
failed16.5%

All-time 1.5K passed, 434 failed, 2.0K total

How DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) compares

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)
83.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+23.3 pp

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) clears the UK average by 23.3 points and sits ranked 5 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) ranks among 124 centres

Top 4%
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) ranks higher than 96% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#5
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) has added 16.1 points since 2017-18, from 69.9% to 86%, with its strongest year at 89% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.6 pp
Male79.0%
0%100%
Female77.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
11 to 15 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) would typically wait around 11 to 15 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)
Wade Trough
Warwickshire
CV35 0BB
England

Tests offered at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode CV35 0BB.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode CV35 0BB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) sits in Wade Trough, Warwickshire, just inside the CV35 0BB postcode. It's a DVSA-run hgv/lgv test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Wade Trough tend to know already. Volume here sits at 2.0K over 2017-18-2024-25. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

83.5% at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES), against a UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%. That puts the centre 23.3 points clear of the national figure and ranks it #5 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) 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 DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)

  • Above-average pass rate at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

George Lovatt
24.4 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
66.9%
-16.6 pp
Garretts Green LGV
23.1 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #123
38.8%
-44.7 pp
Mainstream (Sittingbourne)Best nearby
26.4 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #35
69.3%
-14.2 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
26.7 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
-28.2 pp
Data Academy
33.1 mi, 4.1K tests, Rank #74
59%
-24.5 pp
Leicester LGV
34.6 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #120
40.9%
-42.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)?
The current pass rate at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) driving test centre is 83.5%, calculated from 532 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 77.9% (from 2.0K tests).
Is DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) an easy or hard test centre?
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) is ranked #5 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 83.5% 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 DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) compare to the UK average?
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)'s pass rate is 23.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) clears the UK average by 23.3 points and sits ranked 5 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) record?
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) has recorded 2.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.5K passed and 434 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 DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)?
The closest DVSA test centres to DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) are George Lovatt (66.9%), Garretts Green LGV (38.8%), Mainstream (Sittingbourne) (69.3%) and Birmingham (Garretts Green) (55.3%). DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)'s 83.5% is the highest current pass rate among them. George Lovatt, Garretts Green LGV, Mainstream (Sittingbourne), Birmingham (Garretts Green) sit lower. 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 DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)?
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 11 to 15 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 DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) 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 DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)?
The estimated wait at DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) is about 11 to 15 weeks (moderate 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 2.0K 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.