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Ipswich Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CIpswichHigh pass rate

Ipswich in Ipswich currently passes 83.3% of tests, 23.1 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 (2024-25)
83.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2024-25
National rank
#6
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Ipswich sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 5%, rank #6 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

NTS (Norwich)Nearest alternative
37.9 mi away
74.1%
-9.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

83.3%passed
failed16.7%

All-time 11.0K passed, 4.7K failed, 15.7K total

How Ipswich compares

Ipswich
83.3%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+23.1 pp

Ipswich clears the UK average by 23.1 points and sits ranked 6 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Ipswich ranks among 124 centres

Top 5%
Ipswich ranks higher than 95% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#6
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Ipswich has risen from 69.2% to 83.3%, a 14.1-point gain, peaking at 84.8% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.5 pp
Male69.9%
0%100%
Female72.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~41
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Ipswich 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

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

Wentworth Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich
IP3 9SW
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Ipswich

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • lorry and bus
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode IP3 9SW, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Ipswich is in Ipswich, Suffolk 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. 15.7K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Ipswich ranks 6, which lands it in the top ten percent nationally. The 83.3% pass rate is 23.1 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. For Ipswich the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 Ipswich

  • Above-average pass rate at Ipswich 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 Ipswich area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Ipswich. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

NTS (Norwich)Best nearby
37.9 mi, 143 tests, Rank #21
74.1%
-9.2 pp
Norwich LGV
39.9 mi, 6.9K tests, Rank #85
57.1%
-26.2 pp
Martin's Driver Training
40.7 mi, 243 tests, Rank #43
67.9%
-15.4 pp
Norwich (Jupiter Road)
41.9 mi, 7.5K tests, Rank #38
69%
-14.3 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
36.6 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
-31.3 pp
Canterbury LGV
53.8 mi, 4.4K tests, Rank #79
58.2%
-25.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ipswich?
The current pass rate at Ipswich driving test centre is 83.3%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 70.2% (from 15.7K tests).
Is Ipswich an easy or hard test centre?
Ipswich is ranked #6 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 83.3% 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 Ipswich compare to the UK average?
Ipswich's pass rate is 23.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Ipswich clears the UK average by 23.1 points and sits ranked 6 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 Ipswich record?
Ipswich has recorded 15.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 11.0K passed and 4.7K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Ipswich?
The closest DVSA test centres to Ipswich are NTS (Norwich) (74.1%), Norwich LGV (57.1%), Martin's Driver Training (67.9%) and Norwich (Jupiter Road) (69%). Ipswich's 83.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. NTS (Norwich), Norwich LGV, Martin's Driver Training, Norwich (Jupiter Road) 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 Ipswich?
Ipswich 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 Ipswich and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
The estimated wait at Ipswich 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 15.7K 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.