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Martin's Driver Training Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CNorfolk ShowgroundNR5 0TTHigh pass rate

Martin's Driver Training in Norfolk Showground records a 67.9% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2016-17)
67.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
243
2016-17 to 2016-17 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#43
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Martin's Driver Training sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 35%, rank #43 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 40.7 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
40.7 mi away
83.3%
+15.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.9%passed
failed32.1%

All-time 165 passed, 78 failed, 243 total

How Martin's Driver Training compares

Martin's Driver Training
67.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+7.7 pp

At 7.7 points above the UK figure and ranked 43 of 124 in its category, Martin's Driver Training offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Martin's Driver Training ranks among 124 centres

Top 35%
Martin's Driver Training ranks higher than 65% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#43
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.8 pp
Male67.3%
0%100%
Female71.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 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 Martin's Driver Training would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Martin's Driver Training
Norfolk Showground
Norfolk
NR5 0TT
England

Tests offered at Martin's Driver Training

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode NR5 0TT.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode NR5 0TT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Martin's Driver Training report to a DVSA centre in Norfolk Showground, Norfolk, postcode NR5 0TT. 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. Martin's Driver Training is a low-volume centre, 243 tests through 2016-17-2016-17. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

By raw pass rate Martin's Driver Training sits at 67.9%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (7.7 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #43 of 124, inside the upper half of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Martin's Driver Training is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Martin's Driver Training

  • Above-average pass rate at Martin's Driver Training 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.
  • With 243 tests on record at Martin's Driver Training, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Martin's Driver Training area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Norwich (Jupiter Road)
4.6 mi, 7.5K tests, Rank #38
69%
+1.1 pp
NTS (Norwich)
5.5 mi, 143 tests, Rank #21
74.1%
+6.2 pp
Norwich LGV
5.0 mi, 6.9K tests, Rank #85
57.1%
-10.8 pp
IpswichBest nearby
40.7 mi, 15.7K tests, Rank #6
83.3%
+15.4 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
69.7 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
-15.9 pp
Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane)
55.1 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #59
64.8%
-3.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Martin's Driver Training?
The current pass rate at Martin's Driver Training driving test centre is 67.9%, calculated from 243 tests in 2016-17 to 2016-17 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67.9% (from 243 tests).
Is Martin's Driver Training an easy or hard test centre?
Martin's Driver Training is ranked #43 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 67.9% 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 Martin's Driver Training compare to the UK average?
Martin's Driver Training's pass rate is 7.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. At 7.7 points above the UK figure and ranked 43 of 124 in its category, Martin's Driver Training offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Martin's Driver Training record?
Martin's Driver Training has recorded 243 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 165 passed and 78 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 Martin's Driver Training?
The closest DVSA test centres to Martin's Driver Training are Norwich (Jupiter Road) (69%), NTS (Norwich) (74.1%), Norwich LGV (57.1%) and Ipswich (83.3%). Of these, Norwich (Jupiter Road), NTS (Norwich), Ipswich have higher current pass rates than Martin's Driver Training's 67.9%. Norwich LGV sits 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 Martin's Driver Training?
Martin's Driver Training currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Martin's Driver Training and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Martin's Driver Training 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 Martin's Driver Training?
The estimated wait at Martin's Driver Training is about 10 to 14 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 243 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: 2016-17.