Nelson
The Nelson driving test centre is located in Nelson, England. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Nelson compares
Nelson sits very close to the UK average — within 1 percentage point.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Nelson
- Nelson sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Nelson?
The current overall pass rate at Nelson driving test centre is 47.8%, based on 12.6K tests. The first-time pass rate is 49%.
Is Nelson an easy or hard test centre?
Nelson is ranked #220 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 47.8% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Nelson compare to the UK average?
Nelson's pass rate is 0.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Nelson?
Nelson has recorded 12.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.0K passed and 6.6K failed.
Where can I see Nelson on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Nelson alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.
Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.