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Norwich (Jupiter Road) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CNorwichHigh pass rate

Norwich (Jupiter Road) posts a 69% pass rate, with Norwich LGV the nearest alternative about 2 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)
69%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#38
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Norwich (Jupiter Road) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 31%, rank #38 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 41.9 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
41.9 mi away
83.3%
+14.3 pp
All centres in Norwich→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

69%passed
failed31%

All-time 5.0K passed, 2.5K failed, 7.5K total

How Norwich (Jupiter Road) compares

Norwich (Jupiter Road)
69%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+8.8 pp

The 8.8-point advantage at Norwich (Jupiter Road) (ranked 38 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Norwich (Jupiter Road) ranks among 124 centres

Top 31%
Norwich (Jupiter Road) ranks higher than 69% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#38
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Norwich (Jupiter Road) has climbed 7.8 points across the series, 65.9% in 2017-18 to 73.7% now; the weakest year on record was 63% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.4 pp
Male65.1%
0%100%
Female75.5%
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
~20
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 Norwich (Jupiter Road) 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

Jupiter Road
Hellesdon
Norwich
NR6 6SS
England

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

Tests offered at Norwich (Jupiter Road)

  • HGV/LGV

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 NR6 6SS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Norwich (Jupiter Road) report to a DVSA centre in Norwich, Norfolk. 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. 7.5K 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.

By raw pass rate Norwich (Jupiter Road) sits at 69%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (8.8 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #38 of 124, inside the upper half of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Norwich (Jupiter Road) 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 Norwich (Jupiter Road)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Norwich (Jupiter Road)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Norwich (Jupiter Road) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • 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 LGV
2.1 mi, 6.9K tests, Rank #85
57.1%
-11.9 pp
NTS (Norwich)
4.1 mi, 143 tests, Rank #21
74.1%
+5.1 pp
Martin's Driver Training
4.6 mi, 243 tests, Rank #43
67.9%
-1.1 pp
IpswichBest nearby
41.9 mi, 15.7K tests, Rank #6
83.3%
+14.3 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
72.5 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
-17.0 pp
Patrick Green LGV
78.2 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
-13.5 pp
See all centres in Norwich→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Norwich (Jupiter Road)?
The current pass rate at Norwich (Jupiter Road) driving test centre is 69%, calculated from 2.6K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 66.4% (from 7.5K tests).
Is Norwich (Jupiter Road) an easy or hard test centre?
Norwich (Jupiter Road) is ranked #38 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 69% 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 Norwich (Jupiter Road) compare to the UK average?
Norwich (Jupiter Road)'s pass rate is 8.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 8.8-point advantage at Norwich (Jupiter Road) (ranked 38 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Norwich (Jupiter Road) record?
Norwich (Jupiter Road) has recorded 7.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.0K passed and 2.5K 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 Norwich (Jupiter Road)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Norwich (Jupiter Road) are Norwich LGV (57.1%), NTS (Norwich) (74.1%), Martin's Driver Training (67.9%) and Ipswich (83.3%). Of these, NTS (Norwich), Ipswich have higher current pass rates than Norwich (Jupiter Road)'s 69%. Norwich LGV, Martin's Driver Training 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 Norwich (Jupiter Road)?
Norwich (Jupiter Road) 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 Norwich (Jupiter Road) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Norwich (Jupiter Road) 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 Norwich (Jupiter Road)?
The estimated wait at Norwich (Jupiter Road) 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 7.5K 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.