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Norwich Driving Test Centre

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Norwich posts a 79.4% pass rate. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2015-16)
79.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.2K
2013-14 to 2015-16 (3yr avg)
National rank
#10
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated June 2026

Pass vs fail at a glance

79.4%passed
failed20.6%

All-time 4.7K passed, 1.5K failed, 6.2K total

How Norwich compares

Norwich
79.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+6.4 pp

Norwich performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Where Norwich ranks among 72 centres

Top 14%
Norwich ranks higher than 86% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#10
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.9 pp
Male79.0%
0%100%
Female58.1%
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
~18
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 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

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

  • Motorcycle Module 1

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

Norwich is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 1 test sites in England, located in Norwich, Norfolk. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Across 2009-10-2015-16 the DVSA recorded 6.2K tests at Norwich. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

Norwich passes higher than most. At 79.4% versus a UK average of 73%, it ranks #10 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres, the top quarter of the network. First-attempt data for Norwich 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
Motorcycle Module 1
DVSA centre ID
norwich-motorcycle-mod1

What learners should know about Norwich

  • Above-average pass rate at Norwich 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Norwich will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Norwich, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Norwich
4.6K tests, Rank #43
77.8%
Norwich (Jupiter Road)
7.5K tests, Rank #38
69%
Norwich (Peachman Way)
81.8K tests, Rank #83
57%
Norwich (Jupiter Road)
22.6K tests, Rank #293
42.2%
Norwich LGV
6.9K tests, Rank #85
57.1%
NTS (Norwich)
143 tests, Rank #21
74.1%
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?
The current pass rate at Norwich driving test centre is 79.4%, calculated from 2.2K tests in 2013-14 to 2015-16 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 75.9% (from 6.2K tests).
Is Norwich an easy or hard test centre?
Norwich is ranked #10 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.4% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Norwich compare to the UK average?
Norwich's pass rate is 6.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Norwich performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.
How many driving tests does Norwich record?
Norwich has recorded 6.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.7K passed and 1.5K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Norwich?
The closest DVSA test centres to Norwich are Norwich (77.8%), Norwich (Jupiter Road) (69%), Norwich (Peachman Way) (57%) and Norwich (Jupiter Road) (42.2%). Norwich's 79.4% is the highest current pass rate among them. Norwich, Norwich (Jupiter Road), Norwich (Peachman Way), 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 Norwich?
Norwich 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 and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Norwich 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?
The estimated wait at Norwich 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 6.2K 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: 2015-16.