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NTS (Norwich) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CTuckswoodNR4 6DGHigh pass rate

NTS (Norwich) in Tuckswood, England has a current pass rate of 74.1%, 13.9 points above the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

Pass rate (2017-18)
74.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
143
2016-17 to 2017-18 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#21
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

NTS (Norwich) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 17%, rank #21 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 37.9 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
37.9 mi away
83.3%
+9.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

74.1%passed
failed25.9%

All-time 106 passed, 37 failed, 143 total

How NTS (Norwich) compares

NTS (Norwich)
74.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+13.9 pp

NTS (Norwich) clears the UK average by 13.9 points and sits ranked 21 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where NTS (Norwich) ranks among 124 centres

Top 17%
NTS (Norwich) ranks higher than 83% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#21
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate
MaleNo data
0%100%
FemaleNo data
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 NTS (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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

NTS (Norwich)
Tuckswood
Norfolk
NR4 6DG
England

Tests offered at NTS (Norwich)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode NR4 6DG.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode NR4 6DG, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

NTS (Norwich) sits in Tuckswood, Norfolk, just inside the NR4 6DG postcode. It's a DVSA-run hgv/lgv test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Tuckswood tend to know already. Only 143 tests sit on the record at NTS (Norwich) for 2016-17-2017-18. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

74.1% at NTS (Norwich), against a UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%. That puts the centre 13.9 points clear of the national figure and ranks it #21 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for NTS (Norwich) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 NTS (Norwich)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. NTS (Norwich)'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.
  • NTS (Norwich) is a low-volume centre (143 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Tuckswood will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at NTS (Norwich) is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and control, steering is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Look further ahead. Practise pull-push on a quiet residential loop with a continuous commentary. never steer while stationary; always inch forward first. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

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Norwich (Jupiter Road)
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Martin's Driver Training
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IpswichBest nearby
37.9 mi, 15.7K tests, Rank #6
83.3%
+9.2 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
68.9 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
-22.1 pp
Patrick Green LGV
74.7 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
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Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at NTS (Norwich) until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise alertnessRoad signs

Observation, anticipation, concentration and avoiding distractions at the wheel. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

See all centres in Tuckswood→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at NTS (Norwich)?
The current pass rate at NTS (Norwich) driving test centre is 74.1%, calculated from 143 tests in 2016-17 to 2017-18 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 74.1% (from 143 tests).
Is NTS (Norwich) an easy or hard test centre?
NTS (Norwich) is ranked #21 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 74.1% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. 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 NTS (Norwich) compare to the UK average?
NTS (Norwich)'s pass rate is 13.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. NTS (Norwich) clears the UK average by 13.9 points and sits ranked 21 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 NTS (Norwich) record?
NTS (Norwich) has recorded 143 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 106 passed and 37 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 NTS (Norwich)?
The closest DVSA test centres to NTS (Norwich) are Norwich LGV (57.1%), Norwich (Jupiter Road) (69%), Martin's Driver Training (67.9%) and Ipswich (83.3%). Of these, Ipswich has a higher current pass rate than NTS (Norwich)'s 74.1%. Norwich LGV, Norwich (Jupiter Road), 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 NTS (Norwich)?
NTS (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 NTS (Norwich) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose NTS (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 NTS (Norwich)?
The estimated wait at NTS (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 143 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.

DVSA data period: 2017-18.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources