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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Poole Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2PooleHigh pass rate

At Poole, 79.6% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
79.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.0K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#28
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Poole sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 21%, rank #28 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Newport (Isle Of Wight), about 30.0 miles away.

Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
30.0 mi away
86.3%
+6.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

79.6%passed
failed20.4%

All-time 6.9K passed, 1.9K failed, 8.8K total

How Poole compares

Poole
79.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7.4 pp

At 7.4 points above the UK figure and ranked 28 of 135 in its category, Poole offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Poole ranks among 135 centres

Top 21%
Poole ranks higher than 79% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#28
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Poole has drifted from 83.9% to 72.4%, down 11.5 points, with the best year at 87.3% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.4 pp
Male78.5%
0%100%
Female79.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~23
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 Poole would typically wait around 9 to 13 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

Poole
Christchurch and Poole
England

Tests offered at Poole

  • Motorcycle Module 2

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

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

About this test centre

Poole is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in England, located in Poole, Christchurch and Poole. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Poole sees moderate volume: 8.8K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

Poole passes higher than most. At 79.6% versus a UK average of 72.2%, it ranks #28 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres, the top quarter of the network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Poole 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
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Poole

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Poole'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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Poole will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Poole, 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.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Poole is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and junctions, observation 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

Full head turn at every junction. Hold the look until you have processed both directions. Time the look so it gives usable information for the move you are about to make. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Salisbury
25.6 mi, 3.7K tests, Rank #27
79.6%
+0.0 pp
Dorchester
19.9 mi, 2.2K tests, Rank #13
83%
+3.4 pp
Southampton (Maybush)
28.2 mi, 313 tests, Rank #36
78.9%
-0.7 pp
Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
30.0 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #6
86.3%
+6.7 pp
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)
30.1 mi, 635 tests, Rank #83
72.1%
-7.5 pp
Yeovil
32.3 mi, 328 tests, Rank #5
86.3%
+6.7 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Poole 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 road and traffic signsRoad signs

Sign shapes and colours, road markings and what each one tells you to do. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Poole?
The current pass rate at Poole driving test centre is 79.6%, calculated from 2.0K 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 78.7% (from 8.8K tests).
Is Poole an easy or hard test centre?
Poole is ranked #28 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.6% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Poole compare to the UK average?
Poole's pass rate is 7.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 7.4 points above the UK figure and ranked 28 of 135 in its category, Poole offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Poole record?
Poole has recorded 8.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.9K passed and 1.9K 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 Poole?
The closest DVSA test centres to Poole are Salisbury (79.6%), Dorchester (83%), Southampton (Maybush) (78.9%) and Newport (Isle Of Wight) (86.3%). Of these, Dorchester, Newport (Isle Of Wight) have higher current pass rates than Poole's 79.6%. Southampton (Maybush) 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 Poole?
Poole currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Poole and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Poole 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 Poole?
The estimated wait at Poole is about 9 to 13 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 8.8K 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: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources