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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Red Rose (Radcliffe) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CRed RoseRG42 5LBHigh pass rate

Red Rose (Radcliffe) in Red Rose records a 64.9% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
64.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#57
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Red Rose (Radcliffe) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 46%, rank #57 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

GuildfordNearest alternative
15.4 mi away
63%
-1.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

64.9%passed
failed35.1%

All-time 3.8K passed, 2.6K failed, 6.4K total

How Red Rose (Radcliffe) compares

Red Rose (Radcliffe)
64.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+4.7 pp

The 4.7-point advantage at Red Rose (Radcliffe) (ranked 57 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Red Rose (Radcliffe) ranks among 124 centres

Top 46%
Red Rose (Radcliffe) ranks higher than 54% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#57
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Red Rose (Radcliffe): 8.2 points separate 2024-25 (67.9%) from 2018-19 (59.7%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.3 pp
Male59.0%
0%100%
Female62.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~17
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 Red Rose (Radcliffe) would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

Red Rose (Radcliffe)
Red Rose
Bracknell Forest
RG42 5LB
England

Tests offered at Red Rose (Radcliffe)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode RG42 5LB.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode RG42 5LB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Red Rose (Radcliffe) is the one covering Red Rose, Bracknell Forest and the surrounding RG42 5LB area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Sample size: 6.4K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

If you've been told Red Rose (Radcliffe) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 64.9% is 4.7 points above the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #57 out of 124. First-attempt data for Red Rose (Radcliffe) 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 Red Rose (Radcliffe)

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Red Rose (Radcliffe). The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Red Rose (Radcliffe) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Red Rose (Radcliffe), 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

GuildfordBest nearby
15.4 mi, 27.7K tests, Rank #63
63%
-1.9 pp
Guildford L & LGV
16.5 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #95
54.7%
-10.2 pp
Yeading (London)
18.1 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #111
49.9%
-15.0 pp
Weedon LGV
29.2 mi, 26.1K tests, Rank #114
49.3%
-15.6 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
33.7 mi, 24.0K tests, Rank #72
59.4%
-5.5 pp
Greenham
22.1 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-13.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Red Rose (Radcliffe)?
The current pass rate at Red Rose (Radcliffe) driving test centre is 64.9%, calculated from 1.2K 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 59.4% (from 6.4K tests).
Is Red Rose (Radcliffe) an easy or hard test centre?
Red Rose (Radcliffe) is ranked #57 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 64.9% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Red Rose (Radcliffe) compare to the UK average?
Red Rose (Radcliffe)'s pass rate is 4.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 4.7-point advantage at Red Rose (Radcliffe) (ranked 57 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 Red Rose (Radcliffe) record?
Red Rose (Radcliffe) has recorded 6.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.8K passed and 2.6K 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 Red Rose (Radcliffe)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Red Rose (Radcliffe) are Guildford (63%), Guildford L & LGV (54.7%), Yeading (London) (49.9%) and Weedon LGV (49.3%). Red Rose (Radcliffe)'s 64.9% is the highest current pass rate among them. Guildford, Guildford L & LGV, Yeading (London), Weedon LGV 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 Red Rose (Radcliffe)?
Red Rose (Radcliffe) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Red Rose (Radcliffe) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Red Rose (Radcliffe) 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 Red Rose (Radcliffe)?
The estimated wait at Red Rose (Radcliffe) is about 8 to 12 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 6.4K 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.