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Stone LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CStoneModerate

Stone LGV in Stone currently passes 50.7% of tests, 9.5 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2018-19)
50.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.4K
2016-17 to 2018-19 (3yr avg)
National rank
#109
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Stone LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 13%, rank #109 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Mainstream (Sittingbourne), about 30.8 miles away.

Mainstream (Sittingbourne)Best nearby
30.8 mi away
69.3%
+18.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

50.7%passed
failed49.3%

All-time 1.3K passed, 1.3K failed, 2.6K total

How Stone LGV compares

Stone LGV
50.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-9.5 pp

Stone LGV sits 9.5 points under the national average, ranked 109 of 124 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Stone LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 13%
Stone LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#109
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Stone LGV is remarkably flat, moving only from 51.1% (2015-16) to 49.3% now, with a total spread of 3.1 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.8 pp
Male50.4%
0%100%
Female54.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
11 to 15 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~13
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 Stone LGV would typically wait around 11 to 15 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Stone LGV

  • 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 DG1 3PQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Stone LGV is in Stone, Staffordshire and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 2.6K tests across 2015-16-2018-19, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Stone LGV ranks 109, which lands it in the bottom quarter nationally. The 50.7% pass rate is 9.5 points below the UK figure of 60.2%. First-attempt data for Stone LGV 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 Stone LGV

  • Stone LGV is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Stone LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Stone LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Swynnerton LGV
3.3 mi, 11.9K tests, Rank #89
56%
+5.3 pp
Featherstone
18.2 mi, 33.6K tests, Rank #122
40.1%
-10.6 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
31.0 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
+4.6 pp
Mainstream (Sittingbourne)Best nearby
30.8 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #35
69.3%
+18.6 pp
Bredbury LGV
36.0 mi, 1.4K tests, Rank #117
44.8%
-5.9 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
36.4 mi, 25.5K tests, Rank #107
51.5%
+0.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Stone LGV?
The current pass rate at Stone LGV driving test centre is 50.7%, calculated from 2.4K tests in 2016-17 to 2018-19 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 50.7% (from 2.6K tests).
Is Stone LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Stone LGV is ranked #109 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 50.7% 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 Stone LGV compare to the UK average?
Stone LGV's pass rate is 9.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Stone LGV sits 9.5 points under the national average, ranked 109 of 124 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Stone LGV record?
Stone LGV has recorded 2.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 1.3K 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 Stone LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Stone LGV are Swynnerton LGV (56%), Featherstone (40.1%), Birmingham (Garretts Green) (55.3%) and Mainstream (Sittingbourne) (69.3%). Of these, Swynnerton LGV, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Mainstream (Sittingbourne) have higher current pass rates than Stone LGV's 50.7%. Featherstone 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 Stone LGV?
Stone LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 11 to 15 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 Stone LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Stone LGV 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 Stone LGV?
The estimated wait at Stone LGV is about 11 to 15 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 2.6K 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: 2018-19.