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Switch Island

The Switch Island driving test centre is located in Switch Island, England (L30 8RR). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
52.9%
Total tests
4.0K
National rank
#109
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Switch Island compares

Switch Island
52.9%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+4.9 pp

Switch Island 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.

Yearly trend

2021-22: 52.3%
2022-23: 51.1%
2023-24: 52.3%
2024-25: 57.7%
2021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
53.2%
Female pass rate
49.6%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
4

What learners should know about Switch Island

  • Switch Island sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Simonswood LGV
6.8K tests · Rank #148
42.2%
Liverpool LGV (System)
887 tests · Rank #102
54.9%
Wallasey
4.1K tests · Rank #242
46.7%
Southport (Liverpool)
11.2K tests · Rank #66
56.7%
Southport (Liverpool)
2.8K tests · Rank #121
70.7%
Speke (Liverpool)
9.9K tests · Rank #304
36.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Switch Island?

The current overall pass rate at Switch Island driving test centre is 52.9%, based on 4.0K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Switch Island an easy or hard test centre?

Switch Island is ranked #109 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 52.9% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Switch Island compare to the UK average?

Switch Island's pass rate is 4.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Switch Island?

Switch Island has recorded 4.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.1K passed and 1.9K failed.

Where can I see Switch Island on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Switch Island alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.