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Taunton LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CTauntonTA1 1JDModerate

Taunton LGV in Taunton, England has a current pass rate of 54.3%, 5.9 points below 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 (2012-13)
54.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2010-11 to 2012-13 (3yr avg)
National rank
#96
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Taunton LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 23%, rank #96 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Taunton Training, about 4.8 miles away.

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
4.8 mi away
82.7%
+28.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

54.3%passed
failed45.7%

All-time 1.9K passed, 1.5K failed, 3.4K total

How Taunton LGV compares

Taunton LGV
54.3%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-5.9 pp

At 5.9 points below the UK figure (ranked 96 of 124 in its category), Taunton LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Taunton LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 23%
Taunton LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#96
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Taunton LGV: 16.1 points separate 2009-10 (68.5%) from 2011-12 (52.4%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.9 pp
Male56.1%
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
7 to 11 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~12
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Taunton LGV would typically wait around 7 to 11 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

Unit L2
Acres Hill Business Park
Off Venture Way
Taunton
TA2 8RX
England

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

Tests offered at Taunton LGV

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

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 TA2 8RX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at TA1 1JD, that's Taunton LGV in Taunton, Somerset. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Across 2007-08-2012-13 the centre handled 3.4K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

Rank: #96 of 124. Pass rate: 54.3%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Taunton 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 Taunton LGV

  • Taunton 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Taunton will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Taunton LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Taunton LGV is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and move off, safety 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

Six-point check on every move-off: left mirror, centre mirror, right mirror, right shoulder, left shoulder, signal. Practise until the sequence is reflexive. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Berry's Coaches (Taunton)
1.6 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #11
79.2%
+24.9 pp
Taunton TrainingBest nearby
4.8 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #7
82.7%
+28.4 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
32.7 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
+17.0 pp
Exeter LGV
27.2 mi, 19.8K tests, Rank #97
54%
-0.3 pp
Llantrisant
37.0 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
+5.7 pp
Newport (Gwent) LGV
39.9 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
+14.8 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Taunton LGV 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 vehicle handlingRoad signs

Control in different weather, road surfaces, gradients and at night. 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 Taunton LGV?
The current pass rate at Taunton LGV driving test centre is 54.3%, calculated from 1.3K tests in 2010-11 to 2012-13 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 55.9% (from 3.4K tests).
Is Taunton LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Taunton LGV is ranked #96 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 54.3% 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 Taunton LGV compare to the UK average?
Taunton LGV's pass rate is 5.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. At 5.9 points below the UK figure (ranked 96 of 124 in its category), Taunton LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Taunton LGV record?
Taunton LGV has recorded 3.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.9K passed and 1.5K 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 Taunton LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Taunton LGV are Berry's Coaches (Taunton) (79.2%), Taunton Training (82.7%), Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%) and Exeter LGV (54%). Of these, Berry's Coaches (Taunton), Taunton Training, Paul Williams (Gloucester) have higher current pass rates than Taunton LGV's 54.3%. Exeter LGV 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 Taunton LGV?
Taunton LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 7 to 11 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 Taunton LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Taunton 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 Taunton LGV?
The estimated wait at Taunton LGV is about 7 to 11 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 3.4K 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.

DVSA data period: 2012-13.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources