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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Taunton Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2TauntonTA1 1JDHigh pass rate

Taunton in Taunton, England has a current pass rate of 76.2%, 4 points above the UK average of 72.2%. 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#57
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Taunton sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 42%, rank #57 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Yeovil, about 21.1 miles away.

YeovilBest nearby
21.1 mi away
86.3%
+10.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.2%passed
failed23.8%

All-time 7.7K passed, 2.2K failed, 9.9K total

How Taunton compares

Taunton
76.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+4 pp

At 4 points above the UK figure and ranked 57 of 135 in its category, Taunton offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Taunton ranks among 135 centres

Top 42%
Taunton ranks higher than 58% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#57
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Taunton has climbed 4.5 points across the series, 73% in 2017-18 to 77.5% now; the weakest year on record was 73% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.3 pp
Male78.0%
0%100%
Female75.7%
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
~26
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 Taunton 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

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

  • 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

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, Taunton is the one covering Taunton, Somerset and the surrounding TA1 1JD area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 9.9K tests at Taunton. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

If you've been told Taunton is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 76.2% is 4 points above the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #57 out of 135. First-attempt data for Taunton 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
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Taunton

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Taunton. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Ask any instructor working Taunton about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Taunton, 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

Weston-Super-Mare
23.6 mi, 344 tests, Rank #53
77%
+0.8 pp
YeovilBest nearby
21.1 mi, 328 tests, Rank #5
86.3%
+10.1 pp
Exeter
27.2 mi, 11.1K tests, Rank #81
72.2%
-4.0 pp
Newport (Gwent)
38.8 mi, 11.5K tests, Rank #134
55.2%
-21.0 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)
37.4 mi, 19.3K tests, Rank #44
77.8%
+1.6 pp
Bridgend
39.6 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #37
78.8%
+2.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Taunton?
The current pass rate at Taunton driving test centre is 76.2%, calculated from 2.8K 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 77.8% (from 9.9K tests).
Is Taunton an easy or hard test centre?
Taunton is ranked #57 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.2% 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 Taunton compare to the UK average?
Taunton's pass rate is 4 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 4 points above the UK figure and ranked 57 of 135 in its category, Taunton offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Taunton record?
Taunton has recorded 9.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.7K passed and 2.2K 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 Taunton?
The closest DVSA test centres to Taunton are Weston-Super-Mare (77%), Yeovil (86.3%), Exeter (72.2%) and Newport (Gwent) (55.2%). Of these, Weston-Super-Mare, Yeovil have higher current pass rates than Taunton's 76.2%. Exeter, Newport (Gwent) 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 Taunton?
Taunton 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. 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 Taunton and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Taunton 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?
The estimated wait at Taunton 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 9.9K 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.