Taunton
The Taunton driving test centre is located in Taunton, England (TA1 1JD). 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.
How Taunton compares
Taunton performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Taunton
- Pass rates at Taunton run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Taunton?
The current overall pass rate at Taunton driving test centre is 77.8%, based on 9.9K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Taunton an easy or hard test centre?
Taunton is ranked #44 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 77.8% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Taunton compare to the UK average?
Taunton's pass rate is 29.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Taunton?
Taunton has recorded 9.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.7K passed and 2.2K failed.
Where can I see Taunton on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Taunton 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.