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Taunton Training Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CTauntonTA4 3RUHigh pass rate

Taunton Training in Taunton records a 82.7% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
82.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
897
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#7
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Taunton Training sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 6%, rank #7 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Berry's Coaches (Taunton)Nearest alternative
3.1 mi away
79.2%
-3.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

82.7%passed
failed17.3%

All-time 2.4K passed, 706 failed, 3.1K total

How Taunton Training compares

Taunton Training
82.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+22.5 pp

The 22.5-point gap in candidates' favour at Taunton Training (ranked 7 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where Taunton Training ranks among 124 centres

Top 6%
Taunton Training ranks higher than 94% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#7
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Taunton Training has added 14.2 points since 2016-17, from 69.7% to 83.9%, with its strongest year at 85.1% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.4 pp
Male77.0%
0%100%
Female76.6%
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
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Taunton Training 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

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 Training

  • 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

Taunton Training is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in England, located in Taunton, Somerset at TA4 3RU. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Taunton Training is a smaller centre by volume, 3.1K tests through 2016-17-2023-24. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

Taunton Training passes higher than most. At 82.7% versus a UK average of 60.2%, it ranks #7 of 124 hgv/lgv centres, the top ten percent of the network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Taunton Training in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Training

  • Taunton Training passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Taunton Training area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Taunton Training, 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

Berry's Coaches (Taunton)Best nearby
3.1 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #11
79.2%
-3.5 pp
Taunton LGV
4.8 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #96
54.3%
-28.4 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
29.6 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
-11.4 pp
Exeter LGV
27.0 mi, 19.8K tests, Rank #97
54%
-28.7 pp
Llantrisant
33.3 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
-22.7 pp
Newport (Gwent) LGV
37.8 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
-13.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Taunton Training?
The current pass rate at Taunton Training driving test centre is 82.7%, calculated from 897 tests in 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 77% (from 3.1K tests).
Is Taunton Training an easy or hard test centre?
Taunton Training is ranked #7 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 82.7% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Taunton Training compare to the UK average?
Taunton Training's pass rate is 22.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 22.5-point gap in candidates' favour at Taunton Training (ranked 7 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does Taunton Training record?
Taunton Training has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.4K passed and 706 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 Training?
The closest DVSA test centres to Taunton Training are Berry's Coaches (Taunton) (79.2%), Taunton LGV (54.3%), Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%) and Exeter LGV (54%). Taunton Training's 82.7% is the highest current pass rate among them. Berry's Coaches (Taunton), Taunton LGV, Paul Williams (Gloucester), Exeter LGV 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 Training?
Taunton Training 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. 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 Training and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Taunton Training 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 Training?
The estimated wait at Taunton Training 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 3.1K 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: 2023-24.