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Driving Test Pass Rates in Bedford

Bedford has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.9% 1.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Bedford
Avg car pass rate
49.9%
+1.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
61.9K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Bedford

Bedford is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Bedford, with a current pass rate of 49.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.9%, 1.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 61.9K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Bedford vs the UK average

Bedford
volume-weighted average
49.9%
+1.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Bedford above the UK average pass rate by 1.2 percentage points. Pass rates in Bedford run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Bedford

Highest pass rate
1
Bedford
9.0K tests (2024-25), #175
49.9%

Pass rate by gender across Bedford

Male pass rate
51.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
45.9%
weighted city average

Across Bedford's test centres, men pass at 51.3% and women at 45.9% a gender gap of 5.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
61.0K tests on record
Bedford
9.0K tests in 2024-25
49.9%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
947 tests on record
Bedford
581 tests in 2024-25, low sample
79.5%

All test centres in Bedford

01
Bedford
61.0K tests, Car, National rank #175
49.9%
pass
02
Bedford
Low sample
947 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #29
79.5%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Bedford?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Bedford, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Bedford?
Across Bedford's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Bedford above the UK average by 1.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Bedford?
Bedford has the highest pass rate in Bedford at 49.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Bedford?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Bedford, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Bedford centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Bedford has the highest first-time pass rate in Bedford at 49.9% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Bedford?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Bedford?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Bedford is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Bedford?
Not always. Smaller centres in Bedford can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 30.4K passes recorded across 1 Bedford centre.