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Driving Test Pass Rates in Caernarfon

Caernarfon has 1 DVSA driving test centre, all for motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to compare against the UK average of 48.7%. The centre-by-centre breakdown by test type is below.

Centres
1
in Caernarfon
Avg car pass rate
n/a
no car centres
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
6.0K
lifetime, all centres

About Caernarfon

Caernarfon is a Welsh city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 6.0K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

Caernarfon LGV is the only centre in Caernarfon, with a current pass rate of 54.7% (2023-24). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Caernarfon test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Easiest & hardest centres in Caernarfon

Highest pass rate
1
Caernarfon LGV
1.6K tests (2023-24), #105
54.7%

Pass rate by gender across Caernarfon

Male pass rate
54%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
53%
weighted city average

Across Caernarfon's test centres, men pass at 54% and women at 53% a gender gap of 1 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Caernarfon

01
Caernarfon LGV
6.0K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #105
54.7%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data 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 Caernarfon?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Caernarfon, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Caernarfon?
Caernarfon's DVSA centres only offer motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to average here. The UK national car average is 48.7%.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Caernarfon?
Caernarfon LGV currently has the highest pass rate in Caernarfon at 54.7% (2023-24 DVSA data), based on 1.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Caernarfon?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Caernarfon, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Caernarfon centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Caernarfon LGV has the highest first-time pass rate in Caernarfon at 0% (2023-24 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 Caernarfon?
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 Caernarfon?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon?
Not always. Smaller centres in Caernarfon 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 License v3.0. 3.3K passes recorded across 1 Caernarfon centre.