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Driving Test Pass Rates in Carmel

Carmel 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 Carmel
Avg car pass rate
n/a
no car centres
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
124
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Carmel

Carmel (Caernarfon) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Carmel, with a current pass rate of 70.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

These centres handle motorcycle or lorry tests rather than car (category B) tests, so there is no city car average to set against the 48.7% UK figure. The per-centre breakdown by test type is below, built from 124 tests on record.

All test centres in Carmel

01
Carmel (Caernarfon)
Low sample
124 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #31
70.2%
pass
On the marking sheet

Every centre in Carmel marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether junctions, observation is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take junctions, observation. Mechanical full-head turn missing or timed too early. Eyes scanned but did not register an approaching vehicle. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

Is that a fault?Show me, tell me questionsTest day readiness check

Full head turn at every junction. Hold the look until you have processed both directions. Time the look so it gives usable information for the move you are about to make. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

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 Carmel?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Carmel, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Carmel?
Carmel'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 Carmel?
Carmel (Caernarfon) has the highest pass rate in Carmel at 70.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 124 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Carmel?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Carmel, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Carmel centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Carmel.
How do I book a driving test in Carmel?
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 Carmel?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Carmel 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 Carmel?
Not always. Smaller centres in Carmel 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.
Before the practical

Every centre in Carmel needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise incidents and emergenciesRoad signs

What to do at the scene, first aid basics and breakdown procedure. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 87 passes recorded across 1 Carmel centre.