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Driving Test Pass Rates in Dumbarton

Dumbarton has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 53.5% 4.8 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Dumbarton compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Dumbarton
Avg car pass rate
53.5%
+4.8 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
30.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Dumbarton

Dumbarton is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Dumbarton, with a current pass rate of 53.5% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 53.5%, 4.8 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 30.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Dumbarton vs the UK average

Dumbarton
volume-weighted average
53.5%
+4.8 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Dumbarton above the UK average pass rate by 4.8 percentage points. Pass rates in Dumbarton run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Dumbarton

Highest pass rate
1
Dumbarton
1.8K tests (2024-25), #120
53.5%

Pass rate by gender across Dumbarton

Male pass rate
50.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
46.8%
weighted city average

Across Dumbarton's test centres, men pass at 50.2% and women at 46.8% a gender gap of 3.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Dumbarton

01
Dumbarton
30.7K tests, Car, National rank #120
53.5%
pass
On the marking sheet

Every centre in Dumbarton marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether response, traffic signs is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take response, traffic signs. Pre-test route familiarity not built. Eyes fixed too close in. Sign-blindness from over-focusing on the road surface. 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

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). 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 Dumbarton?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Dumbarton, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Dumbarton?
Across Dumbarton's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 53.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Dumbarton above the UK average by 4.8 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Dumbarton?
Dumbarton has the highest pass rate in Dumbarton at 53.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Dumbarton?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Dumbarton, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Dumbarton centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Dumbarton has the highest first-time pass rate in Dumbarton at 53.7% (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 Dumbarton?
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 Dumbarton?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton?
Not always. Smaller centres in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton 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 safety and your vehicleRoad signs

Vehicle condition, tyres, lights, fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. 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. 14.9K passes recorded across 1 Dumbarton centre.