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Driving Test Pass Rates in Exeter

Exeter has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 47.9% 0.8 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate, with the strongest centre on 47.9% and the lowest on 47.9%.

Centres
2
in Exeter
Avg car pass rate
47.9%
-0.8 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
150.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Exeter

Exeter is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Exeter, with a current pass rate of 47.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 47.9%, 0.8 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 150.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Exeter vs the UK average

Exeter
volume-weighted average
47.9%
-0.8 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Exeter below the UK average pass rate by 0.8 percentage points. Pass rates in Exeter sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Exeter

Highest pass rate
1
Exeter
2.7K tests (2024-25), #15
77.8%
2
Exeter
2.6K tests (2024-25), #81
72.2%
3
Exeter LGV
1.2K tests (2024-25), #97
54%
Lowest pass rate
1
Exeter
8.7K tests (2024-25), #221
47.9%
2
Exeter LGV
1.2K tests (2024-25), #97
54%
3
Exeter
2.6K tests (2024-25), #81
72.2%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Exeter

Male pass rate
55.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
50.5%
weighted city average

Across Exeter's test centres, men pass at 55.7% and women at 50.5% a gender gap of 5.1 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
106.9K tests on record
Exeter
8.7K tests in 2024-25
47.9%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
12.9K tests on record
Exeter
2.7K tests in 2024-25
77.8%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
11.1K tests on record
Exeter
2.6K tests in 2024-25
72.2%
HGV / LGV (1)
19.8K tests on record
Exeter LGV
1.2K tests in 2024-25
54%

All test centres in Exeter

01
Exeter
12.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #15
77.8%
pass
02
Exeter
11.1K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #81
72.2%
pass
03
Exeter LGV
19.8K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #97
54%
pass
04
Exeter
106.9K tests, Car, National rank #221
47.9%
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 Exeter?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Exeter, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Exeter?
Across Exeter's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 47.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Exeter below the UK average by 0.8 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Exeter?
Exeter has the highest pass rate in Exeter at 47.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 8.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Exeter?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Exeter, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Exeter centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Exeter has the highest first-time pass rate in Exeter at 46.7% (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 Exeter?
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 Exeter?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Exeter 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 Exeter?
Not always. Smaller centres in Exeter 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. 81.4K passes recorded across 2 Exeter centres.