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Driving Test Pass Rates in Hastings

Hastings has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.2% 0.5 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Hastings
Avg car pass rate
49.2%
+0.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
36.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Hastings

Hastings (Ore) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Hastings, with a current pass rate of 49.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.2%, 0.5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 36.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Hastings vs the UK average

Hastings
volume-weighted average
49.2%
+0.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Hastings above the UK average pass rate by 0.5 percentage points. Pass rates in Hastings sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Hastings

Highest pass rate
1
Hastings (Ore)
1.1K tests (2024-25), #48
70.7%
2
Hastings (Ore)
3.1K tests (2024-25), #195
49.2%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Hastings

Male pass rate
50.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
44.2%
weighted city average

Across Hastings's test centres, men pass at 50.3% and women at 44.2% a gender gap of 6.1 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
32.0K tests on record
Hastings (Ore)
3.1K tests in 2024-25
49.2%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
3.4K tests on record
Hastings (Ore)
1.1K tests in 2024-25
70.7%
HGV / LGV (1)
1.4K tests on record
Hastings (Ore)
514 tests in 2023-24, low sample
67.1%

All test centres in Hastings

01
Hastings (Ore)
3.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #48
70.7%
pass
02
Hastings (Ore)
32.0K tests, Car, National rank #195
49.2%
pass
03
Hastings (Ore)
Low sample
1.4K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #48
67.1%
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 Hastings?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Hastings, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Hastings?
Across Hastings's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Hastings above the UK average by 0.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Hastings?
Hastings (Ore) has the highest pass rate in Hastings at 49.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 3.1K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Hastings?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Hastings, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Hastings centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Hastings (Ore) has the highest first-time pass rate in Hastings at 50.3% (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 Hastings?
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 Hastings?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Hastings 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 Hastings?
Not always. Smaller centres in Hastings 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. 17.9K passes recorded across 1 Hastings centre.