Driving Test Pass Rates in Hessay
Hessay has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 85.5% — 37.5 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.
About Hessay
Hessay is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 110 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.
As a whole, Hessay runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 85.5% is 37.5 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.
Tockwith Training (York) is the only centre in Hessay, with a current pass rate of 85.5%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Hessay test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
Hessay vs the UK average
Hessay above the UK average pass rate by 37.5 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average — though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.
All test centres in Hessay
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 500 tests on record 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 Hessay?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Hessay, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Hessay?
Across the 1 test centre in Hessay, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 85.5% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Hessay above the UK average by 37.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Hessay?
Tockwith Training (York) currently has the highest pass rate in Hessay at 85.5%, based on 110 recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Hessay?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Hessay — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Hessay centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Hessay.
How do I book a driving test in Hessay?
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 Hessay?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Hessay 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 Hessay?
Not always. Smaller centres in Hessay can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes — centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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. 94 passes recorded across 1 Hessay centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.