England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Ipswich

Ipswich has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 63.1% 14.4 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres

in Ipswich

Avg car pass rate

63.1%

+14.4 pp vs UK

UK average

48.7%

national benchmark

Total tests

173.5K

lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Ipswich

Ipswich is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Ipswich, with a current pass rate of 63.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 63.1%, 14.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 173.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Ipswich vs the UK average

Ipswich

volume-weighted average

63.1%

+14.4 pp vs UK

UK 48.7%

0%25%50%75%100%

Ipswich above the UK average pass rate by 14.4 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Ipswich

Highest pass rate

Ipswich

2.6K tests (2024-25), #2

88.2%

Ipswich

1.2K tests (2024-25), #6

83.3%

Ipswich

2.8K tests (2024-25), #16

77.8%

Lowest pass rate

Ipswich

10.7K tests (2024-25), #32

63.1%

Ipswich

2.8K tests (2024-25), #16

77.8%

Ipswich

1.2K tests (2024-25), #6

83.3%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Ipswich

Male pass rate

63.8%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

57.3%

weighted city average

Across Ipswich's test centres, men pass at 63.8% and women at 57.3% a gender gap of 6.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)

130.1K tests on record

Ipswich

10.7K tests in 2024-25

63.1%

Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)

15.5K tests on record

Ipswich

2.8K tests in 2024-25

77.8%

Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)

12.2K tests on record

Ipswich

2.6K tests in 2024-25

88.2%

HGV / LGV (1)

15.7K tests on record

Ipswich

1.2K tests in 2024-25

83.3%

All test centres in Ipswich

Ipswich

12.2K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #2

15.7K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #6

15.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #16

130.1K tests, Car, National rank #32

The morning of the test

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

A fair amount of what goes wrong is settled before the engine starts: the documents, the car, the 2 vehicle safety questions and whichever habit you have not drilled, response, traffic lights being a common one. Working through it as a list beats remembering it in the car park.

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

Amber-light decision practice: at every amber, the instructor calls "stop or go" so you build the muscle for the right call. Practise multi-stage junctions. 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 Ipswich?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Ipswich, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Ipswich?

Across Ipswich's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 63.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Ipswich above the UK average by 14.4 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Ipswich?

Ipswich has the highest pass rate in Ipswich at 63.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 10.7K tests in the period.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Ipswich?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Ipswich, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Ipswich centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Ipswich has the highest first-time pass rate in Ipswich at 64% (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 Ipswich?

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 Ipswich?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Ipswich 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 Ipswich?

Not always. Smaller centres in Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 test Practise safety margins Road signs

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.