Driving Test Pass Rates in James Callaghan Drive
James Callaghan Drive has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 49.3% — 1.3 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 James Callaghan Drive
James Callaghan Drive is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 21.7K 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, James Callaghan Drive runs slightly ahead of the UK average. The city-wide pass rate of 49.3% is 1.3 percentage points above the UK figure of 48%, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions overall.
Portsmouth is the only centre in James Callaghan Drive, with a current pass rate of 49.3%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual James Callaghan Drive test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
James Callaghan Drive vs the UK average
James Callaghan Drive above the UK average pass rate by 1.3 percentage points. Pass rates in James Callaghan Drive sit close to the UK norm — expect a typical level of difficulty.
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Pass rate by gender across James Callaghan Drive
Across James Callaghan Drive's test centres, men pass at 51% and women at 47.3% — a gender gap of 3.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.
All test centres in James Callaghan Drive
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 James Callaghan Drive?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in James Callaghan Drive, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in James Callaghan Drive?
Across the 1 test centre in James Callaghan Drive, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.3% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts James Callaghan Drive above the UK average by 1.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in James Callaghan Drive?
Portsmouth currently has the highest pass rate in James Callaghan Drive at 49.3%, based on 21.7K recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in James Callaghan Drive?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in James Callaghan Drive — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which James Callaghan Drive centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Portsmouth has the highest first-time pass rate in James Callaghan Drive at 45.9%. 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 James Callaghan Drive?
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 James Callaghan Drive?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in James Callaghan Drive 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 James Callaghan Drive?
Not always. Smaller centres in James Callaghan Drive 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. 10.7K passes recorded across 1 James Callaghan Drive centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.