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Driving Test Pass Rates in Launceston

Launceston has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 48.3% 0.4 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Launceston compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Launceston
Avg car pass rate
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
40.5K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Launceston

Launceston is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Launceston, with a current pass rate of 48.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 48.3%, 0.4 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 40.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Launceston vs the UK average

Launceston
volume-weighted average
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Launceston below the UK average pass rate by 0.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Launceston sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Launceston

Highest pass rate
1
Launceston
2.3K tests (2024-25), #211
48.3%

Pass rate by gender across Launceston

Male pass rate
53.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
49.9%
weighted city average

Across Launceston's test centres, men pass at 53.2% and women at 49.9% a gender gap of 3.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
40.2K tests on record
Launceston
2.3K tests in 2024-25
48.3%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
369 tests on record
Launceston
369 tests in 2023-24, low sample
71%

All test centres in Launceston

01
Launceston
40.2K tests, Car, National rank #211
48.3%
pass
02
Launceston
Low sample
369 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #89
71%
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 Launceston?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Launceston, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Launceston?
Across Launceston's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 48.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Launceston below the UK average by 0.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Launceston?
Launceston has the highest pass rate in Launceston at 48.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Launceston?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Launceston, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Launceston centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Launceston has the highest first-time pass rate in Launceston at 45.2% (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 Launceston?
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 Launceston?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Launceston 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 Launceston?
Not always. Smaller centres in Launceston 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. 20.9K passes recorded across 1 Launceston centre.