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Driving Test Pass Rates in Morton Palms

Morton Palms has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.2% 0.5 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, with the strongest centre on 49.2% and the lowest on 49.2%.

Centres
2
in Morton Palms
Avg car pass rate
49.2%
+0.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
114.2K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Morton Palms

Darlington is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Morton Palms, 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 114.2K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Morton Palms vs the UK average

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

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

Easiest & hardest centres in Morton Palms

Highest pass rate
1
Darlington
2.4K tests (2024-25), #66
74.7%
2
Darlington
2.9K tests (2024-25), #51
70.1%
3
Darlington LGV
1.1K tests (2023-24), #69
60.5%
Lowest pass rate
1
Darlington
6.8K tests (2024-25), #193
49.2%
2
Darlington LGV
1.1K tests (2023-24), #69
60.5%
3
Darlington
2.9K tests (2024-25), #51
70.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Morton Palms

Male pass rate
56.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
52.8%
weighted city average

Across Morton Palms's test centres, men pass at 56.6% and women at 52.8% a gender gap of 3.8 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
67.8K tests on record
Darlington
6.8K tests in 2024-25
49.2%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
13.7K tests on record
Darlington
2.9K tests in 2024-25
70.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
11.9K tests on record
Darlington
2.4K tests in 2024-25
74.7%
HGV / LGV (1)
20.8K tests on record
Darlington LGV
1.1K tests in 2023-24
60.5%

All test centres in Morton Palms

01
Darlington
11.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #66
74.7%
pass
02
Darlington
13.7K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #51
70.1%
pass
03
Darlington LGV
20.8K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #69
60.5%
pass
04
Darlington
67.8K tests, Car, National rank #193
49.2%
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 Morton Palms?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Morton Palms, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Morton Palms?
Across Morton Palms'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 Morton Palms above the UK average by 0.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Morton Palms?
Darlington has the highest pass rate in Morton Palms at 49.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Morton Palms?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Morton Palms, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Morton Palms centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Darlington has the highest first-time pass rate in Morton Palms at 48.1% (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 Morton Palms?
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 Morton Palms?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Morton Palms 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 Morton Palms?
Not always. Smaller centres in Morton Palms 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. 63.6K passes recorded across 2 Morton Palms centres.