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Driving Test Pass Rates in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 51.9% 3.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Newton Abbot compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Newton Abbot
Avg car pass rate
51.9%
+3.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
96.6K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Newton Abbot, with a current pass rate of 51.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 51.9%, 3.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 96.6K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Newton Abbot vs the UK average

Newton Abbot
volume-weighted average
51.9%
+3.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Newton Abbot above the UK average pass rate by 3.2 percentage points. Pass rates in Newton Abbot run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Newton Abbot

Highest pass rate
1
Newton Abbot
6.3K tests (2024-25), #135
51.9%

Pass rate by gender across Newton Abbot

Male pass rate
57.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
50.8%
weighted city average

Across Newton Abbot's test centres, men pass at 57.3% and women at 50.8% 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.

All test centres in Newton Abbot

01
Newton Abbot
96.6K tests, Car, National rank #135
51.9%
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 Newton Abbot?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Newton Abbot, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Newton Abbot?
Across Newton Abbot's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 51.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Newton Abbot above the UK average by 3.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot has the highest pass rate in Newton Abbot at 51.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Newton Abbot?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Newton Abbot, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Newton Abbot centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Newton Abbot has the highest first-time pass rate in Newton Abbot at 51.4% (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 Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot?
Not always. Smaller centres in Newton Abbot 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. 52.1K passes recorded across 1 Newton Abbot centre.