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Driving Test Pass Rates in Penzance

Penzance has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.4% 0.7 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 49.4% to 49.4%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
2
in Penzance
Avg car pass rate
49.4%
+0.7 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
24.6K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Penzance

Penzance is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Penzance, with a current pass rate of 49.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.4%, 0.7 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 24.6K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Penzance vs the UK average

Penzance
volume-weighted average
49.4%
+0.7 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Penzance above the UK average pass rate by 0.7 percentage points. Pass rates in Penzance sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Penzance

Highest pass rate
1
Penzance
2.3K tests (2024-25), #188
49.4%

Pass rate by gender across Penzance

Male pass rate
54.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
47.3%
weighted city average

Across Penzance's test centres, men pass at 54.5% and women at 47.3% a gender gap of 7.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
23.6K tests on record
Penzance
2.3K tests in 2024-25
49.4%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
993 tests on record
Penzance
993 tests in 2019-20, low sample
78.3%

All test centres in Penzance

01
Penzance
23.6K tests, Car, National rank #188
49.4%
pass
02
Penzance
Low sample
993 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #40
78.3%
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 Penzance?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Penzance, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Penzance?
Across Penzance's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Penzance above the UK average by 0.7 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Penzance?
Penzance has the highest pass rate in Penzance at 49.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Penzance?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Penzance, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Penzance centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Penzance has the highest first-time pass rate in Penzance at 45.9% (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 Penzance?
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 Penzance?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Penzance 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 Penzance?
Not always. Smaller centres in Penzance 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. 12.8K passes recorded across 2 Penzance centres.