Driving Test Pass Rates in Poles Lane
Poles Lane has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 65.2% — 17.2 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 Poles Lane
Poles Lane is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 952 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, Poles Lane runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 65.2% is 17.2 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.
2 Start - Otterbourne is the only centre in Poles Lane, with a current pass rate of 65.2%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Poles Lane test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
Poles Lane vs the UK average
Poles Lane above the UK average pass rate by 17.2 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average — though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.
Easiest & hardest centres in Poles Lane
Pass rate by gender across Poles Lane
Across Poles Lane's test centres, men pass at 64% and women at 78.4% — a gender gap of 14.4 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.
All test centres in Poles Lane
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 Poles Lane?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Poles Lane, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Poles Lane?
Across the 1 test centre in Poles Lane, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 65.2% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Poles Lane above the UK average by 17.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Poles Lane?
2 Start - Otterbourne currently has the highest pass rate in Poles Lane at 65.2%, based on 952 recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Poles Lane?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Poles Lane — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Poles Lane centre has the best first-time pass rate?
2 Start - Otterbourne has the highest first-time pass rate in Poles Lane at 0%. 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 Poles Lane?
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 Poles Lane?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Poles Lane 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 Poles Lane?
Not always. Smaller centres in Poles Lane 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. 621 passes recorded across 1 Poles Lane centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.