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Driving Test Pass Rates in Poole

Poole has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 48.4% 0.3 pp below 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 48.4% and the lowest on 48.4%.

Centres
2
in Poole
Avg car pass rate
48.4%
-0.3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
96.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Poole

Poole is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Poole, with a current pass rate of 48.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 48.4%, 0.3 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 96.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Poole vs the UK average

Poole
volume-weighted average
48.4%
-0.3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Poole below the UK average pass rate by 0.3 percentage points. Pass rates in Poole sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Poole

Highest pass rate
1
Poole
2.8K tests (2024-25), #5
81.4%
2
Poole
2.0K tests (2024-25), #28
79.6%
3
Poole
1.7K tests (2024-25), #23
73.6%
Lowest pass rate
1
Poole
9.6K tests (2024-25), #205
48.4%
2
Poole
1.7K tests (2024-25), #23
73.6%
3
Poole
2.0K tests (2024-25), #28
79.6%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Poole

Male pass rate
59.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
54.9%
weighted city average

Across Poole's test centres, men pass at 59.9% and women at 54.9% a gender gap of 5.1 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
64.9K tests on record
Poole
9.6K tests in 2024-25
48.4%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
13.8K tests on record
Poole
2.8K tests in 2024-25
81.4%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
8.8K tests on record
Poole
2.0K tests in 2024-25
79.6%
HGV / LGV (1)
9.0K tests on record
Poole
1.7K tests in 2024-25
73.6%

All test centres in Poole

01
Poole
13.8K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #5
81.4%
pass
02
Poole
8.8K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #28
79.6%
pass
03
Poole
9.0K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #23
73.6%
pass
04
Poole
64.9K tests, Car, National rank #205
48.4%
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 Poole?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Poole, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Poole?
Across Poole's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 48.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Poole below the UK average by 0.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Poole?
Poole has the highest pass rate in Poole at 48.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Poole?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Poole, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Poole centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Poole has the highest first-time pass rate in Poole at 47.8% (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 Poole?
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 Poole?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Poole 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 Poole?
Not always. Smaller centres in Poole 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. 56.1K passes recorded across 2 Poole centres.