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Driving Test Pass Rates in Preston

Preston has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 53.7% 5 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Preston
Avg car pass rate
53.7%
+5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
140.3K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Preston

Preston is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Preston, with a current pass rate of 53.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 53.7%, 5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 140.3K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Preston vs the UK average

Preston
volume-weighted average
53.7%
+5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Preston above the UK average pass rate by 5 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 Preston

Highest pass rate
1
Preston
11.4K tests (2024-25), #117
53.7%

Pass rate by gender across Preston

Male pass rate
56.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.8%
weighted city average

Across Preston's test centres, men pass at 56.3% and women at 48.8% a gender gap of 7.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Preston

01
Preston
140.3K tests, Car, National rank #117
53.7%
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 Preston?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Preston, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Preston?
Across Preston's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 53.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Preston above the UK average by 5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Preston?
Preston has the highest pass rate in Preston at 53.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 11.4K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Preston?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Preston, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Preston centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Preston has the highest first-time pass rate in Preston at 53.8% (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 Preston?
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 Preston?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Preston 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 Preston?
Not always. Smaller centres in Preston 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. 73.8K passes recorded across 1 Preston centre.