England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Slough

Slough has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 45.6% 3.1 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Slough
Avg car pass rate
45.6%
-3.1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
114.5K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Slough

Slough (London) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Slough, with a current pass rate of 45.6% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 45.6%, 3.1 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 114.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Slough vs the UK average

Slough
volume-weighted average
45.6%
-3.1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Slough below the UK average pass rate by 3.1 percentage points. Pass rates in Slough run slightly below the UK norm, suggesting routes here may be modestly more demanding.

Easiest & hardest centres in Slough

Pass rate by gender across Slough

Male pass rate
51.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
41.7%
weighted city average

Across Slough's test centres, men pass at 51.2% and women at 41.7% a gender gap of 9.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Slough

On the marking sheet

Every centre in Slough marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether response, traffic signs is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take response, traffic signs. Pre-test route familiarity not built. Eyes fixed too close in. Sign-blindness from over-focusing on the road surface. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

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 Slough?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Slough, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Slough?
Across Slough's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 45.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Slough below the UK average by 3.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Slough?
Slough (London) has the highest pass rate in Slough at 45.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Slough?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Slough, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Slough centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Slough (London) has the highest first-time pass rate in Slough at 43.5% (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 Slough?
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 Slough?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Slough 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 Slough?
Not always. Smaller centres in Slough 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.
Before the practical

Every centre in Slough needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

Sign shapes and colours, road markings and what each one tells you to do. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 52.9K passes recorded across 1 Slough centre.