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Driving Test Pass Rates in Taunton

Taunton has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 56.3% 7.6 pp above 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 56.3% and the lowest on 56.3%.

Centres
3
in Taunton
Avg car pass rate
56.3%
+7.6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
107.3K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Taunton

Taunton is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Taunton, with a current pass rate of 56.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 56.3%, 7.6 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 107.3K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Taunton vs the UK average

Taunton
volume-weighted average
56.3%
+7.6 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Taunton above the UK average pass rate by 7.6 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 Taunton

Highest pass rate
1
Taunton
2.8K tests (2024-25), #57
76.2%
2
Taunton
2.8K tests (2024-25), #46
71.3%
3
Taunton
7.0K tests (2024-25), #94
56.3%
Lowest pass rate
1
Taunton LGV
1.3K tests (2012-13), #96
54.3%
2
Taunton
7.0K tests (2024-25), #94
56.3%
3
Taunton
2.8K tests (2024-25), #46
71.3%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Taunton

Male pass rate
62.1%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
55.7%
weighted city average

Across Taunton's test centres, men pass at 62.1% and women at 55.7% a gender gap of 6.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
80.7K tests on record
Taunton
7.0K tests in 2024-25
56.3%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
10.1K tests on record
Taunton
2.8K tests in 2024-25
71.3%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
9.9K tests on record
Taunton
2.8K tests in 2024-25
76.2%
HGV / LGV (2)
6.5K tests on record
Taunton Training
897 tests in 2023-24, low sample
82.7%
Taunton LGV
1.3K tests in 2012-13
54.3%

All test centres in Taunton

01
Taunton
9.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #57
76.2%
pass
02
Taunton
10.1K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #46
71.3%
pass
03
Taunton
80.7K tests, Car, National rank #94
56.3%
pass
04
Taunton LGV
3.4K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #96
54.3%
pass
05
Taunton Training
Low sample
3.1K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #7
82.7%
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 Taunton?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Taunton, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Taunton?
Across Taunton's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 56.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Taunton above the UK average by 7.6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Taunton?
Taunton has the highest pass rate in Taunton at 56.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Taunton?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Taunton, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Taunton centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Taunton has the highest first-time pass rate in Taunton at 56.2% (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 Taunton?
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 Taunton?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Taunton 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 Taunton?
Not always. Smaller centres in Taunton 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. 64.7K passes recorded across 3 Taunton centres.