Driving Test Pass Rates in Wade Trough
Wade Trough has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 77.9% — 29.9 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 Wade Trough
Wade Trough is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 2.0K 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, Wade Trough runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 77.9% is 29.9 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) is the only centre in Wade Trough, with a current pass rate of 77.9%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Wade Trough test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
Wade Trough vs the UK average
Wade Trough above the UK average pass rate by 29.9 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 Wade Trough
Pass rate by gender across Wade Trough
Across Wade Trough's test centres, men pass at 79% and women at 77.4% — a gender gap of 1.6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.
All test centres in Wade Trough
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 Wade Trough?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Wade Trough, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Wade Trough?
Across the 1 test centre in Wade Trough, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 77.9% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Wade Trough above the UK average by 29.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Wade Trough?
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) currently has the highest pass rate in Wade Trough at 77.9%, based on 2.0K recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Wade Trough?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Wade Trough — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Wade Trough centre has the best first-time pass rate?
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) has the highest first-time pass rate in Wade Trough 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 Wade Trough?
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 Wade Trough?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Wade Trough 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 Wade Trough?
Not always. Smaller centres in Wade Trough 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. 1.5K passes recorded across 1 Wade Trough centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.