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Driving Test Pass Rates in Whitby

Whitby has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 59.2% 10.5 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.

Centres
1
in Whitby
Avg car pass rate
59.2%
+10.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
8.2K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Whitby

Whitby is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Whitby, with a current pass rate of 59.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 59.2%, 10.5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 8.2K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Whitby vs the UK average

Whitby
volume-weighted average
59.2%
+10.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Whitby above the UK average pass rate by 10.5 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 Whitby

Highest pass rate
1
Whitby
1.4K tests (2024-25), #58
59.2%

Pass rate by gender across Whitby

Male pass rate
65%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
57.1%
weighted city average

Across Whitby's test centres, men pass at 65% and women at 57.1% a gender gap of 7.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Whitby

01
Whitby
8.2K tests, Car, National rank #58
59.2%
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 Whitby?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Whitby, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Whitby?
Across Whitby's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 59.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Whitby above the UK average by 10.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Whitby?
Whitby has the highest pass rate in Whitby at 59.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.4K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Whitby?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Whitby, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Whitby centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Whitby has the highest first-time pass rate in Whitby at 57.6% (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 Whitby?
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 Whitby?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Whitby 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 Whitby?
Not always. Smaller centres in Whitby 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. 5.0K passes recorded across 1 Whitby centre.