What is the UK driving test pass rate?

The UK average pass rate for the Category B (car) practical driving test is around 48%, though it varies significantly between test centres, from roughly 35% at the hardest urban centres to over 65% at the easiest rural ones.

Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

Small rural test centres (particularly in Scotland and the Scottish Islands) consistently show the highest pass rates, often above 65%. Lerwick in Shetland leads the UK at around 68.5%.

Where does the data come from?

All statistics come from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) quarterly statistical release on GOV.UK. The dataset is released under the Open Government Licence and is updated automatically each quarter.

Does PassRates.uk show motorcycle and HGV pass rates?

Yes. The data covers the Category B (car) practical test, motorcycle Module 1 and Module 2 tests, and heavy-vehicle (LGV/HGV) tests for every UK test centre.

England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Zone2b

Zone2b has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 40.9% 7.1 pp below the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres

in Zone2b

Avg pass rate

40.9%

-7.1 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

18.2K

lifetime, all centres

About Zone2b

Zone2b is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 18.2K 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, Zone2b runs noticeably behind the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 40.9% trails the UK figure by 7.1 percentage points, a pattern typical of busy urban centres where complex routes, traffic and tight manoeuvring make the practical test harder.

Coventry is the only centre in Zone2b, with a current pass rate of 40.9%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Zone2b test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Zone2b vs the UK average

Zone2b

volume-weighted average

40.9%

-7.1 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

Zone2b below the UK average pass rate by 7.1 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Zone2b

Highest pass rate

Coventry

18.2K tests, #308

40.9%

Pass rate by gender across Zone2b

Male pass rate

43.7%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

37.6%

weighted city average

Across Zone2b's test centres, men pass at 43.7% and women at 37.6% a gender gap of 6.1 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Zone2b

Coventry

18.2K tests, Car, National rank #308

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 Zone2b?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Zone2b, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Zone2b?

Across the 1 test centre in Zone2b, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 40.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Zone2b below the UK average by 7.1 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Zone2b?

Coventry currently has the highest pass rate in Zone2b at 40.9%, based on 18.2K recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Zone2b?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Zone2b, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Zone2b centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Coventry has the highest first-time pass rate in Zone2b at 39.1%. 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 Zone2b?

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 Zone2b?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Zone2b 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 Zone2b?

Not always. Smaller centres in Zone2b 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. 7.4K passes recorded across 1 Zone2b centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.