Question 1

What is the UK driving test pass rate?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

Accepted Answer

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%.

Question 3

Where does the data come from?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Does PassRates.uk show motorcycle and HGV pass rates?

Accepted Answer

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.

Driving Test Pass Rates in Northern Ireland

Top 10 — easiest in Northern Ireland

Top 10 — hardest in Northern Ireland

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