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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK has seen a major increase in the backlog of driving tests, resulting in significant delays for many eager learners. With most driving test centres now experiencing waiting periods of 3 to 4 months, the pressure on new drivers to pass their tests on the first attempt has never been higher. In this challenging environment, having insight into which test centres offer the highest pass rates can be incredibly valuable for those preparing to take their driving tests. To address this need, Law Trucks has taken a look into the data and the figures, and produced the Driving Test Report. This comprehensive report ranks test centres across the UK based on their average pass rates over the past year, providing a crucial resource for learners who want to maximise their chances of success.

In this blog post, we'll dive into the findings of the Driving Test Report, highlight which areas boast the highest pass rates and even offer tips on how you can make the most of this information to increase your chances of passing your driving test on the first try. Whether you're a learner or just curious about driving test trends, this guide will equip you with valuable insights to navigate the driving test landscape more effectively.

 

Key Findings:

🛞 Lancing has the highest driving test pass rate out of these popular test centres with 61.4%.

🛞 Goodmayes in London conducted the most tests over this period, with 26,042 in one year. This test centre also had the highest amount of passes with 11,677.

 

Top 20 test centres with the highest pass rate average (in top 100 busiest list)

Test Centre

Area

Tests Conducted

Test Passes

Pass Rate (%)

Lancing

West Sussex

8,856

5,434

61.4

Ipswich

Suffolk

10,073

6,038

59.9

Norwich (Peachman Way)

Norfolk

10,607

6,279

59.2

Farnborough

Hampshire

10,712

6,253

58.4

Lee On The Solent

Hampshire

12,557

7,221

57.5

Sidcup (London)

London

12,953

7,437

57.4

Preston

Lancashire

11,115

6,305

56.7

Bristol (Avonmouth)

Bristol

11,066

6,231

56.3

Gillingham

Kent

13,091

7,353

56.2

Herne Bay

Kent

8,453

4,744

56.1

Llantrisant

Wales

8,517

4,675

54.9

Bolton (Manchester)

Greater Manchester

12,037

6,574

54.6

Swansea

Wales

10,403

5,551

53.4

Bristol (Kingswood)

Bristol

12,259

6,474

52.8

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

London

9,726

5,135

52.8

Bedford

Bedfordshire

8,665

4,564

52.7

Bredbury (Manchester)

Greater Manchester

10,395

5,431

52.2

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

London

12,599

6,557

52.0

West Didsbury (Manchester)

Greater Manchester

17,895

9,210

51.5

Tolworth (London)

London

11,763

6,046

51.4

Methodology:

  • The data around each test centre's pass rate in the UK was taken from the Office for National Statistics, which took an average from April 2023 – March 2024.
  • From this data, we took the top 100 test centres based on the amount of tests conducted there over this period.

 

In Conclusion

In conclusion, navigating the driving test backlog and finding the best test centres can make a crucial difference for learners aiming to pass their tests. Similarly, making informed decisions is essential when choosing the right truck for your business.

At Law Trucks, we specialise in providing high-quality used trucks that meet your needs and budget. Just as selecting a top-performing driving test centre can enhance your chances of success, choosing one of our reliable trucks can help drive your business forward. Explore our extensive range of used trucks and let us help you find the perfect vehicle to support your goals.