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.