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Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Bishops Stortford.

How Bishops Stortford compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.33%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Bishops Stortford Overall
51.33%
2025/26 figures
Bishops Stortford Automatic
42.81%
Bishops Stortford 1st Attempt
50.89%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Bishops Stortford male pass rate
51.65%
Bishops Stortford male automatic
42.86%
Bishops Stortford male first attempt
51.68%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Bishops Stortford female pass rate
50.95%
Bishops Stortford female automatic
42.78%
Bishops Stortford female first attempt
49.97%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Bishops Stortford has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
51.3%
Best year
51.3%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+6.2 pts
Years published
19
Bishops Stortford Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Bishops Stortford 45.1%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Bishops Stortford 47.2%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Bishops Stortford 48.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Bishops Stortford 44.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Bishops Stortford 44.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Bishops Stortford 42.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Bishops Stortford 47.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Bishops Stortford 47.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Bishops Stortford 49.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Bishops Stortford 45.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Bishops Stortford 44.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Bishops Stortford 43.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Bishops Stortford 46.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Bishops Stortford 49.7%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Bishops Stortford 47.4%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Bishops Stortford 50.6%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Bishops Stortford 49.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Bishops Stortford 50.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Bishops Stortford 51.3%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.3% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.3% 50.0% +1.3 6,409 3,290
2024/25 50.4% 48.7% +1.7 6,826 3,443
2023/24 49.5% 47.9% +1.7 8,006 3,966
2022/23 50.6% 48.4% +2.2 5,315 2,689
2021/22 47.4% 48.9% -1.5 5,127 2,428
2020/21 49.7% 49.8% -0.1 1,379 685
2019/20 46.2% 45.9% +0.3 6,238 2,884
2018/19 43.7% 45.8% -2.0 6,648 2,908
2017/18 44.7% 46.3% -1.6 7,248 3,242
2016/17 45.4% 47.1% -1.7 7,997 3,627
2015/16 49.9% 47.0% +2.8 7,537 3,760
2014/15 47.3% 46.9% +0.4 6,403 3,027
2013/14 47.1% 47.1% +0.0 6,154 2,898
2012/13 42.8% 47.1% -4.4 6,577 2,814
2011/12 44.0% 46.9% -2.9 7,377 3,247
2010/11 44.6% 46.3% -1.8 7,061 3,148
2009/10 48.6% 45.9% +2.7 6,247 3,034
2008/09 47.2% 45.3% +2.0 6,949 3,283
2007/08 45.1% 44.2% +0.9 6,749 3,046

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Bishops Stortford, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
10.4 weeks
1.5 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-3.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
7.9%
154 of 1,960 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 9.0 weeks September 2024 — 9.3 weeks October 2024 — 8.1 weeks November 2024 — 8.3 weeks December 2024 — 13.3 weeks January 2025 — 14.6 weeks February 2025 — 13.6 weeks March 2025 — 13.4 weeks April 2025 — 11.0 weeks May 2025 — 12.4 weeks June 2025 — 12.3 weeks July 2025 — 13.7 weeks August 2025 — 14.1 weeks September 2025 — 14.1 weeks October 2025 — 13.3 weeks November 2025 — 10.3 weeks December 2025 — 12.1 weeks January 2026 — 12.0 weeks February 2026 — 7.8 weeks March 2026 — 7.0 weeks April 2026 — 9.6 weeks May 2026 — 14.3 weeks June 2026 — 11.3 weeks July 2026 — 10.4 weeks 10.4

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 10.4 wks 1,960 1,806 7.9%
June 2026 11.3 wks 2,153 1,995 7.3%
May 2026 14.3 wks 2,118 2,030 4.2%
April 2026 9.6 wks 2,030 1,918 5.5%
March 2026 7.0 wks 2,003 1,896 5.3%
February 2026 7.8 wks 2,156 2,038 5.5%
January 2026 12.0 wks 1,779 1,670 6.1%
December 2025 12.1 wks 1,478 1,372 7.2%
November 2025 10.3 wks 1,490 1,402 5.9%
October 2025 13.3 wks 1,501 1,432 4.6%
September 2025 14.1 wks 1,674 1,570 6.2%
August 2025 14.1 wks 1,630 1,519 6.8%
July 2025 13.7 wks 1,523 1,409 7.5%
June 2025 12.3 wks 1,722 1,608 6.6%
May 2025 12.4 wks 1,646 1,521 7.6%
April 2025 11.0 wks 1,650 1,522 7.8%
March 2025 13.4 wks 1,653 1,542 6.7%
February 2025 13.6 wks 1,794 1,673 6.7%
January 2025 14.6 wks 1,809 1,685 6.9%
December 2024 13.3 wks 1,750 1,623 7.3%
November 2024 8.3 wks 1,742 1,638 6.0%
October 2024 8.1 wks 1,909 1,799 5.8%
September 2024 9.3 wks 2,049 1,937 5.5%
August 2024 9.0 wks 1,833 1,679 8.4%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.33% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.33% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bishops Stortford?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Bishops Stortford is 10.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre?
Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre is located at South Road, Bishops Stortford. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence