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Bridlington Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Bridlington 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 Bridlington.

How Bridlington compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 55.53%, 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%
Bridlington Overall
55.53%
2025/26 figures
Bridlington Automatic
44.05%
Bridlington 1st Attempt
55.56%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Bridlington male pass rate
59.31%
Bridlington male automatic
45.45%
Bridlington male first attempt
60.68%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Bridlington female pass rate
51.75%
Bridlington female automatic
43.32%
Bridlington female first attempt
50.19%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
55.5%
Best year
63.3%
2022/23
Change since 2007/08
+6.9 pts
Years published
19
Bridlington Great Britain average
40% 48% 55% 63% 70% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Bridlington 48.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Bridlington 51.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Bridlington 50.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Bridlington 52.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Bridlington 52.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Bridlington 59.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Bridlington 56.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Bridlington 57.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Bridlington 56.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Bridlington 55.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Bridlington 59.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Bridlington 58.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Bridlington 56.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Bridlington 56.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Bridlington 60.0%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Bridlington 63.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Bridlington 59.6%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Bridlington 56.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Bridlington 55.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 55.5% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 55.5% 50.0% +5.5 3,027 1,681
2024/25 56.4% 48.7% +7.7 2,766 1,560
2023/24 59.6% 47.9% +11.7 2,883 1,719
2022/23 63.3% 48.4% +14.9 3,008 1,903
2021/22 60.0% 48.9% +11.2 1,699 1,020
2020/21 56.9% 49.8% +7.1 427 243
2019/20 56.5% 45.9% +10.6 1,838 1,039
2018/19 58.3% 45.8% +12.5 1,723 1,005
2017/18 59.7% 46.3% +13.3 1,839 1,097
2016/17 55.7% 47.1% +8.6 2,224 1,238
2015/16 56.9% 47.0% +9.9 1,709 973
2014/15 57.0% 46.9% +10.1 1,911 1,090
2013/14 56.8% 47.1% +9.7 1,839 1,045
2012/13 59.2% 47.1% +12.0 1,789 1,059
2011/12 52.9% 46.9% +6.0 1,870 990
2010/11 52.1% 46.3% +5.8 1,957 1,020
2009/10 50.8% 45.9% +4.9 2,022 1,028
2008/09 51.5% 45.3% +6.2 2,030 1,045
2007/08 48.6% 44.2% +4.4 2,050 997

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
11.9 weeks
0.0 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-3.8 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
3.4%
29 of 849 slots
Weeks to open availability
10.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 10.1 weeks September 2024 — 11.9 weeks October 2024 — 12.3 weeks November 2024 — 11.7 weeks December 2024 — 13.6 weeks January 2025 — 14.4 weeks February 2025 — 13.9 weeks March 2025 — 13.1 weeks April 2025 — 8.7 weeks May 2025 — 14.4 weeks June 2025 — 14.6 weeks July 2025 — 15.7 weeks August 2025 — 12.1 weeks September 2025 — 14.0 weeks October 2025 — 10.5 weeks November 2025 — 15.4 weeks December 2025 — 17.3 weeks January 2026 — 16.1 weeks February 2026 — 16.1 weeks March 2026 — 11.4 weeks April 2026 — 11.7 weeks May 2026 — 16.1 weeks June 2026 — 18.1 weeks July 2026 — 11.9 weeks 11.9

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 11.9 wks 849 820 3.4%
June 2026 18.1 wks 944 883 6.5%
May 2026 16.1 wks 849 791 6.8%
April 2026 11.7 wks 747 714 4.4%
March 2026 11.4 wks 850 815 4.1%
February 2026 16.1 wks 1,192 1,112 6.7%
January 2026 16.1 wks 1,249 1,179 5.6%
December 2025 17.3 wks 1,118 1,038 7.2%
November 2025 15.4 wks 1,039 966 7.0%
October 2025 10.5 wks 1,029 997 3.1%
September 2025 14.0 wks 1,113 1,025 7.9%
August 2025 12.1 wks 1,130 1,059 6.3%
July 2025 15.7 wks 1,125 1,033 8.2%
June 2025 14.6 wks 1,076 972 9.7%
May 2025 14.4 wks 1,052 959 8.8%
April 2025 8.7 wks 1,093 1,038 5.0%
March 2025 13.1 wks 1,112 1,014 8.8%
February 2025 13.9 wks 1,238 844 31.8%
January 2025 14.4 wks 1,233 772 37.4%
December 2024 13.6 wks 1,207 708 41.3%
November 2024 11.7 wks 1,198 715 40.3%
October 2024 12.3 wks 1,169 679 41.9%
September 2024 11.9 wks 1,142 679 40.5%
August 2024 10.1 wks 1,106 683 38.2%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 55.53% · 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 Bridlington 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 Bridlington Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 55.53% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bridlington?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Bridlington is 11.9 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Bridlington Driving Test Centre?
Bridlington Driving Test Centre is located at Driving Test Centre Bridlington Units 23 & 24 Enterprise Way, Bridlington. 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