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Bristol (Brislington) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Bristol (Brislington) 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 Bristol.

How Bristol (Brislington) compares

Candidates testing here achieved a pass rate of 47.95% in 2020/21, the last year DVSA published figures for this centre,, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Bristol (Brislington) Overall
47.95%
2020/21 figures
Bristol (Brislington) Automatic
39.82%
Bristol (Brislington) 1st Attempt
49.63%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Bristol (Brislington) male pass rate
50.69%
Bristol (Brislington) male automatic
44.44%
Bristol (Brislington) male first attempt
52.21%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Bristol (Brislington) female pass rate
45.30%
Bristol (Brislington) female automatic
36.76%
Bristol (Brislington) female first attempt
46.98%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Bristol (Brislington) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2020/21, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2020/21)
47.9%
Best year
55.3%
2011/12
Change since 2007/08
-0.4 pts
Years published
14
Bristol (Brislington) Great Britain average
35% 41% 48% 54% 60% 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2021 2007/08 — Bristol (Brislington) 48.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Bristol (Brislington) 51.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Bristol (Brislington) 52.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Bristol (Brislington) 52.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Bristol (Brislington) 55.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Bristol (Brislington) 52.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Bristol (Brislington) 49.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Bristol (Brislington) 48.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Bristol (Brislington) 48.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Bristol (Brislington) 47.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Bristol (Brislington) 44.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Bristol (Brislington) 43.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Bristol (Brislington) 41.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Bristol (Brislington) 47.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 47.9% 49.8%
View all 14 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2020/21 47.9% 49.8% -1.9 1,631 782
2019/20 41.9% 45.9% -4.1 6,294 2,635
2018/19 43.3% 45.8% -2.5 6,650 2,881
2017/18 44.4% 46.3% -1.9 6,546 2,909
2016/17 47.3% 47.1% +0.2 6,016 2,843
2015/16 48.5% 47.0% +1.4 5,799 2,811
2014/15 48.2% 46.9% +1.3 6,093 2,939
2013/14 49.5% 47.1% +2.4 5,777 2,861
2012/13 52.7% 47.1% +5.6 5,643 2,974
2011/12 55.3% 46.9% +8.4 5,862 3,243
2010/11 52.9% 46.3% +6.6 6,125 3,240
2009/10 52.1% 45.9% +6.2 5,786 3,015
2008/09 51.3% 45.3% +6.0 5,335 2,739
2007/08 48.3% 44.2% +4.1 5,068 2,448

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Centre average: 47.95% · 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.

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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 Bristol (Brislington) 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 Bristol (Brislington) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 47.95% as of 2021.
How do I get to Bristol (Brislington) Driving Test Centre?
Bristol (Brislington) Driving Test Centre is located at Government Buildings, Flowers Hill, Bristol. 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 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence