Exeter Driving Test Centre in Exeter
Welcome to your personalised guide for the Exeter 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 Exeter.
How Exeter compares
Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 47.90%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 48.70%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.
- UK Overall Pass Rate
- 48.70%
- Exeter Overall
- 47.90%
- Exeter Automatic
- 42.37%
- Exeter 1st Attempt
- 46.73%
Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.
Male candidates
- UK male pass rate
- 49.50%
- Exeter male pass rate
- 47.30%
- Exeter male automatic
- 45.38%
- Exeter male first attempt
- 46.70%
Female candidates
- UK female pass rate
- 47.60%
- Exeter female pass rate
- 48.70%
- Exeter female automatic
- 40.03%
- Exeter female first attempt
- 46.77%
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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
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 Exeter 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 Exeter Driving Test Centre?
- The pass rate is 47.90% as of 2025.
- How do I get to Exeter Driving Test Centre?
- Exeter Driving Test Centre is located at Thorverton Road, Exeter. 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, last updated September 2025, licensed under the Open Government Licence