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Gloucester Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Gloucester 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 Quedgeley.

How Gloucester compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 47.78%, 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%
Gloucester Overall
47.78%
2025/26 figures
Gloucester Automatic
36.52%
Gloucester 1st Attempt
48.32%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Gloucester male pass rate
47.63%
Gloucester male automatic
37.46%
Gloucester male first attempt
49.02%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Gloucester female pass rate
47.94%
Gloucester female automatic
35.96%
Gloucester female first attempt
47.60%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
47.8%
Best year
52.6%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+1.0 pts
Years published
18
Gloucester Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2007/08 — Gloucester 46.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Gloucester 45.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Gloucester 48.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Gloucester 50.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Gloucester 50.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Gloucester 51.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Gloucester 51.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Gloucester 51.2%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Gloucester 48.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Gloucester 46.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Gloucester 44.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Gloucester 45.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Gloucester 48.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Gloucester 52.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Gloucester 52.5%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Gloucester 48.9%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Gloucester 49.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Gloucester 47.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 47.8% 50.0%
View all 18 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 47.8% 50.0% -2.3 7,420 3,545
2024/25 49.6% 48.7% +0.9 6,511 3,231
2023/24 48.9% 47.9% +1.0 6,059 2,965
2022/23 52.5% 48.4% +4.1 6,963 3,656
2021/22 52.6% 48.9% +3.7 4,994 2,625
2020/21 48.1% 49.8% -1.7 1,805 869
2019/20 45.7% 45.9% -0.2 6,547 2,992
2018/19 44.8% 45.8% -1.0 7,427 3,325
2017/18 46.9% 46.3% +0.6 7,321 3,437
2016/17 48.6% 47.1% +1.5 7,273 3,535
2015/16 51.2% 47.0% +4.2 6,709 3,436
2014/15 51.4% 46.9% +4.5 6,658 3,419
2013/14 51.8% 47.1% +4.8 6,875 3,564
2012/13 50.2% 47.1% +3.0 6,836 3,430
2011/12 50.3% 46.9% +3.4 7,094 3,569
2009/10 48.2% 45.9% +2.3 6,656 3,207
2008/09 45.4% 45.3% +0.1 7,710 3,499
2007/08 46.8% 44.2% +2.6 7,250 3,391

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
19.0 weeks
7.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-4.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.3%
151 of 2,843 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 21.9 weeks September 2024 — 15.7 weeks October 2024 — 17.4 weeks November 2024 — 18.1 weeks December 2024 — 18.0 weeks January 2025 — 18.0 weeks February 2025 — 20.7 weeks March 2025 — 19.4 weeks April 2025 — 18.9 weeks May 2025 — 21.3 weeks June 2025 — 21.4 weeks July 2025 — 23.0 weeks August 2025 — 19.0 weeks September 2025 — 15.7 weeks October 2025 — 16.3 weeks November 2025 — 14.6 weeks December 2025 — 11.7 weeks January 2026 — 16.2 weeks February 2026 — 16.8 weeks March 2026 — 9.6 weeks April 2026 — 10.3 weeks May 2026 — 17.0 weeks June 2026 — 15.4 weeks July 2026 — 19.0 weeks 19.0

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 19.0 wks 2,843 2,692 5.3%
June 2026 15.4 wks 2,892 2,740 5.3%
May 2026 17.0 wks 2,894 2,773 4.2%
April 2026 10.3 wks 2,534 2,462 2.8%
March 2026 9.6 wks 2,575 2,505 2.7%
February 2026 16.8 wks 2,564 2,496 2.7%
January 2026 16.2 wks 2,591 2,484 4.1%
December 2025 11.7 wks 2,439 2,330 4.5%
November 2025 14.6 wks 2,612 2,527 3.3%
October 2025 16.3 wks 2,186 2,172 0.6%
September 2025 15.7 wks 2,128 2,055 3.4%
August 2025 19.0 wks 2,157 2,051 4.9%
July 2025 23.0 wks 1,834 1,730 5.7%
June 2025 21.4 wks 2,054 1,953 4.9%
May 2025 21.3 wks 2,177 2,081 4.4%
April 2025 18.9 wks 2,324 2,243 3.5%
March 2025 19.4 wks 2,479 2,378 4.1%
February 2025 20.7 wks 2,734 2,617 4.3%
January 2025 18.0 wks 2,637 2,489 5.6%
December 2024 18.0 wks 2,650 2,509 5.3%
November 2024 18.1 wks 2,571 2,494 3.0%
October 2024 17.4 wks 2,736 2,600 5.0%
September 2024 15.7 wks 2,761 2,639 4.4%
August 2024 21.9 wks 2,664 2,508 5.9%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 47.78% · 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 47.78% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Gloucester?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Gloucester is 19.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Gloucester Driving Test Centre?
Gloucester Driving Test Centre is located at Falcon Close, Quedgeley. 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