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Halifax Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Halifax 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 Halifax.

How Halifax compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 44.98%, 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%
Halifax Overall
44.98%
2025/26 figures
Halifax Automatic
41.58%
Halifax 1st Attempt
42.92%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Halifax male pass rate
48.43%
Halifax male automatic
44.24%
Halifax male first attempt
46.00%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Halifax female pass rate
41.25%
Halifax female automatic
40.19%
Halifax female first attempt
39.32%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
45.0%
Best year
48.0%
2012/13
Change since 2007/08
-1.5 pts
Years published
19
Halifax Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Halifax 46.5%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Halifax 47.1%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Halifax 47.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Halifax 47.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Halifax 47.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Halifax 48.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Halifax 47.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Halifax 46.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Halifax 43.0%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Halifax 42.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Halifax 37.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Halifax 36.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Halifax 40.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Halifax 45.4%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Halifax 45.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Halifax 45.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Halifax 43.9%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Halifax 44.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Halifax 45.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 45.0% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 45.0% 50.0% -5.1 5,845 2,629
2024/25 44.7% 48.7% -4.0 4,959 2,219
2023/24 43.9% 47.9% -4.0 5,638 2,476
2022/23 45.4% 48.4% -3.0 4,207 1,909
2021/22 45.6% 48.9% -3.3 3,754 1,712
2020/21 45.4% 49.8% -4.4 979 444
2019/20 40.8% 45.9% -5.2 5,099 2,078
2018/19 36.0% 45.8% -9.8 5,022 1,807
2017/18 37.6% 46.3% -8.8 5,848 2,196
2016/17 42.3% 47.1% -4.8 5,555 2,351
2015/16 43.0% 47.0% -4.1 4,324 1,858
2014/15 46.8% 46.9% -0.1 4,541 2,124
2013/14 47.0% 47.1% -0.1 4,453 2,092
2012/13 48.0% 47.1% +0.9 4,221 2,027
2011/12 47.7% 46.9% +0.8 4,778 2,280
2010/11 47.6% 46.3% +1.2 5,061 2,408
2009/10 47.0% 45.9% +1.1 4,068 1,912
2008/09 47.1% 45.3% +1.8 4,862 2,288
2007/08 46.5% 44.2% +2.3 5,013 2,331

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
11.1 weeks
0.8 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
+0.1 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
18.6%
376 of 2,023 slots
Weeks to open availability
19.0
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 — 12.0 weeks September 2024 — 11.2 weeks October 2024 — 8.6 weeks November 2024 — 8.9 weeks December 2024 — 8.6 weeks January 2025 — 12.4 weeks February 2025 — 13.9 weeks March 2025 — 9.1 weeks April 2025 — 16.6 weeks May 2025 — 10.4 weeks June 2025 — 10.6 weeks July 2025 — 11.0 weeks August 2025 — 12.3 weeks September 2025 — 14.7 weeks October 2025 — 13.0 weeks November 2025 — 8.7 weeks December 2025 — 10.6 weeks January 2026 — 14.0 weeks February 2026 — 15.0 weeks March 2026 — 16.0 weeks April 2026 — 8.1 weeks May 2026 — 7.1 weeks June 2026 — 14.1 weeks July 2026 — 11.1 weeks 11.1

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 11.1 wks 2,023 1,647 18.6%
June 2026 14.1 wks 2,026 1,646 18.8%
May 2026 7.1 wks 1,942 1,714 11.7%
April 2026 8.1 wks 1,915 1,750 8.6%
March 2026 16.0 wks 1,757 1,679 4.4%
February 2026 15.0 wks 1,937 1,804 6.9%
January 2026 14.0 wks 2,061 1,846 10.4%
December 2025 10.6 wks 1,985 1,809 8.9%
November 2025 8.7 wks 1,971 1,881 4.6%
October 2025 13.0 wks 1,981 1,899 4.1%
September 2025 14.7 wks 2,214 2,099 5.2%
August 2025 12.3 wks 2,330 2,217 4.8%
July 2025 11.0 wks 2,390 2,285 4.4%
June 2025 10.6 wks 2,611 2,511 3.8%
May 2025 10.4 wks 2,598 2,443 6.0%
April 2025 16.6 wks 2,559 2,405 6.0%
March 2025 9.1 wks 1,848 1,774 4.0%
February 2025 13.9 wks 1,680 1,597 4.9%
January 2025 12.4 wks 1,758 1,701 3.2%
December 2024 8.6 wks 1,671 1,513 9.5%
November 2024 8.9 wks 1,561 1,367 12.4%
October 2024 8.6 wks 1,658 1,301 21.5%
September 2024 11.2 wks 1,201 1,167 2.8%
August 2024 12.0 wks 1,237 1,228 0.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 44.98% · 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 Halifax 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 Halifax Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 44.98% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Halifax?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Halifax is 11.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Halifax Driving Test Centre?
Halifax Driving Test Centre is located at 11 Cross Street West, Halifax. 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