Highest Driving Test Centre Pass Rates in the UK

The Importance of Choosing the Right Driving Test Centre

Although the decision of where to take your driving test shouldn't be influenced solely by pass rate statistics, these numbers can provide valuable insights. Centres with high pass rates often have conditions conducive to a successful test and can inspire confidence as you prepare.

Getting the Most Out of Our Comprehensive Pass Rate Table

We offer a detailed table displaying the driving test pass rates from 2007 to 2024. This data is divided by gender, presenting a unique look at trends and patterns over the years.

You can use the dropdown menu to select any year and examine the total pass rate, number of tests conducted, and the total passes for both male and female candidates.

Total Male Female
Test Center Pass Rate Conducted Passes Pass Rate Conducted Passes Pass Rate Conducted Passes
UK Average 47.89% 1945225 931494 49.06% 1057391 518790 46.48% 887823 412698
1 - Benbecula Island (Benbecula Island/Western Isles) 90.99% 111 101 90.38% 52 47 91.53% 59 54
2 - Barra (Isle of Barra/Western Isles) 90.00% 20 18 80.00% 10 8 100.00% 10 10
3 - Mallaig (Mallaig/Highlands) 85.37% 41 35 77.78% 18 14 91.30% 23 21
4 - Gairloch (Gairloch/Highlands) 73.47% 49 36 80.77% 26 21 65.22% 23 15
5 - Inveraray (Inverary/Argyll and Bute) 71.74% 92 66 80.00% 40 32 65.38% 52 34
6 - Forfar (Forfar/Angus) 70.52% 692 488 75.38% 325 245 66.21% 367 243
7 - Arbroath (Arbroath/Angus) 69.23% 598 414 75.39% 256 193 64.62% 342 221
8 - Ullapool (Ullapool/Highlands) 68.57% 70 48 78.12% 32 25 60.53% 38 23
9 - Ballater (Ballater/Aberdeenshire) 68.28% 145 99 67.61% 71 48 68.92% 74 51
10 - Golspie (Golspie/Sutherland) 67.74% 93 63 65.85% 41 27 69.23% 52 36
11 - Newtown (Newtown/Powys) 67.74% 1835 1243 66.17% 1070 708 69.93% 765 535
12 - Montrose (Montrose/Angus) 67.60% 642 434 68.36% 335 229 66.78% 307 205
13 - Kyle of Lochalsh (Kyle of Lochalsh/Highlands) 67.44% 129 87 68.57% 70 48 66.10% 59 39
14 - Duns (Duns/Berwickshire) 67.41% 135 91 71.19% 59 42 64.47% 76 49
15 - Hawick (Hawick/Roxburgh) 67.19% 381 256 73.89% 180 133 61.19% 201 123

If you're also interested in the other side of the spectrum, don't miss our companion post on the Lowest Driving Test Centre Pass Rates in the UK. You can access this and many other insightful blog posts on our blog page.

Remember, confidence is key to success, and we're here to help you achieve it.