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Huddersfield Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield.

How Huddersfield compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 49.21%, 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%
Huddersfield Overall
49.21%
2025/26 figures
Huddersfield Automatic
43.39%
Huddersfield 1st Attempt
49.37%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Huddersfield male pass rate
50.63%
Huddersfield male automatic
45.08%
Huddersfield male first attempt
49.97%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Huddersfield female pass rate
47.43%
Huddersfield female automatic
42.11%
Huddersfield female first attempt
48.60%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
49.2%
Best year
51.3%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+10.4 pts
Years published
19
Huddersfield Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Huddersfield 38.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Huddersfield 42.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Huddersfield 45.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Huddersfield 43.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Huddersfield 45.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Huddersfield 46.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Huddersfield 44.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Huddersfield 43.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Huddersfield 47.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Huddersfield 48.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Huddersfield 47.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Huddersfield 46.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Huddersfield 46.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Huddersfield 51.3%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Huddersfield 47.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Huddersfield 45.0%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Huddersfield 48.9%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Huddersfield 48.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Huddersfield 49.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 49.2% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 49.2% 50.0% -0.8 10,563 5,198
2024/25 48.4% 48.7% -0.3 9,223 4,468
2023/24 48.9% 47.9% +1.0 8,996 4,401
2022/23 45.0% 48.4% -3.4 7,270 3,268
2021/22 47.2% 48.9% -1.7 6,964 3,289
2020/21 51.3% 49.8% +1.5 2,309 1,184
2019/20 46.6% 45.9% +0.7 6,577 3,067
2018/19 46.8% 45.8% +1.0 6,771 3,166
2017/18 47.7% 46.3% +1.4 7,340 3,501
2016/17 48.5% 47.1% +1.5 7,809 3,791
2015/16 47.3% 47.0% +0.2 6,588 3,113
2014/15 43.3% 46.9% -3.6 7,160 3,101
2013/14 44.4% 47.1% -2.6 6,432 2,859
2012/13 46.3% 47.1% -0.8 5,302 2,457
2011/12 45.4% 46.9% -1.5 6,992 3,174
2010/11 43.7% 46.3% -2.7 6,691 2,921
2009/10 45.1% 45.9% -0.8 6,363 2,867
2008/09 42.6% 45.3% -2.7 7,810 3,325
2007/08 38.8% 44.2% -5.5 7,571 2,935

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Huddersfield, 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
-1.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
22.6%
822 of 3,641 slots
Weeks to open availability
18.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 12.1 weeks September 2024 — 10.0 weeks October 2024 — 11.1 weeks November 2024 — 13.9 weeks December 2024 — 13.0 weeks January 2025 — 13.7 weeks February 2025 — 15.3 weeks March 2025 — 14.4 weeks April 2025 — 14.4 weeks May 2025 — 13.9 weeks June 2025 — 13.0 weeks July 2025 — 12.1 weeks August 2025 — 12.6 weeks September 2025 — 14.0 weeks October 2025 — 13.9 weeks November 2025 — 13.1 weeks December 2025 — 12.7 weeks January 2026 — 10.3 weeks February 2026 — 15.4 weeks March 2026 — 13.4 weeks April 2026 — 11.7 weeks May 2026 — 13.7 weeks June 2026 — 12.6 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 3,641 2,819 22.6%
June 2026 12.6 wks 3,595 2,862 20.4%
May 2026 13.7 wks 3,371 3,057 9.3%
April 2026 11.7 wks 3,520 3,175 9.8%
March 2026 13.4 wks 3,487 3,201 8.2%
February 2026 15.4 wks 3,894 3,380 13.2%
January 2026 10.3 wks 4,224 3,574 15.4%
December 2025 12.7 wks 4,228 3,651 13.6%
November 2025 13.1 wks 4,114 3,912 4.9%
October 2025 13.9 wks 4,022 3,977 1.1%
September 2025 14.0 wks 4,558 4,326 5.1%
August 2025 12.6 wks 4,467 4,246 4.9%
July 2025 12.1 wks 3,912 3,697 5.5%
June 2025 13.0 wks 4,472 4,054 9.3%
May 2025 13.9 wks 3,829 3,608 5.8%
April 2025 14.4 wks 3,730 3,505 6.0%
March 2025 14.4 wks 3,452 3,260 5.6%
February 2025 15.3 wks 3,650 3,294 9.8%
January 2025 13.7 wks 3,775 3,045 19.3%
December 2024 13.0 wks 3,657 2,892 20.9%
November 2024 13.9 wks 3,739 2,912 22.1%
October 2024 11.1 wks 4,085 2,938 28.1%
September 2024 10.0 wks 3,988 2,810 29.5%
August 2024 12.1 wks 4,154 2,641 36.4%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 49.21% · 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 Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 49.21% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Huddersfield?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Huddersfield is 11.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Huddersfield Driving Test Centre?
Huddersfield Driving Test Centre is located at Waverley House, Huddersfield. 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