Hull Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Hull 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 Hull.

How Hull compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 47.93%, 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%
Hull Overall
47.93%
2025/26 figures
Hull Automatic
41.50%
Hull 1st Attempt
49.30%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Hull male pass rate
46.93%
Hull male automatic
40.44%
Hull male first attempt
48.32%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Hull female pass rate
49.23%
Hull female automatic
42.46%
Hull female first attempt
50.44%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
47.9%
Best year
56.7%
2014/15
Change since 2007/08
+3.6 pts
Years published
18
Hull Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2007/08 — Hull 44.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Hull 46.9%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Hull 45.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Hull 46.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Hull 48.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Hull 48.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Hull 56.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Hull 47.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Hull 48.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Hull 47.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Hull 47.6%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Hull 46.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Hull 51.4%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Hull 52.3%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Hull 50.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Hull 47.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Hull 45.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Hull 47.9%, Great Britain 50.0% 47.9% 50.0%
View all 18 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 47.9% 50.0% -2.1 9,706 4,652
2024/25 45.2% 48.7% -3.5 9,439 4,267
2023/24 47.8% 47.9% -0.1 9,909 4,738
2022/23 50.7% 48.4% +2.4 8,461 4,292
2021/22 52.3% 48.9% +3.5 8,023 4,199
2020/21 51.4% 49.8% +1.6 2,435 1,251
2019/20 46.3% 45.9% +0.4 9,778 4,531
2018/19 47.6% 45.8% +1.8 10,414 4,955
2017/18 47.5% 46.3% +1.2 10,326 4,910
2016/17 48.2% 47.1% +1.1 10,320 4,978
2015/16 47.8% 47.0% +0.7 9,773 4,667
2014/15 56.7% 46.9% +9.8 30 17
2013/14 48.2% 47.1% +1.2 3,875 1,869
2012/13 48.5% 47.1% +1.4 8,181 3,971
2011/12 46.2% 46.9% -0.8 9,722 4,487
2009/10 45.7% 45.9% -0.2 9,971 4,554
2008/09 46.9% 45.3% +1.6 12,015 5,638
2007/08 44.3% 44.2% +0.1 8,529 3,781

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
14.0 weeks
2.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+2.1 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
3.6%
67 of 1,856 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 — 11.9 weeks September 2024 — 13.0 weeks October 2024 — 11.1 weeks November 2024 — 14.1 weeks December 2024 — 13.9 weeks January 2025 — 13.7 weeks February 2025 — 15.9 weeks March 2025 — 16.6 weeks April 2025 — 12.1 weeks May 2025 — 13.6 weeks June 2025 — 9.5 weeks July 2025 — 11.9 weeks August 2025 — 12.4 weeks September 2025 — 18.6 weeks October 2025 — 19.0 weeks November 2025 — 18.9 weeks December 2025 — 17.4 weeks January 2026 — 21.7 weeks February 2026 — 23.0 weeks March 2026 — 11.2 weeks April 2026 — 7.1 weeks May 2026 — 9.9 weeks June 2026 — 13.3 weeks July 2026 — 14.0 weeks 14.0

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 14.0 wks 1,856 1,789 3.6%
June 2026 13.3 wks 1,776 1,709 3.8%
May 2026 9.9 wks 1,963 1,906 2.9%
April 2026 7.1 wks 2,295 2,204 4.0%
March 2026 11.2 wks 2,219 2,156 2.8%
February 2026 23.0 wks 2,055 1,975 3.9%
January 2026 21.7 wks 2,063 1,985 3.8%
December 2025 17.4 wks 2,390 2,289 4.2%
November 2025 18.9 wks 2,890 2,822 2.4%
October 2025 19.0 wks 3,350 3,317 1.0%
September 2025 18.6 wks 3,941 3,838 2.6%
August 2025 12.4 wks 4,099 3,880 5.3%
July 2025 11.9 wks 4,275 4,044 5.4%
June 2025 9.5 wks 4,403 4,181 5.0%
May 2025 13.6 wks 4,273 4,062 4.9%
April 2025 12.1 wks 4,067 3,859 5.1%
March 2025 16.6 wks 3,894 3,746 3.8%
February 2025 15.9 wks 4,094 3,655 10.7%
January 2025 13.7 wks 3,921 3,537 9.8%
December 2024 13.9 wks 3,748 3,286 12.3%
November 2024 14.1 wks 3,921 3,332 15.0%
October 2024 11.1 wks 4,256 3,253 23.6%
September 2024 13.0 wks 4,347 3,221 25.9%
August 2024 11.9 wks 4,236 3,003 29.1%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 47.93% · 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 Hull 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 Hull Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 47.93% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Hull?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Hull is 14.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Hull Driving Test Centre?
Hull Driving Test Centre is located at Reservoir Road, Hull. 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