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Knaresborough Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough.

How Knaresborough compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 58.55%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Knaresborough Overall
58.55%
2025/26 figures
Knaresborough Automatic
53.27%
Knaresborough 1st Attempt
60.80%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Knaresborough male pass rate
58.45%
Knaresborough male automatic
54.25%
Knaresborough male first attempt
60.83%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Knaresborough female pass rate
58.67%
Knaresborough female automatic
52.58%
Knaresborough female first attempt
60.76%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Knaresborough has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2009/10 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
58.5%
Best year
58.5%
2025/26
Change since 2009/10
+3.8 pts
Years published
17
Knaresborough Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2010 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2009/10 — Knaresborough 54.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Knaresborough 52.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Knaresborough 53.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Knaresborough 49.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Knaresborough 51.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Knaresborough 51.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Knaresborough 50.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Knaresborough 51.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Knaresborough 50.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Knaresborough 48.9%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Knaresborough 49.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Knaresborough 54.2%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Knaresborough 52.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Knaresborough 52.9%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Knaresborough 56.6%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Knaresborough 58.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Knaresborough 58.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 58.5% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 58.5% 50.0% +8.5 8,301 4,860
2024/25 58.5% 48.7% +9.8 5,305 3,106
2023/24 56.6% 47.9% +8.7 5,022 2,841
2022/23 52.9% 48.4% +4.6 5,841 3,091
2021/22 52.7% 48.9% +3.9 5,376 2,835
2020/21 54.2% 49.8% +4.4 1,287 698
2019/20 49.0% 45.9% +3.1 3,649 1,789
2018/19 48.9% 45.8% +3.2 4,248 2,079
2017/18 50.3% 46.3% +4.0 4,091 2,058
2016/17 51.9% 47.1% +4.9 4,104 2,132
2015/16 50.8% 47.0% +3.8 3,786 1,925
2014/15 51.4% 46.9% +4.5 4,140 2,129
2013/14 51.9% 47.1% +4.8 4,285 2,225
2012/13 49.7% 47.1% +2.5 4,436 2,204
2011/12 53.5% 46.9% +6.5 4,392 2,348
2010/11 52.6% 46.3% +6.3 4,372 2,300
2009/10 54.8% 45.9% +8.9 73 40

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
9.7 weeks
2.2 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.5 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
46.3%
1,210 of 2,613 slots
Weeks to open availability
11.0
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 — 9.9 weeks September 2024 — 11.6 weeks October 2024 — 10.3 weeks November 2024 — 9.5 weeks December 2024 — 10.0 weeks January 2025 — 12.9 weeks February 2025 — 13.3 weeks March 2025 — 9.7 weeks April 2025 — 10.4 weeks May 2025 — 8.7 weeks June 2025 — 10.4 weeks July 2025 — 11.2 weeks August 2025 — 12.9 weeks September 2025 — 11.8 weeks October 2025 — 9.4 weeks November 2025 — 9.0 weeks December 2025 — 8.7 weeks January 2026 — 9.7 weeks February 2026 — 11.3 weeks March 2026 — 7.6 weeks April 2026 — 7.9 weeks May 2026 — 8.9 weeks June 2026 — 9.4 weeks July 2026 — 9.7 weeks 9.7

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 9.7 wks 2,613 1,403 46.3%
June 2026 9.4 wks 2,622 1,421 45.8%
May 2026 8.9 wks 2,620 1,579 39.7%
April 2026 7.9 wks 2,634 1,699 35.5%
March 2026 7.6 wks 2,880 1,791 37.8%
February 2026 11.3 wks 2,938 1,995 32.1%
January 2026 9.7 wks 2,907 2,119 27.1%
December 2025 8.7 wks 2,983 2,370 20.5%
November 2025 9.0 wks 3,007 2,782 7.5%
October 2025 9.4 wks 2,999 2,969 1.0%
September 2025 11.8 wks 3,268 2,924 10.5%
August 2025 12.9 wks 2,823 2,646 6.3%
July 2025 11.2 wks 2,785 2,610 6.3%
June 2025 10.4 wks 2,502 2,375 5.1%
May 2025 8.7 wks 2,575 2,454 4.7%
April 2025 10.4 wks 2,633 2,508 4.7%
March 2025 9.7 wks 2,395 2,288 4.5%
February 2025 13.3 wks 1,768 1,560 11.8%
January 2025 12.9 wks 1,805 1,432 20.7%
December 2024 10.0 wks 1,701 1,311 22.9%
November 2024 9.5 wks 1,739 1,314 24.4%
October 2024 10.3 wks 2,005 1,386 30.9%
September 2024 11.6 wks 2,179 1,365 37.4%
August 2024 9.9 wks 1,722 1,157 32.8%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 58.55% · 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 58.55% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Knaresborough?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Knaresborough is 9.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Knaresborough Driving Test Centre?
Knaresborough Driving Test Centre is located at Ground Floor Unit 9, Knaresborough. 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