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Newton Abbot Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot.

How Newton Abbot compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 53.82%, 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%
Newton Abbot Overall
53.82%
2025/26 figures
Newton Abbot Automatic
46.90%
Newton Abbot 1st Attempt
54.48%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Newton Abbot male pass rate
56.08%
Newton Abbot male automatic
46.52%
Newton Abbot male first attempt
57.44%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Newton Abbot female pass rate
51.31%
Newton Abbot female automatic
47.17%
Newton Abbot female first attempt
51.13%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
53.8%
Best year
60.2%
2011/12
Change since 2007/08
+0.5 pts
Years published
19
Newton Abbot Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Newton Abbot 53.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Newton Abbot 55.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Newton Abbot 57.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Newton Abbot 58.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Newton Abbot 60.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Newton Abbot 58.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Newton Abbot 60.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Newton Abbot 57.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Newton Abbot 58.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Newton Abbot 54.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Newton Abbot 50.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Newton Abbot 49.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Newton Abbot 49.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Newton Abbot 52.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Newton Abbot 48.0%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Newton Abbot 50.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Newton Abbot 50.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Newton Abbot 51.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Newton Abbot 53.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 53.8% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 53.8% 50.0% +3.8 6,591 3,547
2024/25 51.9% 48.7% +3.2 6,263 3,252
2023/24 50.1% 47.9% +2.3 7,094 3,557
2022/23 50.8% 48.4% +2.4 5,997 3,044
2021/22 48.0% 48.9% -0.9 6,717 3,226
2020/21 52.9% 49.8% +3.1 1,908 1,009
2019/20 49.0% 45.9% +3.1 5,662 2,774
2018/19 49.5% 45.8% +3.7 5,358 2,654
2017/18 50.5% 46.3% +4.2 6,203 3,132
2016/17 54.4% 47.1% +7.3 6,014 3,270
2015/16 58.8% 47.0% +11.8 5,000 2,940
2014/15 57.3% 46.9% +10.4 5,074 2,908
2013/14 60.0% 47.1% +12.9 4,679 2,808
2012/13 58.1% 47.1% +10.9 4,972 2,888
2011/12 60.2% 46.9% +13.3 4,882 2,941
2010/11 58.1% 46.3% +11.7 5,433 3,156
2009/10 57.0% 45.9% +11.1 5,331 3,040
2008/09 55.4% 45.3% +10.1 5,915 3,278
2007/08 53.3% 44.2% +9.1 6,028 3,215

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
6.8 weeks
5.1 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-6.6 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
14.3%
299 of 2,088 slots
Weeks to open availability
16.8
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 — 14.0 weeks September 2024 — 11.4 weeks October 2024 — 12.6 weeks November 2024 — 9.1 weeks December 2024 — 8.7 weeks January 2025 — 10.1 weeks February 2025 — 12.1 weeks March 2025 — 9.9 weeks April 2025 — 9.7 weeks May 2025 — 13.0 weeks June 2025 — 6.4 weeks July 2025 — 13.4 weeks August 2025 — 9.9 weeks September 2025 — 11.0 weeks October 2025 — 11.7 weeks November 2025 — 11.1 weeks December 2025 — 6.1 weeks January 2026 — 6.6 weeks February 2026 — 4.4 weeks March 2026 — 5.0 weeks April 2026 — 6.6 weeks May 2026 — 6.3 weeks June 2026 — 6.1 weeks July 2026 — 6.8 weeks 6.8

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 6.8 wks 2,088 1,789 14.3%
June 2026 6.1 wks 2,065 1,789 13.4%
May 2026 6.3 wks 1,807 1,709 5.4%
April 2026 6.6 wks 1,804 1,708 5.3%
March 2026 5.0 wks 1,534 1,444 5.9%
February 2026 4.4 wks 1,466 1,409 3.9%
January 2026 6.6 wks 1,415 1,351 4.5%
December 2025 6.1 wks 1,288 1,232 4.3%
November 2025 11.1 wks 1,253 1,211 3.4%
October 2025 11.7 wks 1,379 1,364 1.1%
September 2025 11.0 wks 1,620 1,591 1.8%
August 2025 9.9 wks 1,878 1,810 3.6%
July 2025 13.4 wks 1,875 1,825 2.7%
June 2025 6.4 wks 2,001 1,923 3.9%
May 2025 13.0 wks 2,157 2,038 5.5%
April 2025 9.7 wks 2,155 2,068 4.0%
March 2025 9.9 wks 2,225 2,105 5.4%
February 2025 12.1 wks 2,334 2,212 5.2%
January 2025 10.1 wks 2,249 2,118 5.8%
December 2024 8.7 wks 2,159 2,026 6.2%
November 2024 9.1 wks 2,203 2,094 4.9%
October 2024 12.6 wks 2,299 2,141 6.9%
September 2024 11.4 wks 2,246 2,114 5.9%
August 2024 14.0 wks 2,327 2,105 9.5%

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Centre average: 53.82% · 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 Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 53.82% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Newton Abbot?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Newton Abbot is 6.8 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Newton Abbot Driving Test Centre?
Newton Abbot Driving Test Centre is located at Vander House, Newton Abbot. 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