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Peterborough Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Peterborough 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 Peterborough.

How Peterborough compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 52.78%, 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%
Peterborough Overall
52.78%
2025/26 figures
Peterborough Automatic
47.64%
Peterborough 1st Attempt
53.24%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Peterborough male pass rate
54.53%
Peterborough male automatic
50.94%
Peterborough male first attempt
54.82%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Peterborough female pass rate
50.82%
Peterborough female automatic
46.03%
Peterborough female first attempt
51.44%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Peterborough has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2008/09 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
52.8%
Best year
52.8%
2025/26
Change since 2008/09
+7.1 pts
Years published
17
Peterborough Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2009 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2008/09 — Peterborough 45.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Peterborough 46.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Peterborough 47.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Peterborough 50.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Peterborough 48.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Peterborough 46.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Peterborough 46.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Peterborough 52.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Peterborough 49.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Peterborough 45.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Peterborough 45.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Peterborough 49.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Peterborough 51.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Peterborough 49.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Peterborough 47.2%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Peterborough 50.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Peterborough 52.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 52.8% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 52.8% 50.0% +2.7 10,551 5,569
2024/25 50.2% 48.7% +1.5 11,021 5,535
2023/24 47.2% 47.9% -0.7 10,467 4,944
2022/23 49.4% 48.4% +1.1 8,874 4,388
2021/22 51.6% 48.9% +2.8 9,089 4,693
2020/21 49.6% 49.8% -0.2 2,873 1,425
2019/20 45.7% 45.9% -0.3 10,374 4,736
2018/19 45.1% 45.8% -0.7 9,639 4,346
2017/18 49.2% 46.3% +2.9 9,951 4,900
2016/17 52.6% 47.1% +5.5 10,348 5,444
2015/16 46.9% 47.0% -0.2 8,179 3,835
2014/15 46.6% 46.9% -0.3 8,213 3,829
2013/14 48.1% 47.1% +1.0 8,543 4,105
2012/13 50.1% 47.1% +2.9 7,939 3,974
2011/12 47.9% 46.9% +1.0 8,767 4,198
2009/10 46.4% 45.9% +0.5 8,004 3,716
2008/09 45.6% 45.3% +0.3 6,624 3,023

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
15.4 weeks
3.0 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+10.3 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
3.7%
101 of 2,735 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 5.4 weeks November 2024 — 4.6 weeks December 2024 — 4.9 weeks January 2025 — 9.9 weeks February 2025 — 10.0 weeks March 2025 — 6.9 weeks April 2025 — 5.9 weeks May 2025 — 7.0 weeks June 2025 — 6.6 weeks July 2025 — 5.9 weeks August 2025 — 14.3 weeks September 2025 — 5.1 weeks October 2025 — 6.7 weeks November 2025 — 4.6 weeks December 2025 — 5.3 weeks January 2026 — 4.0 weeks February 2026 — 4.4 weeks March 2026 — 3.1 weeks April 2026 — 5.4 weeks May 2026 — 7.4 weeks June 2026 — 11.7 weeks July 2026 — 17.0 weeks August 2026 — 17.0 weeks September 2026 — 15.4 weeks 15.4

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for September 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
September 2026 15.4 wks 2,735 2,634 3.7%
August 2026 17.0 wks 2,766 2,666 3.6%
July 2026 17.0 wks 2,773 2,628 5.2%
June 2026 11.7 wks 2,883 2,725 5.5%
May 2026 7.4 wks 2,690 2,537 5.7%
April 2026 5.4 wks 2,669 2,543 4.7%
March 2026 3.1 wks 2,643 2,484 6.0%
February 2026 4.4 wks 2,761 2,597 5.9%
January 2026 4.0 wks 2,579 2,419 6.2%
December 2025 5.3 wks 2,313 2,184 5.6%
November 2025 4.6 wks 2,586 2,495 3.5%
October 2025 6.7 wks 2,449 2,425 1.0%
September 2025 5.1 wks 2,731 2,611 4.4%
August 2025 14.3 wks 2,600 2,467 5.1%
July 2025 5.9 wks 2,603 2,447 6.0%
June 2025 6.6 wks 2,934 2,770 5.6%
May 2025 7.0 wks 2,803 2,655 5.3%
April 2025 5.9 wks 2,793 2,643 5.4%
March 2025 6.9 wks 2,367 2,231 5.7%
February 2025 10.0 wks 2,755 2,611 5.2%
January 2025 9.9 wks 2,655 2,479 6.6%
December 2024 4.9 wks 2,742 2,620 4.4%
November 2024 4.6 wks 2,855 2,758 3.4%
October 2024 5.4 wks 3,246 3,087 4.9%

Driving instructors near Peterborough test centre

Top-rated local driving schools within 10 miles. Learners who take lessons near the centre get to practise its roads.

All 66 driving instructors in Peterborough

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 52.78% · 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 52.78% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Peterborough?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Peterborough is 15.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 weeks.
How do I get to Peterborough Driving Test Centre?
Peterborough Driving Test Centre is located at Second Drove, Peterborough. 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