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Pontefract Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Pontefract 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 Pontefract.

How Pontefract compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 46.93%, 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%
Pontefract Overall
46.93%
2025/26 figures
Pontefract Automatic
39.52%
Pontefract 1st Attempt
47.03%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Pontefract male pass rate
47.06%
Pontefract male automatic
40.51%
Pontefract male first attempt
48.19%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Pontefract female pass rate
46.79%
Pontefract female automatic
38.89%
Pontefract female first attempt
45.74%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
46.9%
Best year
48.4%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+1.6 pts
Years published
19
Pontefract Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Pontefract 45.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Pontefract 45.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Pontefract 44.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Pontefract 42.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Pontefract 44.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Pontefract 45.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Pontefract 47.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Pontefract 46.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Pontefract 42.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Pontefract 43.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Pontefract 41.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Pontefract 40.4%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Pontefract 43.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Pontefract 44.5%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Pontefract 48.4%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Pontefract 43.5%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Pontefract 42.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Pontefract 47.8%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Pontefract 46.9%, Great Britain 50.0% 46.9% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 46.9% 50.0% -3.1 5,544 2,602
2024/25 47.8% 48.7% -0.9 4,883 2,335
2023/24 42.4% 47.9% -5.5 5,516 2,339
2022/23 43.5% 48.4% -4.9 5,944 2,586
2021/22 48.4% 48.9% -0.5 5,638 2,727
2020/21 44.5% 49.8% -5.3 1,282 571
2019/20 43.3% 45.9% -2.6 5,714 2,476
2018/19 40.4% 45.8% -5.3 5,618 2,272
2017/18 41.2% 46.3% -5.1 6,677 2,752
2016/17 43.0% 47.1% -4.1 6,649 2,856
2015/16 42.4% 47.0% -4.6 5,372 2,278
2014/15 46.6% 46.9% -0.3 5,753 2,680
2013/14 47.4% 47.1% +0.4 5,277 2,503
2012/13 45.4% 47.1% -1.7 4,665 2,120
2011/12 44.9% 46.9% -2.0 5,768 2,588
2010/11 42.7% 46.3% -3.6 5,662 2,418
2009/10 44.4% 45.9% -1.5 5,510 2,445
2008/09 45.6% 45.3% +0.4 6,623 3,023
2007/08 45.3% 44.2% +1.1 6,453 2,925

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
13.9 weeks
2.0 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+8.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
14.3%
211 of 1,477 slots
Weeks to open availability
12.8
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 16.1 weeks September 2024 — 13.9 weeks October 2024 — 14.1 weeks November 2024 — 14.7 weeks December 2024 — 17.4 weeks January 2025 — 16.1 weeks February 2025 — 11.9 weeks March 2025 — 7.9 weeks April 2025 — 5.3 weeks May 2025 — 5.1 weeks June 2025 — 8.3 weeks July 2025 — 5.7 weeks August 2025 — 9.6 weeks September 2025 — 8.9 weeks October 2025 — 18.2 weeks November 2025 — 17.2 weeks December 2025 — 11.4 weeks January 2026 — 13.0 weeks February 2026 — 11.7 weeks March 2026 — 15.4 weeks April 2026 — 13.1 weeks May 2026 — 7.6 weeks June 2026 — 6.9 weeks July 2026 — 13.9 weeks 13.9

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 13.9 wks 1,477 1,266 14.3%
June 2026 6.9 wks 1,510 1,250 17.2%
May 2026 7.6 wks 2,115 1,673 20.9%
April 2026 13.1 wks 1,602 1,450 9.5%
March 2026 15.4 wks 1,641 1,508 8.1%
February 2026 11.7 wks 1,791 1,677 6.4%
January 2026 13.0 wks 1,734 1,683 2.9%
December 2025 11.4 wks 1,820 1,730 4.9%
November 2025 17.2 wks 1,824 1,745 4.3%
October 2025 18.2 wks 1,623 1,590 2.0%
September 2025 8.9 wks 1,757 1,666 5.2%
August 2025 9.6 wks 1,850 1,761 4.8%
July 2025 5.7 wks 1,850 1,717 7.2%
June 2025 8.3 wks 1,997 1,861 6.8%
May 2025 5.1 wks 1,831 1,732 5.4%
April 2025 5.3 wks 1,779 1,642 7.7%
March 2025 7.9 wks 1,581 1,481 6.3%
February 2025 11.9 wks 1,751 1,652 5.7%
January 2025 16.1 wks 1,781 1,581 11.2%
December 2024 17.4 wks 1,660 1,456 12.3%
November 2024 14.7 wks 1,590 1,470 7.5%
October 2024 14.1 wks 1,747 1,493 14.5%
September 2024 13.9 wks 1,875 1,531 18.3%
August 2024 16.1 wks 1,938 1,555 19.8%

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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 Pontefract 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 Pontefract Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 46.93% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Pontefract?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Pontefract is 13.9 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Pontefract Driving Test Centre?
Pontefract Driving Test Centre is located at Baghill Station, Pontefract. 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