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Salisbury Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Salisbury 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 Salisbury.

How Salisbury compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 48.49%, 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%
Salisbury Overall
48.49%
2025/26 figures
Salisbury Automatic
37.04%
Salisbury 1st Attempt
48.34%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Salisbury male pass rate
48.22%
Salisbury male automatic
35.55%
Salisbury male first attempt
47.49%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Salisbury female pass rate
48.81%
Salisbury female automatic
37.97%
Salisbury female first attempt
49.26%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
48.5%
Best year
59.1%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+0.2 pts
Years published
19
Salisbury Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Salisbury 48.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Salisbury 47.7%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Salisbury 50.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Salisbury 49.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Salisbury 51.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Salisbury 52.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Salisbury 52.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Salisbury 52.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Salisbury 52.0%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Salisbury 53.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Salisbury 52.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Salisbury 56.9%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Salisbury 55.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Salisbury 59.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Salisbury 54.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Salisbury 56.2%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Salisbury 56.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Salisbury 52.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Salisbury 48.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 48.5% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 48.5% 50.0% -1.5 6,630 3,215
2024/25 52.5% 48.7% +3.8 5,624 2,954
2023/24 56.1% 47.9% +8.2 4,406 2,470
2022/23 56.2% 48.4% +7.9 3,481 1,958
2021/22 54.7% 48.9% +5.8 4,418 2,417
2020/21 59.1% 49.8% +9.3 1,284 759
2019/20 55.1% 45.9% +9.2 3,546 1,955
2018/19 56.9% 45.8% +11.1 3,458 1,967
2017/18 52.3% 46.3% +6.0 3,638 1,903
2016/17 53.6% 47.1% +6.5 4,069 2,179
2015/16 52.0% 47.0% +5.0 3,697 1,923
2014/15 52.1% 46.9% +5.2 3,357 1,748
2013/14 52.7% 47.1% +5.6 2,957 1,558
2012/13 52.8% 47.1% +5.6 3,060 1,615
2011/12 51.8% 46.9% +4.8 3,362 1,740
2010/11 49.2% 46.3% +2.8 3,707 1,822
2009/10 50.8% 45.9% +4.9 3,845 1,953
2008/09 47.7% 45.3% +2.4 3,987 1,903
2007/08 48.3% 44.2% +4.0 3,415 1,648

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
5.3 weeks
6.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-5.6 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
31.5%
1,027 of 3,266 slots
Weeks to open availability
16.5
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 — 10.4 weeks September 2024 — 9.4 weeks October 2024 — 10.0 weeks November 2024 — 9.2 weeks December 2024 — 9.6 weeks January 2025 — 9.1 weeks February 2025 — 13.8 weeks March 2025 — 10.0 weeks April 2025 — 11.7 weeks May 2025 — 8.7 weeks June 2025 — 12.3 weeks July 2025 — 10.9 weeks August 2025 — 10.3 weeks September 2025 — 12.1 weeks October 2025 — 10.3 weeks November 2025 — 12.1 weeks December 2025 — 12.1 weeks January 2026 — 8.1 weeks February 2026 — 7.4 weeks March 2026 — 5.1 weeks April 2026 — 5.9 weeks May 2026 — 3.4 weeks June 2026 — 3.6 weeks July 2026 — 5.3 weeks 5.3

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 5.3 wks 3,266 2,239 31.5%
June 2026 3.6 wks 3,357 2,309 31.2%
May 2026 3.4 wks 2,301 2,141 7.0%
April 2026 5.9 wks 2,044 1,918 6.2%
March 2026 5.1 wks 2,167 2,048 5.5%
February 2026 7.4 wks 1,935 1,823 5.8%
January 2026 8.1 wks 1,946 1,857 4.6%
December 2025 12.1 wks 1,901 1,777 6.5%
November 2025 12.1 wks 1,909 1,799 5.8%
October 2025 10.3 wks 1,852 1,772 4.3%
September 2025 12.1 wks 1,981 1,878 5.2%
August 2025 10.3 wks 1,883 1,767 6.2%
July 2025 10.9 wks 1,772 1,671 5.7%
June 2025 12.3 wks 1,802 1,691 6.2%
May 2025 8.7 wks 1,607 1,521 5.4%
April 2025 11.7 wks 1,672 1,560 6.7%
March 2025 10.0 wks 1,758 1,658 5.7%
February 2025 13.8 wks 1,890 1,792 5.2%
January 2025 9.1 wks 1,942 1,854 4.5%
December 2024 9.6 wks 2,075 1,928 7.1%
November 2024 9.2 wks 2,107 2,023 4.0%
October 2024 10.0 wks 2,013 1,882 6.5%
September 2024 9.4 wks 1,978 1,845 6.7%
August 2024 10.4 wks 1,576 1,488 5.6%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 48.49% · 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 48.49% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Salisbury?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Salisbury is 5.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Salisbury Driving Test Centre?
Salisbury Driving Test Centre is located at Rougemont Close, Salisbury. 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