South Shields Driving Test Centre
Welcome to your personalised guide for the South Shields 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 South Shields.
How South Shields compares
Candidates testing here achieved a pass rate of 47.05% in 2021/22, the last year DVSA published figures for this centre,, 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%
- South Shields Overall
- 47.05%
- 2021/22 figures
- South Shields Automatic
- 40.13%
- South Shields 1st Attempt
- 47.37%
Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.
Male candidates
- UK male pass rate
- 50.80%
- South Shields male pass rate
- 48.67%
- South Shields male automatic
- 39.02%
- South Shields male first attempt
- 48.96%
Female candidates
- UK female pass rate
- 49.09%
- South Shields female pass rate
- 45.53%
- South Shields female automatic
- 40.74%
- South Shields female first attempt
- 45.86%
Pass Rate History
How the pass rate at South Shields has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2021/22, against the Great Britain average.
- Latest (2021/22)
- 47.1%
- Best year
- 52.7%
- 2013/14
- Change since 2007/08
- +2.0 pts
- Years published
- 15
View all 15 years as a table
| Year | Pass rate | GB average | Difference | Tests | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 47.1% | 48.9% | -1.8 | 4,312 | 2,029 |
| 2020/21 | 49.2% | 49.8% | -0.6 | 1,132 | 557 |
| 2019/20 | 47.1% | 45.9% | +1.2 | 4,248 | 2,002 |
| 2018/19 | 47.2% | 45.8% | +1.4 | 4,139 | 1,955 |
| 2017/18 | 46.9% | 46.3% | +0.6 | 4,242 | 1,988 |
| 2016/17 | 46.4% | 47.1% | -0.7 | 4,600 | 2,135 |
| 2015/16 | 47.0% | 47.0% | -0.0 | 4,348 | 2,045 |
| 2014/15 | 51.0% | 46.9% | +4.1 | 3,807 | 1,943 |
| 2013/14 | 52.7% | 47.1% | +5.6 | 3,510 | 1,850 |
| 2012/13 | 49.5% | 47.1% | +2.3 | 3,673 | 1,818 |
| 2011/12 | 47.8% | 46.9% | +0.9 | 4,027 | 1,924 |
| 2010/11 | 48.9% | 46.3% | +2.5 | 4,584 | 2,240 |
| 2009/10 | 48.9% | 45.9% | +3.0 | 4,459 | 2,180 |
| 2008/09 | 49.2% | 45.3% | +3.9 | 5,074 | 2,494 |
| 2007/08 | 45.0% | 44.2% | +0.8 | 5,448 | 2,454 |
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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
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 South Shields 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 South Shields Driving Test Centre?
- The pass rate is 47.05% as of 2022.
- How do I get to South Shields Driving Test Centre?
- South Shields Driving Test Centre is located at Bedesway, South Shields. 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 2022, licensed under the Open Government Licence