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Stevenage Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Stevenage 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 Stevenage.

How Stevenage compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 55.32%, 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%
Stevenage Overall
55.32%
2025/26 figures
Stevenage Automatic
48.48%
Stevenage 1st Attempt
55.83%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Stevenage male pass rate
55.89%
Stevenage male automatic
51.16%
Stevenage male first attempt
55.50%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Stevenage female pass rate
54.63%
Stevenage female automatic
46.56%
Stevenage female first attempt
56.23%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
55.3%
Best year
55.5%
2014/15
Change since 2007/08
+16.3 pts
Years published
19
Stevenage Great Britain average
30% 38% 45% 53% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Stevenage 39.0%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Stevenage 39.8%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Stevenage 43.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Stevenage 40.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Stevenage 36.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Stevenage 38.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Stevenage 47.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Stevenage 55.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Stevenage 53.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Stevenage 53.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Stevenage 51.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Stevenage 48.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Stevenage 48.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Stevenage 52.0%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Stevenage 47.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Stevenage 46.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Stevenage 42.7%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Stevenage 44.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Stevenage 55.3%, Great Britain 50.0% 55.3% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 55.3% 50.0% +5.3 4,622 2,557
2024/25 44.9% 48.7% -3.8 4,208 1,889
2023/24 42.7% 47.9% -5.2 4,388 1,874
2022/23 46.3% 48.4% -2.1 3,673 1,700
2021/22 47.1% 48.9% -1.8 5,589 2,631
2020/21 52.0% 49.8% +2.2 962 500
2019/20 48.7% 45.9% +2.7 4,888 2,379
2018/19 48.8% 45.8% +3.0 4,827 2,357
2017/18 51.7% 46.3% +5.4 5,560 2,877
2016/17 53.0% 47.1% +5.9 5,846 3,098
2015/16 53.3% 47.0% +6.3 4,272 2,279
2014/15 55.5% 46.9% +8.6 3,889 2,158
2013/14 47.5% 47.1% +0.5 3,877 1,843
2012/13 38.3% 47.1% -8.9 4,175 1,598
2011/12 36.8% 46.9% -10.1 4,976 1,832
2010/11 40.8% 46.3% -5.6 4,662 1,901
2009/10 43.3% 45.9% -2.6 4,451 1,927
2008/09 39.8% 45.3% -5.5 5,551 2,208
2007/08 39.0% 44.2% -5.2 5,671 2,213

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
6.7 weeks
5.2 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-9.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.0%
76 of 1,879 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 20.6 weeks September 2024 — 12.1 weeks October 2024 — 12.4 weeks November 2024 — 15.9 weeks December 2024 — 14.0 weeks January 2025 — 16.6 weeks February 2025 — 13.3 weeks March 2025 — 8.4 weeks April 2025 — 11.7 weeks May 2025 — 10.0 weeks June 2025 — 15.0 weeks July 2025 — 16.4 weeks August 2025 — 19.3 weeks September 2025 — 22.4 weeks October 2025 — 22.7 weeks November 2025 — 12.3 weeks December 2025 — 8.9 weeks January 2026 — 5.3 weeks February 2026 — 12.7 weeks March 2026 — 12.4 weeks April 2026 — 16.1 weeks May 2026 — 8.2 weeks June 2026 — 14.6 weeks July 2026 — 6.7 weeks 6.7

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 6.7 wks 1,879 1,803 4.0%
June 2026 14.6 wks 1,861 1,757 5.6%
May 2026 8.2 wks 1,903 1,800 5.4%
April 2026 16.1 wks 1,864 1,775 4.8%
March 2026 12.4 wks 1,874 1,828 2.5%
February 2026 12.7 wks 1,771 1,695 4.3%
January 2026 5.3 wks 1,760 1,711 2.8%
December 2025 8.9 wks 1,684 1,608 4.5%
November 2025 12.3 wks 1,273 1,207 5.2%
October 2025 22.7 wks 814 804 1.2%
September 2025 22.4 wks 1,186 1,126 5.1%
August 2025 19.3 wks 1,169 1,143 2.2%
July 2025 16.4 wks 1,287 1,216 5.5%
June 2025 15.0 wks 1,402 1,338 4.6%
May 2025 10.0 wks 1,405 1,347 4.1%
April 2025 11.7 wks 1,502 1,451 3.4%
March 2025 8.4 wks 1,283 1,230 4.1%
February 2025 13.3 wks 1,158 1,105 4.6%
January 2025 16.6 wks 1,135 1,077 5.1%
December 2024 14.0 wks 1,061 1,005 5.3%
November 2024 15.9 wks 1,122 1,073 4.4%
October 2024 12.4 wks 1,259 1,196 5.0%
September 2024 12.1 wks 1,374 1,306 4.9%
August 2024 20.6 wks 1,257 1,184 5.8%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 55.32% · 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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 55.32% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Stevenage?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Stevenage is 6.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Stevenage Driving Test Centre?
Stevenage Driving Test Centre is located at 3 Drapers Way, Stevenage. 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