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Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 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 Stoke-On-Trent.

How Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 40.57%, 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%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Overall
40.57%
2025/26 figures
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Automatic
35.21%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 1st Attempt
38.67%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) male pass rate
41.38%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) male automatic
36.93%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) male first attempt
38.81%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) female pass rate
39.60%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) female automatic
34.16%
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) female first attempt
38.49%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2010/11 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
40.6%
Best year
44.9%
2013/14
Change since 2010/11
-2.9 pts
Years published
14
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2011 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2026 2010/11 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 43.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2013/14 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 44.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 43.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 40.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 42.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 39.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 37.6%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 36.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 37.8%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 35.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 41.1%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 39.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 38.8%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 40.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 40.6% 50.0%
View all 14 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 40.6% 50.0% -9.5 8,413 3,413
2024/25 38.8% 48.7% -9.9 6,450 2,503
2023/24 39.4% 47.9% -8.5 5,139 2,023
2022/23 41.1% 48.4% -7.2 4,502 1,851
2021/22 35.9% 48.9% -13.0 4,409 1,584
2020/21 37.8% 49.8% -12.0 1,456 551
2019/20 36.4% 45.9% -9.5 6,240 2,273
2018/19 37.6% 45.8% -8.1 6,123 2,305
2017/18 39.3% 46.3% -7.0 5,555 2,185
2016/17 42.4% 47.1% -4.7 5,718 2,426
2015/16 40.5% 47.0% -6.6 6,499 2,631
2014/15 43.2% 46.9% -3.7 5,949 2,572
2013/14 44.9% 47.1% -2.2 5,037 2,261
2010/11 43.5% 46.3% -2.9 5,837 2,537

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Stoke on Trent (Cobridge), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
10.4 weeks
1.5 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-11.1 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
11.8%
438 of 3,712 slots
Weeks to open availability
20.0
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 — 11.4 weeks September 2024 — 10.9 weeks October 2024 — 13.0 weeks November 2024 — 14.9 weeks December 2024 — 15.3 weeks January 2025 — 18.0 weeks February 2025 — 17.8 weeks March 2025 — 18.4 weeks April 2025 — 19.4 weeks May 2025 — 20.1 weeks June 2025 — 17.4 weeks July 2025 — 21.5 weeks August 2025 — 18.2 weeks September 2025 — 11.9 weeks October 2025 — 15.4 weeks November 2025 — 14.1 weeks December 2025 — 7.0 weeks January 2026 — 9.1 weeks February 2026 — 4.7 weeks March 2026 — 5.0 weeks April 2026 — 5.4 weeks May 2026 — 8.0 weeks June 2026 — 9.9 weeks July 2026 — 10.4 weeks 10.4

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 10.4 wks 3,712 3,274 11.8%
June 2026 9.9 wks 3,689 3,155 14.5%
May 2026 8.0 wks 3,633 3,374 7.1%
April 2026 5.4 wks 3,626 3,373 7.0%
March 2026 5.0 wks 3,172 3,072 3.2%
February 2026 4.7 wks 2,881 2,782 3.4%
January 2026 9.1 wks 2,775 2,613 5.8%
December 2025 7.0 wks 2,534 2,450 3.3%
November 2025 14.1 wks 2,355 2,269 3.7%
October 2025 15.4 wks 2,375 2,278 4.1%
September 2025 11.9 wks 2,654 2,549 4.0%
August 2025 18.2 wks 2,525 2,409 4.6%
July 2025 21.5 wks 2,715 2,621 3.5%
June 2025 17.4 wks 2,843 2,734 3.8%
May 2025 20.1 wks 2,982 2,815 5.6%
April 2025 19.4 wks 2,779 2,660 4.3%
March 2025 18.4 wks 2,827 2,702 4.4%
February 2025 17.8 wks 2,931 2,810 4.1%
January 2025 18.0 wks 2,971 2,790 6.1%
December 2024 15.3 wks 2,950 2,585 12.4%
November 2024 14.9 wks 2,824 2,523 10.7%
October 2024 13.0 wks 2,955 2,300 22.2%
September 2024 10.9 wks 2,950 2,295 22.2%
August 2024 11.4 wks 2,955 2,341 20.8%

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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 Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) 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 Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 40.57% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Stoke on Trent (Cobridge)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) is 10.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Driving Test Centre?
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) Driving Test Centre is located at 8 Elder Road, Stoke-On-Trent. 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