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Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 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 (Newcastle under Lyme) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 41.65%, 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 (Newcastle under Lyme) Overall
41.65%
2025/26 figures
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) Automatic
35.46%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 1st Attempt
40.01%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) male pass rate
43.37%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) male automatic
36.07%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) male first attempt
40.95%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) female pass rate
39.99%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) female automatic
35.16%
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) female first attempt
39.16%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2013/14 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
41.6%
Best year
50.2%
2015/16
Change since 2013/14
-5.6 pts
Years published
13
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2013/14 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 47.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 45.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 50.2%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 45.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 42.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 41.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 38.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 44.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 45.4%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 44.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 42.2%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 40.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 41.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 41.6% 50.0%
View all 13 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 41.6% 50.0% -8.4 6,646 2,768
2024/25 40.7% 48.7% -8.0 7,098 2,891
2023/24 42.2% 47.9% -5.6 6,999 2,957
2022/23 44.7% 48.4% -3.6 4,864 2,176
2021/22 45.4% 48.9% -3.5 6,320 2,870
2020/21 44.6% 49.8% -5.2 1,443 643
2019/20 38.8% 45.9% -7.2 5,199 2,015
2018/19 41.1% 45.8% -4.7 6,275 2,580
2017/18 42.0% 46.3% -4.3 6,746 2,831
2016/17 45.6% 47.1% -1.5 5,842 2,663
2015/16 50.2% 47.0% +3.2 5,281 2,653
2014/15 45.2% 46.9% -1.7 4,792 2,167
2013/14 47.3% 47.1% +0.2 4,891 2,311

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
17.6 weeks
5.8 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-2.1 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
9.9%
288 of 2,908 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.3
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 — 10.3 weeks September 2024 — 14.4 weeks October 2024 — 13.0 weeks November 2024 — 14.0 weeks December 2024 — 14.0 weeks January 2025 — 14.4 weeks February 2025 — 18.1 weeks March 2025 — 17.9 weeks April 2025 — 19.6 weeks May 2025 — 19.0 weeks June 2025 — 20.3 weeks July 2025 — 19.7 weeks August 2025 — 18.9 weeks September 2025 — 19.1 weeks October 2025 — 19.6 weeks November 2025 — 18.7 weeks December 2025 — 15.9 weeks January 2026 — 15.0 weeks February 2026 — 15.3 weeks March 2026 — 12.8 weeks April 2026 — 14.7 weeks May 2026 — 13.3 weeks June 2026 — 17.7 weeks July 2026 — 17.6 weeks 17.6

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 17.6 wks 2,908 2,620 9.9%
June 2026 17.7 wks 2,884 2,643 8.4%
May 2026 13.3 wks 2,783 2,623 5.7%
April 2026 14.7 wks 2,848 2,689 5.6%
March 2026 12.8 wks 2,699 2,582 4.3%
February 2026 15.3 wks 2,764 2,613 5.5%
January 2026 15.0 wks 2,864 2,710 5.4%
December 2025 15.9 wks 2,731 2,574 5.7%
November 2025 18.7 wks 2,537 2,387 5.9%
October 2025 19.6 wks 2,425 2,379 1.9%
September 2025 19.1 wks 2,627 2,457 6.5%
August 2025 18.9 wks 2,584 2,399 7.2%
July 2025 19.7 wks 2,399 2,246 6.4%
June 2025 20.3 wks 2,522 2,365 6.2%
May 2025 19.0 wks 2,448 2,314 5.5%
April 2025 19.6 wks 2,447 2,321 5.1%
March 2025 17.9 wks 2,372 2,241 5.5%
February 2025 18.1 wks 2,452 2,340 4.6%
January 2025 14.4 wks 2,543 2,446 3.8%
December 2024 14.0 wks 2,564 2,425 5.4%
November 2024 14.0 wks 2,526 2,414 4.4%
October 2024 13.0 wks 2,709 2,486 8.2%
September 2024 14.4 wks 2,715 2,455 9.6%
August 2024 10.3 wks 2,646 2,384 9.9%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 41.65% · 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 Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) 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 (Newcastle under Lyme) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 41.65% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) is 17.6 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) Driving Test Centre?
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme) Driving Test Centre is located at Parklands , 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