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Sunderland Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Sunderland 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 Sunderland.

How Sunderland compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.15%, 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%
Sunderland Overall
51.15%
2025/26 figures
Sunderland Automatic
42.74%
Sunderland 1st Attempt
51.28%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Sunderland male pass rate
51.18%
Sunderland male automatic
41.18%
Sunderland male first attempt
52.09%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Sunderland female pass rate
51.12%
Sunderland female automatic
43.96%
Sunderland female first attempt
50.43%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
51.1%
Best year
51.1%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+9.5 pts
Years published
19
Sunderland Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Sunderland 41.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Sunderland 47.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Sunderland 44.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Sunderland 46.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Sunderland 47.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Sunderland 46.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Sunderland 46.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Sunderland 44.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Sunderland 45.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Sunderland 44.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Sunderland 43.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Sunderland 42.9%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Sunderland 44.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Sunderland 47.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Sunderland 45.3%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Sunderland 46.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Sunderland 45.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Sunderland 47.1%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Sunderland 51.1%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.1% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.1% 50.0% +1.1 10,436 5,338
2024/25 47.1% 48.7% -1.6 9,084 4,282
2023/24 45.8% 47.9% -2.1 10,814 4,953
2022/23 46.7% 48.4% -1.7 9,608 4,483
2021/22 45.3% 48.9% -3.6 4,929 2,232
2020/21 47.6% 49.8% -2.2 1,761 839
2019/20 44.1% 45.9% -1.8 6,314 2,785
2018/19 42.9% 45.8% -2.9 6,216 2,665
2017/18 43.9% 46.3% -2.4 7,035 3,088
2016/17 44.8% 47.1% -2.3 8,004 3,587
2015/16 45.5% 47.0% -1.6 6,643 3,020
2014/15 44.0% 46.9% -2.9 6,376 2,805
2013/14 46.1% 47.1% -1.0 5,784 2,664
2012/13 46.9% 47.1% -0.2 5,880 2,758
2011/12 47.0% 46.9% +0.1 6,639 3,120
2010/11 46.2% 46.3% -0.1 6,726 3,110
2009/10 44.9% 45.9% -1.0 6,476 2,905
2008/09 47.5% 45.3% +2.2 7,467 3,545
2007/08 41.6% 44.2% -2.6 8,458 3,522

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
8.9 weeks
3.0 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-11.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
21.2%
984 of 4,650 slots
Weeks to open availability
18.8
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 — 8.9 weeks September 2024 — 9.4 weeks October 2024 — 11.7 weeks November 2024 — 12.6 weeks December 2024 — 13.4 weeks January 2025 — 15.3 weeks February 2025 — 16.0 weeks March 2025 — 18.0 weeks April 2025 — 18.4 weeks May 2025 — 17.3 weeks June 2025 — 19.1 weeks July 2025 — 20.1 weeks August 2025 — 10.4 weeks September 2025 — 10.3 weeks October 2025 — 10.0 weeks November 2025 — 10.1 weeks December 2025 — 11.9 weeks January 2026 — 10.7 weeks February 2026 — 13.1 weeks March 2026 — 11.7 weeks April 2026 — 10.6 weeks May 2026 — 9.4 weeks June 2026 — 9.1 weeks July 2026 — 8.9 weeks 8.9

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 8.9 wks 4,650 3,666 21.2%
June 2026 9.1 wks 3,764 3,599 4.4%
May 2026 9.4 wks 3,816 3,600 5.7%
April 2026 10.6 wks 3,166 3,147 0.6%
March 2026 11.7 wks 3,320 3,297 0.7%
February 2026 13.1 wks 3,700 3,679 0.6%
January 2026 10.7 wks 3,956 3,934 0.6%
December 2025 11.9 wks 4,163 4,127 0.9%
November 2025 10.1 wks 4,293 4,235 1.4%
October 2025 10.0 wks 3,039 3,016 0.8%
September 2025 10.3 wks 3,219 3,193 0.8%
August 2025 10.4 wks 2,728 2,701 1.0%
July 2025 20.1 wks 1,780 1,763 1.0%
June 2025 19.1 wks 1,972 1,949 1.2%
May 2025 17.3 wks 2,193 2,173 0.9%
April 2025 18.4 wks 2,413 2,398 0.6%
March 2025 18.0 wks 2,486 2,467 0.8%
February 2025 16.0 wks 2,950 2,931 0.6%
January 2025 15.3 wks 3,167 3,144 0.7%
December 2024 13.4 wks 3,248 2,983 8.2%
November 2024 12.6 wks 3,208 2,834 11.7%
October 2024 11.7 wks 3,445 2,693 21.8%
September 2024 9.4 wks 3,526 2,568 27.2%
August 2024 8.9 wks 3,781 2,447 35.3%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.15% · 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.15% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Sunderland?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Sunderland is 8.9 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Sunderland Driving Test Centre?
Sunderland Driving Test Centre is located at River Bank Road, Sunderland. 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