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Wednesbury Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury.

How Wednesbury compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 34.98%, 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%
Wednesbury Overall
34.98%
2025/26 figures
Wednesbury Automatic
30.16%
Wednesbury 1st Attempt
31.47%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Wednesbury male pass rate
37.89%
Wednesbury male automatic
35.16%
Wednesbury male first attempt
35.55%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Wednesbury female pass rate
32.15%
Wednesbury female automatic
28.42%
Wednesbury female first attempt
27.09%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
35.0%
Best year
39.8%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+2.2 pts
Years published
19
Wednesbury Great Britain average
25% 33% 40% 48% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Wednesbury 32.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Wednesbury 34.9%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Wednesbury 37.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Wednesbury 35.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Wednesbury 35.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Wednesbury 35.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Wednesbury 33.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Wednesbury 39.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Wednesbury 36.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Wednesbury 33.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Wednesbury 37.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Wednesbury 37.4%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Wednesbury 35.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Wednesbury 39.8%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Wednesbury 39.5%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Wednesbury 35.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Wednesbury 36.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Wednesbury 36.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Wednesbury 35.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 35.0% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 35.0% 50.0% -15.1 7,508 2,626
2024/25 36.4% 48.7% -12.3 8,335 3,036
2023/24 36.5% 47.9% -11.4 8,751 3,191
2022/23 35.7% 48.4% -12.6 6,786 2,425
2021/22 39.5% 48.9% -9.4 7,330 2,895
2020/21 39.8% 49.8% -10.0 2,263 900
2019/20 35.6% 45.9% -10.3 7,004 2,493
2018/19 37.4% 45.8% -8.4 6,962 2,602
2017/18 37.0% 46.3% -9.3 7,683 2,844
2016/17 33.6% 47.1% -13.5 8,182 2,749
2015/16 36.8% 47.0% -10.2 6,044 2,226
2014/15 39.4% 46.9% -7.5 5,885 2,318
2013/14 33.4% 47.1% -13.7 5,858 1,955
2012/13 35.5% 47.1% -11.6 5,630 2,001
2011/12 35.1% 46.9% -11.8 7,089 2,491
2010/11 35.4% 46.3% -10.9 10,134 3,589
2009/10 37.4% 45.9% -8.5 8,102 3,031
2008/09 34.9% 45.3% -10.4 10,197 3,557
2007/08 32.8% 44.2% -11.5 9,010 2,951

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.3 weeks
1.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-12.8 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.9%
224 of 3,787 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 — 15.0 weeks September 2024 — 14.9 weeks October 2024 — 15.0 weeks November 2024 — 17.3 weeks December 2024 — 16.9 weeks January 2025 — 18.7 weeks February 2025 — 18.7 weeks March 2025 — 20.0 weeks April 2025 — 20.4 weeks May 2025 — 22.7 weeks June 2025 — 22.6 weeks July 2025 — 23.1 weeks August 2025 — 22.7 weeks September 2025 — 10.1 weeks October 2025 — 7.4 weeks November 2025 — 6.4 weeks December 2025 — 9.9 weeks January 2026 — 7.2 weeks February 2026 — 11.1 weeks March 2026 — 8.1 weeks April 2026 — 6.3 weeks May 2026 — 15.0 weeks June 2026 — 14.3 weeks July 2026 — 10.3 weeks 10.3

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 10.3 wks 3,787 3,563 5.9%
June 2026 14.3 wks 3,595 3,428 4.7%
May 2026 15.0 wks 3,494 3,336 4.5%
April 2026 6.3 wks 3,244 3,085 4.9%
March 2026 8.1 wks 2,879 2,754 4.3%
February 2026 11.1 wks 2,869 2,716 5.3%
January 2026 7.2 wks 2,825 2,697 4.5%
December 2025 9.9 wks 2,604 2,444 6.1%
November 2025 6.4 wks 2,209 2,103 4.8%
October 2025 7.4 wks 2,261 2,245 0.7%
September 2025 10.1 wks 2,349 2,215 5.7%
August 2025 22.7 wks 2,369 2,261 4.6%
July 2025 23.1 wks 2,272 2,163 4.8%
June 2025 22.6 wks 2,425 2,314 4.6%
May 2025 22.7 wks 2,633 2,517 4.4%
April 2025 20.4 wks 2,791 2,676 4.1%
March 2025 20.0 wks 2,819 2,706 4.0%
February 2025 18.7 wks 3,050 2,909 4.6%
January 2025 18.7 wks 3,118 2,995 3.9%
December 2024 16.9 wks 3,113 2,970 4.6%
November 2024 17.3 wks 3,198 3,071 4.0%
October 2024 15.0 wks 3,483 3,002 13.8%
September 2024 14.9 wks 3,896 3,069 21.2%
August 2024 15.0 wks 3,825 3,076 19.6%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 34.98% · 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 Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 34.98% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Wednesbury?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Wednesbury is 10.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Wednesbury Driving Test Centre?
Wednesbury Driving Test Centre is located at Knowles Street, Wednesbury. 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