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Weston-super-Mare Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston Super Mare.

How Weston-super-Mare compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 61.02%, 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%
Weston-super-Mare Overall
61.02%
2025/26 figures
Weston-super-Mare Automatic
54.77%
Weston-super-Mare 1st Attempt
61.34%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Weston-super-Mare male pass rate
62.38%
Weston-super-Mare male automatic
56.53%
Weston-super-Mare male first attempt
62.77%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Weston-super-Mare female pass rate
59.46%
Weston-super-Mare female automatic
53.52%
Weston-super-Mare female first attempt
59.79%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
61.0%
Best year
61.0%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+13.6 pts
Years published
19
Weston-super-Mare Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Weston-super-Mare 47.4%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Weston-super-Mare 48.8%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Weston-super-Mare 52.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Weston-super-Mare 52.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Weston-super-Mare 51.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Weston-super-Mare 52.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Weston-super-Mare 53.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Weston-super-Mare 51.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Weston-super-Mare 51.6%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Weston-super-Mare 53.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Weston-super-Mare 55.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Weston-super-Mare 55.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Weston-super-Mare 54.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Weston-super-Mare 53.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Weston-super-Mare 54.3%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Weston-super-Mare 57.5%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Weston-super-Mare 56.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Weston-super-Mare 56.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Weston-super-Mare 61.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 61.0% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 61.0% 50.0% +11.0 4,443 2,711
2024/25 56.5% 48.7% +7.8 5,807 3,282
2023/24 56.1% 47.9% +8.2 6,093 3,417
2022/23 57.5% 48.4% +9.2 5,180 2,981
2021/22 54.3% 48.9% +5.4 5,087 2,760
2020/21 53.6% 49.8% +3.8 1,404 753
2019/20 54.0% 45.9% +8.1 4,032 2,179
2018/19 55.5% 45.8% +9.7 3,818 2,119
2017/18 55.0% 46.3% +8.7 4,270 2,349
2016/17 53.8% 47.1% +6.7 4,714 2,536
2015/16 51.6% 47.0% +4.6 4,314 2,227
2014/15 51.1% 46.9% +4.2 4,658 2,378
2013/14 53.2% 47.1% +6.1 4,350 2,315
2012/13 52.5% 47.1% +5.3 4,542 2,384
2011/12 51.7% 46.9% +4.8 4,794 2,480
2010/11 52.2% 46.3% +5.8 4,784 2,496
2009/10 52.2% 45.9% +6.3 5,137 2,679
2008/09 48.8% 45.3% +3.5 5,209 2,541
2007/08 47.4% 44.2% +3.2 5,366 2,543

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
5.0 weeks
6.9 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-8.5 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
13.1%
194 of 1,483 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 5.6 weeks September 2024 — 6.0 weeks October 2024 — 8.9 weeks November 2024 — 10.7 weeks December 2024 — 14.4 weeks January 2025 — 17.0 weeks February 2025 — 18.9 weeks March 2025 — 16.1 weeks April 2025 — 13.3 weeks May 2025 — 19.1 weeks June 2025 — 17.1 weeks July 2025 — 13.5 weeks August 2025 — 14.3 weeks September 2025 — 13.4 weeks October 2025 — 16.0 weeks November 2025 — 12.1 weeks December 2025 — 11.1 weeks January 2026 — 11.6 weeks February 2026 — 9.2 weeks March 2026 — 4.8 weeks April 2026 — 3.3 weeks May 2026 — 3.9 weeks June 2026 — 4.0 weeks July 2026 — 5.0 weeks 5.0

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 5.0 wks 1,483 1,289 13.1%
June 2026 4.0 wks 1,494 1,379 7.7%
May 2026 3.9 wks 1,227 1,154 5.9%
April 2026 3.3 wks 1,078 1,011 6.2%
March 2026 4.8 wks 1,090 1,025 6.0%
February 2026 9.2 wks 996 931 6.5%
January 2026 11.6 wks 888 837 5.7%
December 2025 11.1 wks 839 786 6.3%
November 2025 12.1 wks 877 831 5.2%
October 2025 16.0 wks 819 801 2.2%
September 2025 13.4 wks 826 773 6.4%
August 2025 14.3 wks 872 825 5.4%
July 2025 13.5 wks 890 840 5.6%
June 2025 17.1 wks 995 944 5.1%
May 2025 19.1 wks 1,058 1,010 4.5%
April 2025 13.3 wks 1,129 1,082 4.2%
March 2025 16.1 wks 1,213 1,168 3.7%
February 2025 18.9 wks 1,306 1,254 4.0%
January 2025 17.0 wks 1,465 1,371 6.4%
December 2024 14.4 wks 1,472 1,390 5.6%
November 2024 10.7 wks 1,390 1,319 5.1%
October 2024 8.9 wks 1,513 1,425 5.8%
September 2024 6.0 wks 1,817 1,718 5.4%
August 2024 5.6 wks 1,890 1,758 7.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 61.02% · 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 Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 61.02% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Weston-super-Mare?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Weston-super-Mare is 5.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Weston-super-Mare Driving Test Centre?
Weston-super-Mare Driving Test Centre is located at Plot 11, Sunnyside Road, Weston Super Mare. 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