Back in 2007, just over 65 per cent of drivers passed the theory test, but that’s down to 47 per cent in recent years. The theory test pass rate has fallen dramatically over the past few years because the DVSA has tightened up on revision guides and questioning.
Is the theory part easier than the practical? That accounted for just under 6,000 would-be drivers needing to resit the test.
The test centre where you’re least likely to pass is Speke in Liverpool, where 71 per cent go home empty handed. For an even better chance, seven people took tests on the Isle of Tiree, with an 85.7 per cent pass rate - the UK’s highest. Remote locations in Scotland are your best bet, with Inveraray – a small village in the west of Scotland – returning a driving test pass rate of over 84 per cent, although only 89 tests were taken there in 2022/23 financial year. According to the figures, the more rural the test centre the better your chances in the practical driving test. Where is the best place to take my practical driving test?ĭriving test pass rates vary significantly by location and test centre.
Added together, drivers are forking out around £1,650 for the privilege of getting behind the wheel. The theory test will set you back £23, while the practical car test costs £62 on weekdays or £75 on evenings or weekends. Prospective motorists have to shell out £50 just to get their provisional licence these days, but that’s just the start.ĭriving lessons cost on average £33 per hour and the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) reckons the average number of lessons you’ll need to pass is 47. So what are your chances of passing your driving test? We’ve analysed the data to find out who, where and when has the best driving test pass rates, plus how much you should expect to pay to get your full driving licence.