Category: Pass Rates & Stats

Driving test statistics and pass rate data

Aug 15
Driving Lesson Costs by Region in the UK 2026: Where Learning to Drive Is Most Expensive

Driving lesson prices across the UK in 2026: London tops £45 an hour while the North East starts near £28. Here is the regional picture and what it means for learners.

Aug 15
Driving Test Waiting Times by Region in 2026: Why Wales Waits 12 Weeks and London Waits 23

A regional breakdown of UK driving test waiting times in 2026: why London learners wait around 23 weeks while Wales averages closer to 12, and what to do about it.

Aug 12
The UK Driving Test Pass Rate Hit 50.1% in 2026: What the Latest DVSA Data Really Shows

DVSA data to March 2026 puts the national car pass rate at 50.1% across 1.99m tests, with waits at 12.1 weeks. What it means for learners.

Aug 02
Island and Highland Driving Test Pass Rates 2026: Why Scotland’s Remotest Centres Top the UK Table

Benbecula, Barra, Islay and Ballater top the UK pass rate table again in 2026. Here is what those numbers really show, why they swing so wildly, and whether it is worth travelling.

Jul 29
Learning to Drive in Your 30s, 40s and 50s: What the 2026 Pass Rate Data Really Says About Older Learners

DVSA data shows pass rates fall steadily with age. Here is what the 2026 numbers show for learners over 25 and over 40 — and the fixable reasons behind the gap.

Jul 28
London Driving Test Pass Rates 2026: Why the Capital’s Test Centres Are the Toughest in the UK

London test centres dominate the bottom of the DVSA pass rate tables. Here is what the 2026 data shows, why the capital is harder, and what learners can do about it.

Jul 23
Driving Test Pass Rates by Region in the UK 2026: Which Areas Pass Most (and Least)

UK driving test pass rates by region in 2026: why rural centres pass more, what it means for learners and how to beat the odds.

Jul 21
Driving Test Pass Rates by Month in 2026: Is There a Best Time of Year to Book?

Do driving test pass rates change month to month? The 2026 seasonal data, why winter often looks better, and what actually matters more than timing.

Jul 20
Driving Test Pass Rates by Gender in the UK 2026: What the DVSA Data Really Shows

Men consistently pass the UK practical driving test at a higher rate than women, but women pass the theory test more often. Here is what the DVSA data shows and why.

Apr 17
UK Driving Test Pass Rates by Region in 2026: Where Is It Easiest and Hardest to Pass?

UK driving test pass rates by region in 2026. Find out which areas have the highest and lowest pass rates and what this means for learners.