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National pass rates, the best and worst test centres, and what affects your individual chance of passing.
The UK national practical driving test pass rate is around 47% — slightly less than half of all candidates pass on their first attempt. But this varies enormously by test centre, age group, and time of year.
The DVSA publishes pass rate data annually. The national average for car practical tests is around 47%. First-attempt pass rates are slightly lower — repeat attempts skew the average upward. The theory test pass rate is slightly lower at around 47% too.
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