Bedford Driving Test Pass Rate
The Bedford driving test centre recorded a 53.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,854 tests — that is 3.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Bedford has a 53.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 130 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.7%
Tests conducted
8,854
National rank
130 / 317
vs national avg
+3.7 pts
How Bedford compares
At 53.7%, Bedford is 3.7 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 130 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Bedford in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Berwick-On-Tweed | 53.9% | 666 |
| 128 | Cambridge (Brookmount Court) | 53.8% | 13,689 |
| 129 | Newton Abbot | 53.8% | 6,591 |
| 131 | Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 10,164 |
| 132 | Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 53.5% | 486 |
| 133 | Poole | 53.4% | 10,375 |
Frequently asked questions about Bedford test centre
What is the pass rate at Bedford test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Bedford was 53.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,854 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.7 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Bedford rank against other UK test centres?
Bedford ranks 130 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Bedford?
8,854 car practical driving tests were conducted at Bedford during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Bedford?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Bedford (53.7%) include Cambridge (Brookmount Court), Newton Abbot, Tolworth (London), Birmingham (Cocks Moors). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Bedford?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Bedford. Its 53.7% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.