Blackpool Driving Test Pass Rate
The Blackpool driving test centre recorded a 51.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,948 tests — that is 1.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Blackpool has a 51.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 166 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.8%
Tests conducted
8,948
National rank
166 / 317
vs national avg
+1.8 pts
How Blackpool compares
At 51.8%, Blackpool is 1.8 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 166 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 Blackpool in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Wrexham | 51.9% | 4,819 |
| 164 | Macclesfield | 51.9% | 4,509 |
| 165 | Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 11,570 |
| 167 | Derby (Alvaston) | 51.8% | 8,086 |
| 168 | Leeds (Colton Mill) | 51.8% | 6,432 |
| 169 | Leeds (Fearnville) | 51.8% | 4,676 |
Frequently asked questions about Blackpool test centre
What is the pass rate at Blackpool test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Blackpool was 51.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,948 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Blackpool rank against other UK test centres?
Blackpool ranks 166 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 Blackpool?
8,948 car practical driving tests were conducted at Blackpool during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Blackpool?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Blackpool (51.8%) include Macclesfield, Bolton (Manchester), Derby (Alvaston), Leeds (Colton Mill). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Blackpool?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Blackpool. Its 51.8% 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.