Crawley Driving Test Pass Rate
The Crawley driving test centre recorded a 42.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 11,305 tests — that is 7.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Crawley has a 42.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 288 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.7%
Tests conducted
11,305
National rank
288 / 317
vs national avg
-7.3 pts
How Crawley compares
At 42.7%, Crawley is 7.3 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 288 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 Crawley in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | Stirling | 43.0% | 2,747 |
| 286 | Birmingham (South Yardley) | 42.8% | 14,471 |
| 287 | Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 5,361 |
| 289 | Widnes | 42.7% | 6,846 |
| 290 | Folkestone | 42.4% | 7,818 |
| 291 | Loughborough | 42.3% | 5,502 |
Frequently asked questions about Crawley test centre
What is the pass rate at Crawley test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Crawley was 42.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 11,305 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Crawley rank against other UK test centres?
Crawley ranks 288 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 Crawley?
11,305 car practical driving tests were conducted at Crawley during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Crawley?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Crawley (42.7%) include Birmingham (South Yardley), Grimsby Coldwater, Widnes, Folkestone. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Crawley?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Crawley. Its 42.7% 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.