Halifax Driving Test Pass Rate
The Halifax driving test centre recorded a 45.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,845 tests — that is 5.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Halifax has a 45.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 272 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.0%
Tests conducted
5,845
National rank
272 / 317
vs national avg
-5.0 pts
How Halifax compares
At 45.0%, Halifax is 5.0 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 272 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 Halifax in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | Scunthorpe | 45.4% | 6,103 |
| 270 | Dudley | 45.2% | 13,721 |
| 271 | Scarborough | 45.1% | 3,595 |
| 273 | Southall (London) | 44.8% | 8,543 |
| 274 | Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 10,207 |
| 275 | Carlisle LGV (Cars) | 44.7% | 47 |
Frequently asked questions about Halifax test centre
What is the pass rate at Halifax test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Halifax was 45.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,845 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Halifax rank against other UK test centres?
Halifax ranks 272 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 Halifax?
5,845 car practical driving tests were conducted at Halifax during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Halifax?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Halifax (45.0%) include Dudley, Scarborough, Southall (London), Cheetham Hill (Manchester). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Halifax?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Halifax. Its 45.0% 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.