Hull Driving Test Pass Rate
The Hull driving test centre recorded a 47.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,706 tests — that is 2.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Hull has a 47.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 232 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.9%
Tests conducted
9,706
National rank
232 / 317
vs national avg
-2.1 pts
How Hull compares
At 47.9%, Hull is 2.1 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 232 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 Hull in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | Swansea | 48.2% | 12,375 |
| 230 | Clacton-on-Sea | 48.2% | 4,840 |
| 231 | Aberdeen North | 48.2% | 3,906 |
| 233 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 |
| 234 | Gloucester | 47.8% | 7,420 |
| 235 | West Didsbury (Manchester) | 47.7% | 17,806 |
Frequently asked questions about Hull test centre
What is the pass rate at Hull test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Hull was 47.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,706 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Hull rank against other UK test centres?
Hull ranks 232 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 Hull?
9,706 car practical driving tests were conducted at Hull during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Hull?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Hull (47.9%) include Clacton-on-Sea, Aberdeen North, Bradford (Thornbury), Gloucester. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Hull?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Hull. Its 47.9% 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.