Newton Abbot Driving Test Pass Rate
The Newton Abbot driving test centre recorded a 53.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,591 tests — that is 3.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Newton Abbot has a 53.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 129 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.8%
Tests conducted
6,591
National rank
129 / 317
vs national avg
+3.8 pts
How Newton Abbot compares
At 53.8%, Newton Abbot is 3.8 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 129 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 Newton Abbot in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Louth | 53.9% | 740 |
| 127 | Berwick-On-Tweed | 53.9% | 666 |
| 128 | Cambridge (Brookmount Court) | 53.8% | 13,689 |
| 130 | Bedford | 53.7% | 8,854 |
| 131 | Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 10,164 |
| 132 | Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 53.5% | 486 |
Frequently asked questions about Newton Abbot test centre
What is the pass rate at Newton Abbot test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Newton Abbot was 53.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,591 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Newton Abbot rank against other UK test centres?
Newton Abbot ranks 129 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 Newton Abbot?
6,591 car practical driving tests were conducted at Newton Abbot during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Newton Abbot?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Newton Abbot (53.8%) include Berwick-On-Tweed, Cambridge (Brookmount Court), Bedford, Tolworth (London). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Newton Abbot?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Newton Abbot. Its 53.8% 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.