Peterhead Driving Test Pass Rate
The Peterhead driving test centre recorded a 53.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,628 tests — that is 3.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Peterhead has a 53.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 139 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.2%
Tests conducted
2,628
National rank
139 / 317
vs national avg
+3.2 pts
How Peterhead compares
At 53.2%, Peterhead is 3.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 139 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 Peterhead in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
Frequently asked questions about Peterhead test centre
What is the pass rate at Peterhead test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Peterhead was 53.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,628 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Peterhead rank against other UK test centres?
Peterhead ranks 139 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 Peterhead?
2,628 car practical driving tests were conducted at Peterhead during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Peterhead?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Peterhead (53.2%) include Doncaster, Nuneaton, Rotherham, Lichfield. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Peterhead?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Peterhead. Its 53.2% 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.