Poole Driving Test Pass Rate
The Poole driving test centre recorded a 53.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,375 tests — that is 3.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Poole has a 53.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 133 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.4%
Tests conducted
10,375
National rank
133 / 317
vs national avg
+3.4 pts
How Poole compares
At 53.4%, Poole is 3.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 133 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 Poole in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | Bedford | 53.7% | 8,854 |
| 131 | Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 10,164 |
| 132 | Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 53.5% | 486 |
| 134 | Castle Douglas | 53.4% | 549 |
| 135 | Bridgend | 53.3% | 5,990 |
| 136 | Durham | 53.2% | 9,451 |
Frequently asked questions about Poole test centre
What is the pass rate at Poole test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Poole was 53.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,375 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Poole rank against other UK test centres?
Poole ranks 133 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 Poole?
10,375 car practical driving tests were conducted at Poole during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Poole?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Poole (53.4%) include Tolworth (London), Birmingham (Cocks Moors), Castle Douglas, Bridgend. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Poole?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Poole. Its 53.4% 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.