Preston Driving Test Pass Rate
The Preston driving test centre recorded a 56.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,194 tests — that is 6.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Preston has a 56.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 96 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
56.3%
Tests conducted
9,194
National rank
96 / 317
vs national avg
+6.3 pts
How Preston compares
At 56.3%, Preston is 6.3 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 96 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 Preston in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Gillingham | 56.4% | 14,886 |
| 94 | Chippenham | 56.4% | 9,629 |
| 95 | Lochgilphead | 56.4% | 140 |
| 97 | Chesterfield | 56.2% | 6,605 |
| 98 | Bradford (Heaton) | 56.1% | 8,354 |
| 99 | Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.0% | 10,636 |
Frequently asked questions about Preston test centre
What is the pass rate at Preston test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Preston was 56.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,194 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 6.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Preston rank against other UK test centres?
Preston ranks 96 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 Preston?
9,194 car practical driving tests were conducted at Preston during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Preston?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Preston (56.3%) include Chippenham, Lochgilphead, Chesterfield, Bradford (Heaton). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Preston?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Preston. Its 56.3% 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.