Salisbury Driving Test Pass Rate
The Salisbury driving test centre recorded a 48.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,630 tests — that is 1.5 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Salisbury has a 48.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 225 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.5%
Tests conducted
6,630
National rank
225 / 317
vs national avg
-1.5 pts
How Salisbury compares
At 48.5%, Salisbury is 1.5 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 225 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 Salisbury in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | Paisley | 48.6% | 7,912 |
| 223 | Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 48.5% | 16,133 |
| 224 | Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 48.5% | 15,070 |
| 226 | Brentwood (London) | 48.5% | 5,791 |
| 227 | Gosforth | 48.4% | 10,531 |
| 228 | Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 11,563 |
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury test centre
What is the pass rate at Salisbury test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Salisbury was 48.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,630 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.5 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Salisbury rank against other UK test centres?
Salisbury ranks 225 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 Salisbury?
6,630 car practical driving tests were conducted at Salisbury during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Salisbury?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Salisbury (48.5%) include Birmingham (Kingstanding), Warwick (Wedgenock House), Brentwood (London), Gosforth. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Salisbury?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Salisbury. Its 48.5% 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.