Stevenage Driving Test Pass Rate
The Stevenage driving test centre recorded a 55.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,622 tests — that is 5.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Stevenage has a 55.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 112 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
55.3%
Tests conducted
4,622
National rank
112 / 317
vs national avg
+5.3 pts
How Stevenage compares
At 55.3%, Stevenage is 5.3 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 112 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 Stevenage in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | Reading | 55.4% | 9,237 |
| 110 | Chelmsford | 55.4% | 9,107 |
| 111 | Eastbourne | 55.4% | 6,031 |
| 113 | Worksop | 55.2% | 5,975 |
| 114 | Trowbridge | 55.2% | 3,074 |
| 115 | Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) | 55.1% | 1,529 |
Frequently asked questions about Stevenage test centre
What is the pass rate at Stevenage test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Stevenage was 55.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,622 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Stevenage rank against other UK test centres?
Stevenage ranks 112 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 Stevenage?
4,622 car practical driving tests were conducted at Stevenage during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Stevenage?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Stevenage (55.3%) include Chelmsford, Eastbourne, Worksop, Trowbridge. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Stevenage?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Stevenage. Its 55.3% 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.