Stirling Driving Test Pass Rate
The Stirling driving test centre recorded a 43.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,747 tests — that is 7.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Stirling has a 43.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 285 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
43.0%
Tests conducted
2,747
National rank
285 / 317
vs national avg
-7.0 pts
How Stirling compares
At 43.0%, Stirling is 7.0 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 285 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 Stirling in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | Goodmayes (London) | 43.7% | 21,374 |
| 283 | Lowestoft(Mobbs Way) | 43.3% | 7,603 |
| 284 | Cheltenham | 43.2% | 5,161 |
| 286 | Birmingham (South Yardley) | 42.8% | 14,471 |
| 287 | Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 5,361 |
| 288 | Crawley | 42.7% | 11,305 |
Frequently asked questions about Stirling test centre
What is the pass rate at Stirling test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Stirling was 43.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,747 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Stirling rank against other UK test centres?
Stirling ranks 285 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 Stirling?
2,747 car practical driving tests were conducted at Stirling during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Stirling?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Stirling (43.0%) include Lowestoft(Mobbs Way), Cheltenham, Birmingham (South Yardley), Grimsby Coldwater. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Stirling?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Stirling. Its 43.0% 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.