Taunton Driving Test Pass Rate
The Taunton driving test centre recorded a 59.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,259 tests — that is 9.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Taunton has a 59.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 55 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
59.5%
Tests conducted
8,259
National rank
55 / 317
vs national avg
+9.5 pts
How Taunton compares
At 59.5%, Taunton is 9.5 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 55 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 Taunton in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Worthing | 59.8% | 8,495 |
| 53 | Walton LGV | 59.8% | 1,894 |
| 54 | Farnborough | 59.7% | 10,482 |
| 56 | Wick | 59.4% | 239 |
| 57 | Heysham | 59.2% | 3,692 |
| 58 | Kelso | 59.2% | 434 |
Frequently asked questions about Taunton test centre
What is the pass rate at Taunton test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Taunton was 59.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,259 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 9.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Taunton rank against other UK test centres?
Taunton ranks 55 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 Taunton?
8,259 car practical driving tests were conducted at Taunton during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Taunton?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Taunton (59.5%) include Walton LGV, Farnborough, Wick, Heysham. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Taunton?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Taunton. Its 59.5% 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.