Telford Driving Test Pass Rate
The Telford driving test centre recorded a 48.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,963 tests — that is 1.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Telford has a 48.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 219 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.9%
Tests conducted
4,963
National rank
219 / 317
vs national avg
-1.1 pts
How Telford compares
At 48.9%, Telford is 1.1 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 219 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 Telford in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Basildon | 49.1% | 8,359 |
| 217 | Tottenham | 48.9% | 9,844 |
| 218 | Newport (Gwent) | 48.9% | 8,227 |
| 220 | Perth (Arran Road) | 48.8% | 2,642 |
| 221 | Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 48.7% | 10,442 |
| 222 | Paisley | 48.6% | 7,912 |
Frequently asked questions about Telford test centre
What is the pass rate at Telford test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Telford was 48.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,963 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Telford rank against other UK test centres?
Telford ranks 219 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 Telford?
4,963 car practical driving tests were conducted at Telford during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Telford?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Telford (48.9%) include Tottenham, Newport (Gwent), Perth (Arran Road), Sheffield (Middlewood Road). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Telford?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Telford. Its 48.9% 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.