Thurso Driving Test Pass Rate
The Thurso driving test centre recorded a 63.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 162 tests — that is 13.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Thurso has a 63.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 38 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
63.0%
Tests conducted
162
National rank
38 / 317
vs national avg
+13.0 pts
How Thurso compares
At 63.0%, Thurso is 13.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 38 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 Thurso in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Yeovil | 63.4% | 7,493 |
| 36 | Lee On The Solent | 63.2% | 8,502 |
| 37 | Alness | 63.1% | 783 |
| 39 | Ipswich | 62.3% | 11,466 |
| 40 | Bangor | 62.2% | 4,032 |
| 41 | Workington | 61.9% | 2,998 |
Frequently asked questions about Thurso test centre
What is the pass rate at Thurso test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Thurso was 63.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 162 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 13.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Thurso rank against other UK test centres?
Thurso ranks 38 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 Thurso?
162 car practical driving tests were conducted at Thurso during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Thurso?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Thurso (63.0%) include Lee On The Solent, Alness, Ipswich, Bangor. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Thurso?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Thurso. Its 63.0% 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.