Tunbridge Wells Driving Test Pass Rate
The Tunbridge Wells driving test centre recorded a 64.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,726 tests — that is 14.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Tunbridge Wells has a 64.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 28 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
64.5%
Tests conducted
5,726
National rank
28 / 317
vs national avg
+14.5 pts
How Tunbridge Wells compares
At 64.5%, Tunbridge Wells is 14.5 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 28 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 Tunbridge Wells in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Newton Stewart | 65.8% | 225 |
| 26 | Fort William | 65.5% | 374 |
| 27 | Kendal (Oxenholme Road) | 65.1% | 2,231 |
| 29 | Malton | 64.3% | 876 |
| 30 | Hawick | 64.3% | 415 |
| 31 | Abergavenny | 64.2% | 5,924 |
Frequently asked questions about Tunbridge Wells test centre
What is the pass rate at Tunbridge Wells test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Tunbridge Wells was 64.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,726 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 14.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Tunbridge Wells rank against other UK test centres?
Tunbridge Wells ranks 28 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 Tunbridge Wells?
5,726 car practical driving tests were conducted at Tunbridge Wells during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Tunbridge Wells?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Tunbridge Wells (64.5%) include Fort William, Kendal (Oxenholme Road), Malton, Hawick. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Tunbridge Wells?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Tunbridge Wells. Its 64.5% 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.