Widnes Driving Test Pass Rate
The Widnes driving test centre recorded a 42.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,846 tests — that is 7.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Widnes has a 42.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 289 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.7%
Tests conducted
6,846
National rank
289 / 317
vs national avg
-7.3 pts
How Widnes compares
At 42.7%, Widnes is 7.3 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 289 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 Widnes in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | Birmingham (South Yardley) | 42.8% | 14,471 |
| 287 | Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 5,361 |
| 288 | Crawley | 42.7% | 11,305 |
| 290 | Folkestone | 42.4% | 7,818 |
| 291 | Loughborough | 42.3% | 5,502 |
| 292 | Elgin | 42.3% | 2,934 |
Frequently asked questions about Widnes test centre
What is the pass rate at Widnes test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Widnes was 42.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,846 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Widnes rank against other UK test centres?
Widnes ranks 289 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 Widnes?
6,846 car practical driving tests were conducted at Widnes during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Widnes?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Widnes (42.7%) include Grimsby Coldwater, Crawley, Folkestone, Loughborough. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Widnes?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Widnes. Its 42.7% 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.