Worthing Driving Test Pass Rate
The Worthing driving test centre recorded a 59.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,495 tests — that is 9.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Worthing has a 59.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 52 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
59.8%
Tests conducted
8,495
National rank
52 / 317
vs national avg
+9.8 pts
How Worthing compares
At 59.8%, Worthing is 9.8 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 52 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 Worthing in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Forfar | 60.3% | 667 |
| 50 | Maidstone | 60.2% | 8,053 |
| 51 | Wellingborough | 60.0% | 1,450 |
| 53 | Walton LGV | 59.8% | 1,894 |
| 54 | Farnborough | 59.7% | 10,482 |
| 55 | Taunton | 59.5% | 8,259 |
Frequently asked questions about Worthing test centre
What is the pass rate at Worthing test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Worthing was 59.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,495 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 9.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Worthing rank against other UK test centres?
Worthing ranks 52 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 Worthing?
8,495 car practical driving tests were conducted at Worthing during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Worthing?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Worthing (59.8%) include Maidstone, Wellingborough, Walton LGV, Farnborough. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Worthing?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Worthing. Its 59.8% 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.