Wanstead (London) Driving Test Centre Pass Rates

Wanstead (London) practical driving test centre address and additional information:

Address: Driving Test Centre Tottenham Annex Building Selby Centre, Selby Road Tottenham Greater London N17 8JL

Parking: There are no parking spaces at this centre

Toilets: No toilets are available

Disabled Access: Arrangements will be made at this test centre if you have a disability

Other Notes:

How to Pass your driving test at Wanstead (London) Driving Test Centre

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Wanstead (London) car practical driving test pass rates by the first attempt, including zero faults recorded annual summary:

2023-2024 National Pass Rate: 38.0%

2017 – 2018 National pass rate: 47%

2016-2017 National Automatic pass rate: 40%

2017 – 2018 Males Conducted: 3269

2017- 2018 Male Passes: 1191

2017 – 2018 Male Pass rate (%): 36.4

2017 – 2018 Females Conducted: 3002

2017 – 2018 Female Passes: 939

2017 2018 Female Pass rate (%): 31.3

2017 – 2018 Total Conducted: 6271

2017 – 2018 Total Passes: 2130

2017 – 2018 Total Pass rate (%): 34

2016- 2017 Males Conducted: 6395

2016-2017 Male Passes: 2250

2016-2017 Male Pass rate (%): 35.2

2016-2017 Female Conducted: 5757

2016-2017 Female Passes: 1683

2016-2017 Female Pass rate (%): 29.2

2016-2017 Total Conducted: 12152

2016-2017 Total Passes: 3933

2016-2017 Total Pass rate (%): 32.4

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Most Asked Questions About UK Driving Test Pass Rates

1. What is the average driving test pass rate in the UK?

As of recent DVSA data, the average pass rate for the practical driving test in the UK is around 47%. This figure varies slightly depending on the year and test centre location.

2. Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

The highest pass rates are often found in rural or less busy areas. For example, centres like Ballachulish and Mallaig in Scotland have pass rates over 80%, while busy urban centres tend to have lower rates.

3. How can I increase my chances of passing the driving test?

Top tips include:

Use local test routes for practice
Take a mock test with a different instructor
Practise common manoeuvres and roundabouts
Stay calm and focused
Using tools like RouteBuddy can help you practise actual test routes near your test centre..

4. Which UK test centres have the lowest pass rates?

Urban areas like Birmingham (South Yardley), London (Erith, Belvedere, Barking) and Wolverhampton often have lower pass rates, sometimes below 35%, due to higher traffic, complex road layouts, and frequent roundabouts.

5. Why do people fail their driving test in the UK?

Common reasons include:

Observation errors at junctions
Mirrors not used effectively
Incorrect positioning during turns
Lack of control during manoeuvres
These are listed as the top 10 reasons for failing by the DVSA.

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