Portsmouth Practical Driving Test Centre address and additional information:

 

Address: Opposite Fort Southwick James Callaghan Drive Portsmouth Hampshire PO17 6AR

Parking: There is no car park at this centre

Toilets: Male, female and disabled toilets are available

Disabled Access: You can get into the test centre in a wheelchair

Other Notes: 

 

How to Pass your driving test at Portsmouth Driving Test Centre

 

 

You can dramatically improve your chances of passing your driving test with a few simple tips:

 

• Practise your local driving test routes on your phone or Sat Nav device
• Look into the pass rates of all local test centres … you may want to change where you take your test.
• Watch this animated online course.  
• See this Ultimate guide to passing your driving test for more amazing tips.

 

 

Portsmouth car practical driving test pass rates by the first attempt, including zero faults recorded annual summary:

 

2023-2024 National Pass Rate: 49.9%

2017 – 2018 National pass rate: 47%

2016-2017 National Automatic pass rate: 40%

2017 – 2018 Males Conducted: 1685

2017- 2018 Male Passes: 792

2017 – 2018 Male Pass rate (%): 47

2017 – 2018 Females Conducted: 1965

2017 – 2018 Female Passes: 803

2017 2018 Female Pass rate (%): 40.9

2017 – 2018 Total Conducted: 3650

2017 – 2018 Total Passes: 1595

2017 – 2018 Total Pass rate (%): 44

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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.

Practical driving test key links

• To book your driving test, click here
• To change your driving test, click here
• To cancel your driving test, click here
• To give yourself the best chance of passing your driving test, click here
• To give yourself the best chance of passing your theory test, click here

Use apps like RouteBuddy, which you can download to your phone or sat nav for real-world practice.