56.7%

Barnstaple Driving Test Centre

Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NR

#37
National Rank
#8
In South West
+0.7%
vs Last Period
5,400
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

56.7%
Overall
55.2%
Male
58.3%
Female
Pass rate 56.7% (+6.1% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
5,400
Passes/Year
3,062
Fails/Year
2,338

About Barnstaple Test Centre

Barnstaple driving test centre is located at Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NR in Devon, South West. With a pass rate of 56.7%, it ranks #37 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Barnstaple has an above-average pass rate, making it one of the easier centres in the South West region. This is likely due to less congested test routes and more straightforward road layouts in the surrounding area.

Tips for Passing at Barnstaple

  • Practice on roads around Bideford and South Molton to familiarise yourself with likely test routes
  • Pay special attention to mirror checks and observations at junctions
  • Book your test for mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid rush hour traffic
  • Take a mock test with your instructor on the most common test routes from this centre
  • Arrive 10 minutes early and familiarise yourself with the car park exit

How Barnstaple Compares

Compared to the South West regional average of 54.1%, Barnstaple is above average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon
Postcode
EX32 8NR
Region
South West
County
Devon
Nearby Areas
Bideford, South Molton, Ilfracombe

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