53.1%

Newtownards Driving Test Centre

Court Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 3NX

#82
National Rank
#10
In Northern Ireland
+0.7%
vs Last Period
6,800
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

53.1%
Overall
51.6%
Male
54.7%
Female
Pass rate 53.1% (+2.5% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
6,800
Passes/Year
3,611
Fails/Year
3,189

About Newtownards Test Centre

Newtownards driving test centre is located at Court Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 3NX in County Down, Northern Ireland. With a pass rate of 53.1%, it ranks #82 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

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

Tips for Passing at Newtownards

  • Practice on roads around Bangor and Comber 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 Newtownards Compares

Compared to the Northern Ireland regional average of 54.8%, Newtownards is below average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Court Street, Newtownards, County Down
Postcode
BT23 3NX
County
County Down
Nearby Areas
Bangor, Comber, Donaghadee

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