57.8%

Penzance Driving Test Centre

Stable Hobba, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3QE

#26
National Rank
#1
In South West
+0.7%
vs Last Period
4,500
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

57.8%
Overall
56.3%
Male
59.4%
Female
Pass rate 57.8% (+7.2% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
4,500
Passes/Year
2,601
Fails/Year
1,899

About Penzance Test Centre

Penzance driving test centre is located at Stable Hobba, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3QE in Cornwall, South West. With a pass rate of 57.8%, it ranks #26 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Penzance 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 Penzance

  • Practice on roads around St Ives and Hayle 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 Penzance Compares

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

Centre Details

Address
Stable Hobba, Penzance, Cornwall
Postcode
TR18 3QE
Region
South West
County
Cornwall
Nearby Areas
St Ives, Hayle, Helston

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