47.2%

Pontypridd Driving Test Centre

Graig-yr-Helfa Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1SQ

#181
National Rank
#15
In Wales
+0.7%
vs Last Period
7,400
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

47.2%
Overall
45.7%
Male
48.8%
Female
Pass rate 47.2% (-3.4% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
7,400
Passes/Year
3,493
Fails/Year
3,907

About Pontypridd Test Centre

Pontypridd driving test centre is located at Graig-yr-Helfa Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1SQ in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. With a pass rate of 47.2%, it ranks #181 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Pontypridd has a pass rate close to the national average of 50.6%. The test routes here include a typical mix of residential roads, main roads, and junctions that provide a balanced assessment of driving ability.

Tips for Passing at Pontypridd

  • Practice on roads around Aberdare and Mountain Ash 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 Pontypridd Compares

Compared to the Wales regional average of 53.9%, Pontypridd is below average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Graig-yr-Helfa Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Postcode
CF37 1SQ
Region
Wales
Nearby Areas
Aberdare, Mountain Ash, Llantrisant

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