44.8%

Reading Driving Test Centre

Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8QP

#213
National Rank
#28
In South East
+0.7%
vs Last Period
14,600
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

44.8%
Overall
43.3%
Male
46.4%
Female
Pass rate 44.8% (-5.8% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
14,600
Passes/Year
6,541
Fails/Year
8,059

About Reading Test Centre

Reading driving test centre is located at Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8QP in Berkshire, South East. With a pass rate of 44.8%, it ranks #213 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Reading 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 Reading

  • Practice on roads around Wokingham and Caversham 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 Reading Compares

Compared to the South East regional average of 49.4%, Reading is below average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire
Postcode
RG2 8QP
Region
South East
County
Berkshire
Nearby Areas
Wokingham, Caversham, Earley

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