45.9%

Southampton Driving Test Centre

Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FW

#201
National Rank
#33
In South East
+0.5%
vs Last Period
13,900
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

45.9%
Overall
44.5%
Male
47.4%
Female
Pass rate 45.9% (-4.7% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
13,900
Passes/Year
6,380
Fails/Year
7,520

About Southampton Test Centre

Southampton driving test centre is located at Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FW in Hampshire, South East. With a pass rate of 45.9%, it ranks #201 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Southampton 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 Southampton

  • Practice on roads around Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford 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 Southampton Compares

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

Centre Details

Address
Portswood Road, Southampton
Postcode
SO17 2FW
Region
South East
County
Hampshire
Nearby Areas
Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Hedge End

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