51.8%

Taunton Driving Test Centre

Silk Mills Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PR

#101
National Rank
#9
In South West
+0.7%
vs Last Period
8,800
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

51.8%
Overall
50.3%
Male
53.4%
Female
Pass rate 51.8% (+1.2% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
8,800
Passes/Year
4,558
Fails/Year
4,242

About Taunton Test Centre

Taunton driving test centre is located at Silk Mills Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PR in Somerset, South West. With a pass rate of 51.8%, it ranks #101 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Taunton 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 Taunton

  • Practice on roads around Wellington and Bridgwater 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 Taunton Compares

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

Centre Details

Address
Silk Mills Road, Taunton, Somerset
Postcode
TA1 1PR
Region
South West
County
Somerset
Nearby Areas
Wellington, Bridgwater, Minehead

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