BromleyDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Bromley (London) conducted 13,228 car practical tests and 6,997 candidates passed: a 52.9% pass rate, +2.9 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 100 of 267 centres and 3 of 24 in London.
Practise Bromley routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 12 practice routes near Bromley with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Bromley pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Bromley
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 50.5% to 52.9% (+2.4 points). Test volumes changed too, from 6,783 to 13,228 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Bromley | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 6,783 | 3,425 | 50.5% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 7,335 | 3,944 | 53.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 10,610 | 5,442 | 51.3% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 10,868 | 5,614 | 51.7% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 13,228 | 6,997 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was August 2025 (55.5% from 932 tests) and the weakest was December 2025 (49.8%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Bromley
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Sidcup (7 km, 58.7%).
What the test at Bromley involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Bromley driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 6,997 passes from 13,228 car practical tests at Bromley (London), a pass rate of 52.9%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Bromley?
- 3,642 of 6,884 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (52.9%). 208 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Bromley?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Sidcup, about 7 km away, at 58.7% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Bromley?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 12 practice route patterns around Bromley. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.