HerefordDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Hereford conducted 4,110 car practical tests and 2,416 candidates passed: a 58.8% pass rate, +8.8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 32 of 267 centres and 1 of 26 in West Midlands.
Practise Hereford routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 18 practice routes near Hereford with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Hereford pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Hereford
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 61.2% to 58.8% (-2.4 points). Test volumes changed too, from 3,021 to 4,110 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Hereford | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,021 | 1,850 | 61.2% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 3,336 | 1,927 | 57.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 4,088 | 2,280 | 55.8% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 3,352 | 1,992 | 59.4% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 4,110 | 2,416 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was April 2025 (69.8% from 311 tests) and the weakest was March 2026 (51.7%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Hereford
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Abergavenny (33 km, 64.2%).
What the test at Hereford 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 Hereford driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,416 passes from 4,110 car practical tests at Hereford, a pass rate of 58.8%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Hereford?
- 1,311 of 2,186 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (60%). 128 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Hereford?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Abergavenny, about 33 km away, at 64.2% 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 Hereford?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 18 practice route patterns around Hereford. 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.