Kings Lynn NorwichDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Kings Lynn conducted 6,694 car practical tests and 3,477 candidates passed: a 51.9% pass rate, +1.9 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 117 of 267 centres and 9 of 24 in East of England.
Practise Kings Lynn Norwich routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 17 practice routes near Kings Lynn Norwich with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Kings Lynn Norwich pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Kings Lynn Norwich
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 53.9% to 51.9% (-2 points). Test volumes changed too, from 5,639 to 6,694 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Kings Lynn Norwich | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 5,639 | 3,041 | 53.9% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 6,722 | 3,484 | 51.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 7,597 | 3,632 | 47.8% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 7,405 | 3,404 | 46% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 6,694 | 3,477 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was September 2025 (57% from 540 tests) and the weakest was April 2025 (49.7%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Kings Lynn Norwich
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26.
What the test at Kings Lynn Norwich 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 Kings Lynn Norwich driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 3,477 passes from 6,694 car practical tests at Kings Lynn, a pass rate of 51.9%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Kings Lynn Norwich?
- 1,796 of 3,397 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (52.9%). 49 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- How many practice routes are there for Kings Lynn Norwich?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 17 practice route patterns around Kings Lynn Norwich. 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.