LauncestonDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Launceston conducted 3,991 car practical tests and 1,849 candidates passed: a 46.3% pass rate, -3.7 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 211 of 267 centres and 17 of 20 in South West.
Practise Launceston routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 14 practice routes near Launceston with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Launceston pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Launceston
The pass rate in 2025/26 (46.3%) was almost the same as in 2021/22. Test volumes changed too, from 2,581 to 3,991 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Launceston | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2,581 | 1,188 | 46% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 2,795 | 1,189 | 42.5% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2,871 | 1,203 | 41.9% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 2,286 | 1,103 | 48.3% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 3,991 | 1,849 | 46.3% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was August 2025 (56% from 232 tests) and the weakest was March 2026 (38%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Launceston
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26.
What the test at Launceston 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 Launceston driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 1,849 passes from 3,991 car practical tests at Launceston, a pass rate of 46.3%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Launceston?
- 746 of 1,586 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (47%). 28 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- How many practice routes are there for Launceston?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 14 practice route patterns around Launceston. 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.