Liverpool Norris GreenDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Norris Green (Liverpool) conducted 13,472 car practical tests and 5,099 candidates passed: a 37.8% pass rate, -12.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 262 of 267 centres and 31 of 31 in North West.
Practise Liverpool Norris Green routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 15 practice routes near Liverpool Norris Green with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Liverpool Norris Green pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Liverpool Norris Green
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 41.1% to 37.8% (-3.3 points). Test volumes changed too, from 11,594 to 13,472 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Liverpool Norris Green | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11,594 | 4,763 | 41.1% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 13,201 | 5,041 | 38.2% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 14,056 | 5,104 | 36.3% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 13,265 | 5,131 | 38.7% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 13,472 | 5,099 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was March 2026 (40.2% from 1,122 tests) and the weakest was January 2026 (35.8%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Liverpool Norris Green
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Liverpool Speke (9 km, 40.5%).
What the test at Liverpool Norris Green 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 Liverpool Norris Green driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 5,099 passes from 13,472 car practical tests at Norris Green (Liverpool), a pass rate of 37.8%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Liverpool Norris Green?
- 2,014 of 5,598 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (36%). 30 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Liverpool Norris Green?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Liverpool Speke, about 9 km away, at 40.5% 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 Liverpool Norris Green?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 15 practice route patterns around Liverpool Norris Green. 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.