Liverpool WidnesDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Widnes conducted 6,846 car practical tests and 2,922 candidates passed: a 42.7% pass rate, -7.3 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 241 of 267 centres and 28 of 31 in North West.
Practise Liverpool Widnes routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 20 practice routes near Liverpool Widnes with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Liverpool Widnes pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Liverpool Widnes
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 49.9% to 42.7% (-7.2 points). Test volumes changed too, from 5,230 to 6,846 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Liverpool Widnes | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 5,230 | 2,611 | 49.9% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 5,607 | 2,341 | 41.8% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 5,729 | 2,371 | 41.4% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 5,673 | 2,273 | 40.1% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 6,846 | 2,922 | 42.7% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was December 2025 (46.3% from 533 tests) and the weakest was November 2025 (37.4%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Liverpool Widnes
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Warrington (15 km, 55.5%).
What the test at Liverpool Widnes 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 Widnes driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,922 passes from 6,846 car practical tests at Widnes, a pass rate of 42.7%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Liverpool Widnes?
- 1,114 of 2,699 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (41.3%). 29 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Liverpool Widnes?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Warrington, about 15 km away, at 55.5% 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 Widnes?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 20 practice route patterns around Liverpool Widnes. 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.