What is the pass rate at Southampton Forest Hills driving test centre?

DVSA figures for 2022/23 show 61 passes from 109 car practical tests at Southampton (Forest Hills), a pass rate of 56%, above the Great Britain average of 48.4% for the same year.

Is there an easier test centre near Southampton Forest Hills?

The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Lee On The Solent, about 18 km away, at 63.2% 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 Southampton Forest Hills?

The Driving Routes UK app has 8 practice route patterns around Southampton Forest Hills. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.

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Southampton Forest HillsDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes

DVSA's latest figures for Southampton (Forest Hills) are from 2022/23, when examiners conducted 109 car tests with a 56% pass rate. The centre does not appear in the 2025/26 data, which usually means it closed, moved or was renamed. Check your booking confirmation for the address you have been given.

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Practise Southampton Forest Hills routes in the app

Driving Routes UK guides you round 8 practice routes near Southampton Forest Hills with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.

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Southampton Forest Hills pass rate in 2022/23

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56%

61 of 109 passed

Test centres near Southampton Forest Hills

Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Lee On The Solent (18 km, 63.2%).

Southampton Maybush6 km · 50.3% pass · 10,480 tests Winchester15 km · 52.2% pass · 4,602 tests Lee On The Solent18 km · 63.2% pass · 8,502 tests Portsmouth20 km · 52.8% pass · 13,518 tests Isle of Wight – Newport26 km · 54.1% pass · 3,616 tests Salisbury33 km · 48.5% pass · 6,630 tests

What the test at Southampton Forest Hills 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Southampton Forest Hills driving test centre?: DVSA figures for 2022/23 show 61 passes from 109 car practical tests at Southampton (Forest Hills), a pass rate of 56%, above the Great Britain average of 48.4% for the same year.
Is there an easier test centre near Southampton Forest Hills?: The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Lee On The Solent, about 18 km away, at 63.2% 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 Southampton Forest Hills?: The Driving Routes UK app has 8 practice route patterns around Southampton Forest Hills. 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.