Yorkshire's mix of town junctions, roundabouts, and faster A-road sections is the test at Leeds Yeadon, which currently records a pass rate of 56.3% — above the UK national average of 50.1%. Most minor faults show up right at the transitions between them.
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Leeds, LS19 7ZR
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Pass Rate at Leeds Yeadon
The pass rate at Leeds Yeadon is 56.3%, above the UK national average of 50.1%. A higher pass rate typically reflects a road network where candidates can demonstrate skills clearly — but the DVSA standard is identical everywhere. Do not mistake the pass rate for a measure of examiner leniency.
Among Yorkshire test centres, Leeds Yeadon's 56.3% pass rate places it 11th out of 35 — above Bingley (55.4%) and Normanton (55.1%), and below Ossett (56.7%) and Whitby (56.7%). The highest in Yorkshire is Ripon at 67.1%; the lowest is Featherstone at 36.4%.
DVSA does not publish data for this specific test centre in our current dataset — this figure is a regional estimate based on nearby centres of similar size, not an official DVSA statistic.
Pass Rate Comparison — All Yorkshire Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in Yorkshire, sorted by pass rate. Leeds Yeadon is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ripon | 67.1% | +17% |
| Wetherby | 62.4% | +12.3% |
| Beverley | 61.4% | +11.3% |
| Selby | 60.4% | +10.3% |
| Goole | 59.7% | +9.6% |
| Harrogate | 59.2% | +9.1% |
| Barnsley | 58.5% | +8.4% |
| Skipton | 57.3% | +7.2% |
| Ossett | 56.7% | +6.6% |
| Whitby | 56.7% | +6.6% |
| Leeds Yeadon ★ | 56.3% | +6.2% |
| Bingley | 55.4% | +5.3% |
| Normanton | 55.1% | +5% |
| York | 54.4% | +4.3% |
| Castleford | 53.4% | +3.3% |
| Morley | 53.4% | +3.3% |
| Doncaster | 53.2% | +3.1% |
| Rotherham | 53.1% | +3% |
| Keighley | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Cleckheaton | 52.3% | +2.2% |
| Leeds Hunslet | 51.8% | +1.7% |
| Horsforth | 49.7% | -0.4% |
| Huddersfield | 49.2% | -0.9% |
| Sheffield | 48.7% | -1.4% |
| Batley | 48.1% | -2% |
| Hull | 47.9% | -2.2% |
| Bradford | 47.8% | -2.3% |
| Pontefract | 46.9% | -3.2% |
| Dewsbury | 46.7% | -3.4% |
| Scunthorpe | 45.4% | -4.7% |
| Wakefield | 45.4% | -4.7% |
| Scarborough | 45.1% | -5% |
| Halifax | 45% | -5.1% |
| Grimsby | 42.8% | -7.3% |
| Featherstone | 36.4% | -13.7% |
Test Centres Near Leeds Yeadon
The nearest test centre to you in Leeds isn't automatically the best choice. Pass rates, road types, and appointment availability all differ enough between nearby centres that it's worth a quick comparison before booking at Leeds Yeadon.
- Horsforth driving test centre (2 miles — 49.7% pass rate)
- Bradford driving test centre (6 miles — 47.8% pass rate)
- Bingley driving test centre (7 miles — 55.4% pass rate)
- Leeds Hunslet driving test centre (8 miles — 51.8% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Leeds Yeadon
Expect town centre streets and the faster A-road sections around Leeds in roughly equal measure on routes from Leeds Yeadon — multi-lane roundabouts, traffic-light junctions, 20mph residential zones. The speed limit transitions, particularly 30mph to national speed limit, are where most minor faults accumulate.
Pedestrian crossings come up regularly, and a late response — or creeping forward while someone's still in the road — gets marked as serious, not minor, so early, decisive reactions matter here.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Leeds Yeadon
There's no per-centre fault breakdown published by the DVSA — what follows is the national data, adjusted for the road types typical of Leeds Yeadon and Yorkshire more broadly.
- Junctions — observation: Not looking properly before emerging at T-junctions and roundabouts. The most common serious fault across all test centres.
- Mirrors — change direction: Failing to check mirrors visibly before turning, changing lane, or moving away from stationary.
- Junctions — turning right: Cutting the corner, not waiting for a safe gap, or failing to observe cyclists and pedestrians in the junction.
- Control — steering: Coarse or inconsistent steering causing the vehicle to drift or weave through bends and residential streets.
- Response to traffic lights: Proceeding on amber when stopping was possible, or stopping beyond the stop line.
Full breakdown: The 10 Most Common Driving Test Fails →
Booking Your Test at Leeds Yeadon
Book your practical driving test at Leeds Yeadon through the official DVSA service. You will need your provisional driving licence number and a debit or credit card. The current fee is £62 for weekday tests and £75 for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Your theory test certificate must be valid when you book — theory passes expire two years from the test date. Check yours before starting a booking.
If Leeds Yeadon has no availability on your target date, the DVSA booking tool lets you search other test centres nearby — useful if you are flexible on location.
Find a Driving Instructor Near Leeds
Leeds Yeadon's 56.3% pass rate is above the national average — but that doesn't mean preparation matters less. Candidates who do well here tend to use an instructor who knows the local routes and can target the specific road types the examiner will test on.
An instructor who regularly teaches at Leeds Yeadon will know which roundabouts, junctions, and road types come up most often on the test — and will have routes ready that reflect that.
Search for ADIs near Leeds using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Roughly how many of your pupils test at Leeds Yeadon, and which parts of the route do they usually find hardest?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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