51.4% is the current pass rate at Rugby — above the UK average of 50.1%. Routes mix urban junctions, roundabouts, and A-road stretches — the moments where candidates switch between them, especially around speed limit changes and mirror checks, are where most minor faults happen.
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Aspect House, 66B Somers Road
Rugby, CV22 7DH
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Pass Rate at Rugby
The pass rate at Rugby is 51.4%, 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 West Midlands test centres, Rugby's 51.4% pass rate places it 15th out of 30 — above Halesowen (51.3%) and Shrewsbury (51%), and below Tamworth (52.8%) and Worcester (51.9%). The highest in West Midlands is Stone at 63.1%; the lowest is Wolverhampton at 34.3%.
Pass rate sourced from DVSA open data (April 2024–March 2025). DVSA statistics ↗
Pass Rate Comparison — All West Midlands Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in West Midlands, sorted by pass rate. Rugby is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 63.1% | +13% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 60.4% | +10.3% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 59.2% | +9.1% |
| Sutton Coldfield | 57.4% | +7.3% |
| Bromsgrove | 57.3% | +7.2% |
| Solihull | 56.2% | +6.1% |
| Leamington Spa | 55.6% | +5.5% |
| Stourbridge | 55.1% | +5% |
| Kidderminster | 54.8% | +4.7% |
| Cannock | 53.8% | +3.7% |
| Nuneaton | 53.2% | +3.1% |
| Lichfield | 53% | +2.9% |
| Tamworth | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Worcester | 51.9% | +1.8% |
| Redditch | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Rugby ★ | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Halesowen | 51.3% | +1.2% |
| Shrewsbury | 51% | +0.9% |
| Walsall | 50.3% | +0.2% |
| Telford | 48.9% | -1.2% |
| Kenilworth | 48.5% | -1.6% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 46.8% | -3.3% |
| Stafford | 45.8% | -4.3% |
| Dudley | 45.2% | -4.9% |
| Garretts Green | 44.7% | -5.4% |
| Birmingham South | 43.1% | -7% |
| Birmingham North | 42.8% | -7.3% |
| Newcastle Under Lyme | 41.6% | -8.5% |
| Coventry | 40% | -10.1% |
| Wolverhampton | 34.3% | -15.8% |
Test Centres Near Rugby
Before booking at Rugby, it's worth checking how it stacks up against other centres near Rugby — pass rate, route type, and typical wait for a slot can all vary more than you'd expect between centres just a few miles apart.
- Daventry driving test centre (9 miles — 60.4% pass rate)
- Coventry driving test centre (10 miles — 40% pass rate)
- Leamington Spa driving test centre (11 miles — 55.6% pass rate)
- Hinckley driving test centre (12 miles — 46.4% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Rugby
Rugby's routes mix town centre streets with the busier A-road sections around Rugby — multi-lane roundabouts, traffic-light junctions, and 20mph residential zones all feature. Where minor faults tend to build up is the switch between speed limits, especially from 30mph up to national speed limit on the approach roads.
Most routes include regular pedestrian crossings too, and the examiner expects an early response — hesitating or creeping forward while someone's still crossing is marked as a serious fault, not a minor one.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Rugby
DVSA doesn't break fault data down by centre, so the list below is the national picture, weighted for the kind of roads you'll actually face at Rugby and other West Midlands centres.
- 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 Rugby
Book your practical driving test at Rugby 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.
Slots at Rugby fill quickly during summer and post-lockdown periods. If your preferred date is unavailable, set a DVSA cancellation alert — slots often appear at short notice when candidates cancel.
Find a Driving Instructor Near Rugby
Choosing an instructor familiar with Rugby's test routes is one of the most effective things you can do before test day. Local route knowledge means your final lessons can focus on the exact junctions and manoeuvres you'll face — not generic practice.
Look for an ADI who takes pupils to Rugby on a regular basis — they'll already have routes prepared that mirror what the examiner actually uses, covering the roundabouts and junctions that come up most often.
Search for ADIs near Rugby using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Which junctions and manoeuvres does the examiner focus on most at Rugby, and how many of your pupils have tested there?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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