62.7% is the current pass rate at Warminster — above the UK average of 50.1%. Expect both town driving and genuine open-road sections where the national speed limit applies — candidates who've only practised in built-up areas tend to find the unmarked rural junctions catch them out.
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Warminster, BA12 9AZ
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Pass Rate at Warminster
The pass rate at Warminster is 62.7% — one of the higher figures in the UK. This often reflects quieter roads or a road network where observation faults are less likely to accumulate, not easier examining. The DVSA test standard is the same at every centre in the country.
Among South West test centres, Warminster's 62.7% pass rate places it 7th out of 29 — above Tiverton (61.4%) and Frome (60.3%), and below Truro (63.7%) and Yeovil (63.4%). The highest in South West is Dorchester at 69%; the lowest is Camborne at 40.6%.
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 South West Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in South West, sorted by pass rate. Warminster is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 69% | +18.9% |
| Callington | 68.2% | +18.1% |
| Newquay | 66.4% | +16.3% |
| Minehead | 65.8% | +15.7% |
| Truro | 63.7% | +13.6% |
| Yeovil | 63.4% | +13.3% |
| Warminster ★ | 62.7% | +12.6% |
| Tiverton | 61.4% | +11.3% |
| Frome | 60.3% | +10.2% |
| Bridgwater | 59.7% | +9.6% |
| Taunton | 59.5% | +9.4% |
| Weymouth | 59.3% | +9.2% |
| Stroud | 56.8% | +6.7% |
| Chippenham | 56.4% | +6.3% |
| Torquay | 55.6% | +5.5% |
| Bath | 54.6% | +4.5% |
| Poole | 53.4% | +3.3% |
| Bristol Brislington | 51.9% | +1.8% |
| Bristol Kingswood | 51.9% | +1.8% |
| Barnstaple | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Swindon | 51.1% | +1% |
| Salisbury | 48.5% | -1.6% |
| Bournemouth | 47.8% | -2.3% |
| Gloucester | 47.8% | -2.3% |
| Exeter | 46.8% | -3.3% |
| Penzance | 46.5% | -3.6% |
| Cheltenham | 43.2% | -6.9% |
| Plymouth | 40.7% | -9.4% |
| Camborne | 40.6% | -9.5% |
Test Centres Near Warminster
Before booking at Warminster, it's worth checking how it stacks up against other centres near Warminster — 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.
- Frome driving test centre (6 miles — 60.3% pass rate)
- Bath driving test centre (14 miles — 54.6% pass rate)
- Chippenham driving test centre (18 miles — 56.4% pass rate)
- Salisbury driving test centre (19 miles — 48.5% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Warminster
Single-carriageway roads at the national speed limit make up a real part of the test route from Warminster. Country lanes and A-roads test safe speed management directly — judging a safe following distance behind slower vehicles, and knowing when not to try an overtake, come up on most routes here.
Where candidates tend to lose marks is the transition back down in speed after the rural stretches — carrying too much speed into a 30mph village or town approach racks up speed-related faults fast.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Warminster
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 Warminster and other South West centres.
- Speed — national speed limit roads: Driving significantly below the limit without reason on open country roads, or failing to reduce speed early enough when re-entering a village or 30mph zone.
- Junctions — observation: Emerging too quickly at rural T-junctions where visibility may be limited by hedges, bends, or crests.
- Mirrors — change direction: Failing to check mirrors before slowing, pulling over, or turning onto rural side roads.
- Road positioning: Incorrect positioning on single-carriageway roads — too far left on narrow lanes or too central on roads with oncoming traffic.
- Response to hazards: Not responding early enough to agricultural vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians on rural routes.
Full breakdown: The 10 Most Common Driving Test Fails →
Booking Your Test at Warminster
Book your practical driving test at Warminster 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 Warminster 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 Warminster
Warminster's 62.7% 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.
National speed limit country roads, low-visibility bends, junctions shared with farm traffic — Warminster's rural test routes feel genuinely different from town driving, and many candidates underestimate the gap. A local instructor who covers these roads makes a real difference.
Search for ADIs near Warminster using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "How well do you know the specific rural routes used at Warminster, and do your lessons cover national speed limit roads and low-visibility junctions?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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