Exeter Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Devon.

    About Exeter Test Centre

    Get ready for your driving test at Exeter Driving Test Centre. Situated in the county of Devon, this centre offers a diverse testing experience. You can expect a mix of urban and rural roads, providing an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your driving skills in various environments. The test routes often incorporate busy town roads, dual carriageways like the A30 and A38, and residential streets. This variety is designed to assess your ability to handle different traffic conditions, roundabouts, and junctions. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Exeter generally reflects the national average, indicating a fair assessment environment. Practising on all types of roads around Exeter will give you the best chance of success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Exeter

    Struggling to find an early driving test at Exeter? Driving test cancellations can become available at short notice. Exeter Driving Test Centre sometimes has last-minute slots due to other candidates rescheduling their tests. You can constantly check the DVSA website, or use services like Find Me A Driving Test. We scan the DVSA website 24/7, increasing your chances of finding an earlier driving test in Exeter. This can be particularly useful if you're keen to take your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Exeter

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Exeter, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Exeter has remained broadly stable, moving from 47.9% to 47.9% (level 0 percentage points). It peaked at 53.8% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 45.1% in 2021-22, with a long-run average of 49.7%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 47.9%
    2023-24 48.7%
    2022-23 49.2%
    2021-22 45.1%
    2020-21 47.5%
    2019-20 48.3%
    2018-19 49.2%
    2017-18 48.5%
    2016-17 50.6%
    2015-16 51.3%
    2014-15 53.8%
    2013-14 52.8%
    2012-13 53.6%
    2011-12 51.1%
    2009-10 51.8%
    2008-09 46.9%
    2007-08 47.9%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Exeter to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.