Taunton Test Centre

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

    About Taunton Test Centre

    Taunton Driving Test Centre is situated in the county town of Somerset, offering a diverse array of driving conditions. Test routes frequently incorporate urban driving challenges, including navigating the busy town centre, complex roundabouts such as those around the Toneway, and junctions with varying traffic flows. Examiners will also assess a candidate's ability on rural roads and high-speed sections, often found on the outskirts towards areas like Bridgwater or Wellington, testing hazard perception and independent driving skills. The centre's location means candidates should be prepared for a mix of residential streets, dual carriageways, and potentially some narrower country lanes. The pass rate for Taunton often aligns with national averages, suggesting a consistent standard of examination across varied road types. This variety ensures candidates are thoroughly evaluated for their readiness to drive safely and independently in different environments.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Taunton

    Finding driving test cancellations at Taunton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do occur as other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests. To secure an earlier test date at Taunton, aspiring drivers need to frequently check the DVSA website for new slots. For a more efficient approach, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7, providing real-time alerts for available driving test cancellations at Taunton, significantly increasing your chances of booking a sooner test.

    Pass rate trend at Taunton

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Taunton, from 2011-12 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2011-12 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Taunton has remained broadly stable, moving from 57.2% to 56.3% (down 0.9 percentage points). It peaked at 60.7% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 54.1% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 56.5%. 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 56.3%
    2023-24 55.5%
    2022-23 56.9%
    2021-22 59.6%
    2020-21 60.7%
    2019-20 55.1%
    2018-19 54.4%
    2017-18 56.4%
    2016-17 55.9%
    2015-16 56.7%
    2014-15 54.1%
    2013-14 54.5%
    2012-13 58.1%
    2011-12 57.2%

    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 Taunton to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.