The Best Time and Day to Book a Driving Test at Welsh Test Centres – Revealed 

Wales specific data from the DVSA reveals the best and worst times to take your driving test based on pass rates 

·                ‘Best’ test slot revealed for major cities including Cardiff, Swansea and Newport 

·                Across the UK as a whole, Monday and Sunday are the days with the highest pass rate 

·                For more information, please visit: https://www.collingwood.co.uk/blog/booking-your-driving-test/ 

  Welsh learner drivers should choose the time and date of their driving test with caution, as a new study has revealed that each option has completely different pass rates on average. 

The research from Collingwood Insurance Services reveals the most fruitful time to book a driving test at Wales’ many DVSA test centres, with some surprising results. 

The best times to pass at Scottish test centres, revealed: 

·       Abergavenny: Wednesday, 2pm 

·       Aberystwyth: Friday, 2pm 

·       Bangor: Thursday, 3pm 

·       Brecon: Tuesday, 2pm 

·       Cardiff: Monday, 4pm 

·       Cardigan: Thursday 8am 

·       Carmarthen: Saturday, 11am 

·       Llanelli: Saturday, 9am 

·       Llantrisant: Monday, 10am 

·       Merthyr Tydfil: Tuesday, 12pm 

·       Monmouth: Monday, 2pm 

·       Newport (Gwent): Thursday, 2pm 

·       Rhyl: Monday, 3pm 

·       Swansea: Saturday, 9am 

On a UK level  

Taking a broader view, the lucky few who manage to book an early evening test reap the reward, as on a national level almost two thirds of people (63%) pass their test between 5pm and 6pm. 

With many test centres not offering tests after 3pm however, the best widely available test slot is typically between 9am and 10am, with a pass rate of 52%.  

In terms of a day of the week, on a national level both Monday and Sunday are the days with the highest pass rates (52%).  

Combining the hour and day of the week data, the ‘best’ widely available driving test slot tis 9am till 10am on a Monday. 

Being a night owl is unlikely to be a helpful trait when taking a driving test, as less than a third of drivers who take their test after 7pm pass their test (30%).  

Early birds also struggle, with just over one in three (38%) of those who take their test between 6am and 7am receiving their pink licence. 

Despite being busier with commuters, mornings are generally a good time to book your driving test, as every hourly slot from 8am onwards has an average pass rate higher than 50%. 

UK-wide Pass Rates by Hour
06:00-06:59	38%
07:00-07:59	48%
08:00-08:59	51%
09:00-09:59	52%
10:00-10:59	51%
11:00-11:59	50%
12:00-12:59	49%
13:00-13:59	49%
14:00-14:59	49%
15:00-15:59	50%
16:00-16:59	48%
17:00-17:59	63%
18:00-18:59	47%
after 19:00	30%

Monday and Sunday emerged as the best days of the week to book a driving test, although the benefits of booking one day over another aren’t as pronounced as the different times of day. 

Friday emerged as the only day of the week where less than half of drivers pass their test (49%), suggesting that the end of the working week is one to avoid. 

Monday and Sunday boast the highest average pass rate (52%), followed by Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (all 51%), with Wednesday (50%) the second lowest pass rate after Friday. 

UK-wide Pass Rates by Day
Monday	52%
Tuesday	51%
Wednesday	50%
Thursday	51%
Friday	49%
Saturday	51%
Sunday	52%

Liz Laidler, Head of Learner Driver Products at Collingwood Insurance Services UK Ltd, said:  

“Booking in a driving test is a daunting time for anyone with ambitions to get behind the wheel, and this data is an interesting snapshot of the differences between urban and rural driving. 

“Nevertheless, accidents can happen at any time and any place on the roads, and while drivers can minimise their chances of an accident by driving carefully and considerately, having a suitable insurance product is essential to ensure that you are protected against anything that happens on the road.  

“Good luck to anyone looking to pass their test in the near future and remember that practice makes perfect!”  

 For more information, please visit: https://www.collingwood.co.uk/blog/booking-your-driving-test/