Widnes Driving Test Centre
The pass rate at Widnes driving test centre is 42.7% — 7.3 percentage points below the Great Britain average of 50%. DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026 record 2,922 passes from 6,846 tests, making it the 12th highest of the 13 centres we cover. We teach across Cheshire with DVSA-qualified instructors who work these routes regularly.
Widnes pass rates in detail
Official DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026, compared with the Great Britain average across all 318 test centres.
| Measure | Widnes | GB average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall pass rate | 42.7% | 50% |
| Male candidates | 42% | 50.8% |
| Female candidates | 43.7% | 49.1% |
| Tests conducted | 6,846 | — |
| Tests passed | 2,922 | — |
Source: DVSA table DRT122A, April 2025 to March 2026. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Driving lessons near Widnes
Lessons around Widnes cost £35 an hour manual and £36 an hour automatic, the same as everywhere else we teach. Take them weekly at your own pace or as an intensive course if you already have a test booked here. Your instructor will cover the roads around the centre as part of your preparation.
Widnes test centre questions
What is the pass rate at Widnes test centre?
The pass rate at Widnes driving test centre is 42.7%, 7.3 percentage points below the Great Britain average of 50%. That's 2,922 passes from 6,846 tests, per DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026.
Do you cover Widnes test centre?
Yes — we teach across Cheshire and our instructors work the routes around Widnes regularly. Call us to confirm coverage for your postcode.
How much are driving lessons near Widnes?
Lessons are £35 an hour manual and £36 an hour automatic, the same across our whole coverage area. A block of ten is £330 manual or £340 automatic, and intensive courses are priced per package from 5 to 45 hours.
Is Widnes a hard test centre?
Widnes is harder than average on the published figures — its 42.7% pass rate is 7.3 percentage points below the national average. That reflects busier roads and more complex junctions rather than stricter examiners, and it's why training on the local routes counts for so much here.
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