Driving Lessons in County Durham
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Driving Schools in County Durham
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County Durham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
With 38,817 tests from 2024 to 2025 across five centres, County Durham offers consistent results around the 48.8% average. Hartlepool edges ahead at 49.7% while Sunderland trails at 47.1%, reflecting the mix of challenging urban areas and quieter market towns. The region's driving involves navigating busy A-roads like the A1, industrial roundabouts, and steep hills around Durham city centre. Women slightly outperformed men at most centres, achieving 50.4% at both Darlington and Hartlepool compared to men's 48.4% and 49.2% respectively. Automatic pass rates varied from 37.6% at Sunderland to 48.6% at Middlesbrough.
Hartlepool
5,725 tests takenDurham
8,228 tests takenDarlington
6,828 tests takenMiddlesbrough
8,952 tests takenSunderland
9,084 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 50.4% | 49.2% | 46.6% | 49.7% | 5,725 |
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| Darlington | 50.4% | 48.4% | 43.6% | 49.2% | 6,828 |
| Middlesbrough | 47.5% | 48.9% | 48.6% | 48.3% | 8,952 |
| Sunderland | 46.4% | 47.8% | 37.6% | 47.1% | 9,084 |