Knaresborough Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Test Routes
Knaresborough recorded a 58.5% pass rate across 8,301 tests in April 2025 - March 2026. Compare the results below, check nearby centres and plan local road practice with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Historical results describe previous tests; they do not predict your result.
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Knaresborough Pass Rate Statistics
Pass Rate Comparison
| Category | Knaresborough | National Overall Rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58.5% | 50% | +8.5 pp |
| Male | 58.5% | 50% | +8.5 pp |
| Female | 58.7% | 50% | +8.7 pp |
| First Attempt | 60.8% | 50% | +10.8 pp |
| Automatic | 53.3% | 50% | +3.3 pp |
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026. Each category is compared with the national overall rate, not its own national subgroup. Differences are percentage points (pp).
Pass Rate by Age (17-25)
Historical Pass Rate Trend
2019/20
49%
2021/22
52.7%
2022/23
52.9%
2023/24
56.6%
2024/25
58.5%
2025/26
58.5%
Tests Conducted
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026
8,301
Total
4,643
Male
3,658
Female
94 candidates achieved zero driving faults in this period.
Knaresborough reviews: what to check before your test
Learner reviews can help you spot practical details such as finding the entrance and arriving on time. A review of one test is not a measure of examiner leniency or your chance of passing. We do not publish a verified review rating for Knaresborough.
For context, the DVSA recorded 8,301 tests here with an overall pass rate of 58.5% in April 2025 - March 2026. The first-attempt pass rate was 60.8%. Compare those figures with the full statistics above, rather than a handful of anecdotes.
- Check the review date and that it refers to this exact test-centre location.
- Use your booking confirmation to confirm arrival instructions and required documents.
- Ask your instructor which local roads and junctions to practise. Conditions and test routes can change.
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Knaresborough Test Routes
We have mapped 17 real driving test routes used at Knaresborough (HG5 8QB). Routes range from 11.8 km (28 mins) to 19.6 km (29 mins), with an average distance of 15.4 km taking around 30 minutes. Practice every route with turn-by-turn navigation in the app before your test day.
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Avg Duration
15.4 km
Avg Distance
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Avg Roundabouts
Route Overview
| Route | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 11.8 km | 28 min |
| #2 | 14.2 km | 31 min |
| #3 | 15.5 km | 31 min |
| #4 | 16.5 km | 36 min |
| #6 | 14.3 km | 33 min |
| #7 | 14.6 km | 29 min |
| #9 | 17.4 km | 35 min |
| #10 | 14.2 km | 31 min |
| #11 | 13.8 km | 24 min |
| #12 | 12.8 km | 26 min |
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Roads Used in Knaresborough Test Routes
Across all 17 routes, examiners at Knaresborough use 97 different roads. Familiarise yourself with these roads before your test:
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Preparing for Your Test at Knaresborough
Skills to Discuss With Your Instructor
- Dealing with heavy goods vehicles on industrial estate approaches
- Driving on cobbled surfaces that reduce tyre grip in wet conditions
- Executing hill starts on steep gradients found throughout Yorkshire's towns
- Interpreting priority at unmarked junctions in older residential areas
What the Pass Rate Can Tell You
The 58.5% recorded pass rate at Knaresborough was 8.5 percentage points above the 50% national figure for April 2025 - March 2026. This compares previous candidates, not equivalent drivers taking tests at different centres. It does not establish that the examiner, roads or transmission caused the difference, and it cannot predict your result.
Road Types to Prepare For
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How to Pass Your Driving Test at Knaresborough
Expert Tips
- 1
Work on your observation at unmarked junctions in older residential areas.
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Practise driving between stone walls where passing oncoming vehicles requires precise positioning.
- 3
Build experience navigating ring-road roundabouts with heavy commercial vehicle traffic.
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Practise driving through residential areas where parked cars create pinch points requiring you to judge priority.
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Build confidence with T-junctions on busy roads where gaps in traffic may be brief.
Best Time to Test
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
Test Centres Near Knaresborough
Nearby Centres
| Centre Name | Distance | Pass Rate | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth | 13.8 miles | 49.7% | Below Average |
| Leeds | 15.1 miles | 50.2% | Above Average |
| York | 16.9 miles | 54.4% | Above Average |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 17.7 miles | 47.8% | Below Average |
| Bradford (Heaton) | 18.3 miles | 56.1% | Easy |
Frequently Asked Questions About Knaresborough
What is the pass rate at Knaresborough?+
The recorded pass rate at Knaresborough is 58.5%. The national average is 50%. These figures are based on 8,301 tests conducted during April 2025 - March 2026. The male pass rate is 58.5% and the female pass rate is 58.7%.
Is Knaresborough a hard driving test centre?+
The recorded pass rate is 58.5%, compared with 50% nationally during April 2025 - March 2026. Rates describe previous candidates and do not isolate road difficulty or examiner behaviour. Your preparation and safe driving matter more than a centre ranking.
How many test routes does Knaresborough have?+
Route coverage at Knaresborough can change. You can explore available practice routes with turn-by-turn navigation in the Test Routes Expert app.
What roads are commonly used at Knaresborough?+
Our preparation guide lists stone-walled lanes, narrow bridges, cobbled streets, residential, roundabouts. Ask your instructor which apply to your local practice. Available route examples can help you prepare, but the examiner can change roads and directions on test day.
What's the best time to take a driving test at Knaresborough?+
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
How does Knaresborough compare to nearby centres?+
Nearby alternatives include Horsforth (49.7%, 13.8 miles away); Leeds (50.2%, 15.1 miles away); York (54.4%, 16.9 miles away). Recorded rates may cover different periods; open each guide to check dates and choose somewhere you can practise.
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