Practical driving test centre in Basingstoke

Basingstoke Driving Test Centre

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Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4LR
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At a glance

Basingstoke driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 56.8% from 5,009 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 19.6 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
56.8%
2025-26 · 5,009 tests
Published median wait
19.6 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
57.7%
2025-26 · 2,771 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
52.1%
2025-26 · 1,638 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Basingstoke Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Basingstoke Test Centre
Brighton Hill Centre
Basingstoke
RG22 4LR
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Basingstoke driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Basingstoke.

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 6.6 weeks in Aug 2024 to 19.6 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 8.6% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Basingstoke
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202619.6 weeks9.5 weeks701641608.6%29
Jun 202618 weeks16.4 weeks872814586.7%0
May 202618.9 weeks14.5 weeks879825546.1%0
Apr 202621.9 weeks18.5 weeks887847404.5%67
Mar 202617.1 weeks22.8 weeks1,047996514.9%109
Feb 202620 weeks24 weeks1,1601,091695.9%71
Jan 202618.1 weeks18.3 weeks1,3721,301715.2%70
Dec 202517 weeks16 weeks1,4661,391755.1%59
Nov 202522.3 weeks5.3 weeks1,6711,5381338%71
Oct 202517 weeks9.5 weeks1,7001,630704.1%68
Sept 202520.3 weeks15 weeks1,8381,6861528.3%86
Aug 202512.1 weeks11.5 weeks1,7851,6471387.7%59
Jul 202511.7 weeks19.5 weeks1,7761,6381387.8%96
Jun 202512.9 weeks24 weeks1,8041,6771277%45
May 202511.1 weeks19 weeks1,7451,6151307.4%54
Apr 202510.9 weeks15.5 weeks1,6231,5011227.5%32
Mar 202515.9 weeks24 weeks1,5891,4691207.6%56
Feb 202518.2 weeks24 weeks1,022971515%23
Jan 202513 weeks24 weeks1,2251,174514.2%55
Dec 20249.1 weeks19.2 weeks1,3271,271564.2%50
Nov 202413.3 weeks22.8 weeks1,5411,492493.2%58
Oct 202420.3 weeks19 weeks1,5451,454915.9%13
Sept 202416.9 weeks24 weeks1,5911,499925.8%45
Aug 20246.6 weeks24 weeks1,5741,4731016.4%38
Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
56.8%
Tests conducted
5,009
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

57.7%

1,598 of 2,771 first attempts passed. 136 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

52.1%

853 of 1,638 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

56.8%
Great Britain rank

87th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

South East rank

8th of 30

The regional comparison rate is 52.9%.

Compared with Great Britain

6.8 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Farnborough

14.9 miles away · 59.7% from 10,482 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Basingstoke

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take
  • Your UK driving licence.
  • Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
  • A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens
  • An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
  • General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
  • One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
  • A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Basingstoke

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include M3, Ringway North Roundabout (A339), A339.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Bernstein Road, Woods Lane Roundabout, Bilton Industrial Estate, and maps 25 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 126 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Brighton Hill Roundabout (A30), Winchester Road Roundabout, Ringway West (A340).

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 30 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • M3Motorway · about 796 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Ringway North Roundabout (A339)Major road · about 2.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • A339Major road · about 2.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Ringway North (A339)Major road · about 2.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Winchester Road (A30)Main road · about 397 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Brighton Hill Roundabout (A30)Main road · about 454 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Winchester Road RoundaboutMain road · about 1,204 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Ringway South (A30)Main road · about 1,211 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Ringway West (A340)Main road · about 1,228 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Kempshott Roundabout (A30)Main road · about 1,447 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Hatch Warren RoundaboutMain road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 mph
  • Thornycroft RoundaboutMain road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Basingstoke

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Basingstoke (this centre)ReadingFarnboroughWinchesterGuildfordSouthampton (Maybush)Portsmouth

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Basingstoke (this centre)ReadingFarnboroughWinchesterGuildfordSouthampton (Maybush)Portsmouth

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Basingstoke. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Reading Test Centre

Reading, RG2 0TD

About 13.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
55.4%
2025-26 · 9,237 tests
Median wait
13.9 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
55.4%
Automatic
52.7%
View Reading

Farnborough Test Centre

Farnborough, GU14 6UU

About 14.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
59.7%
2025-26 · 10,482 tests
Median wait
16 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
60.1%
Automatic
52.2%
View Farnborough

Winchester Test Centre

Winchester, SO23 9SY

About 15.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
52.2%
2025-26 · 4,602 tests
Median wait
7.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
50%
Automatic
45.3%
View Winchester

Guildford Test Centre

Guildford, GU1 1SA

About 23.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
57.1%
2025-26 · 4,542 tests
Median wait
9.6 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
56.8%
Automatic
50.8%
View Guildford

Portsmouth Test Centre

Portsmouth, PO6 4SH

About 27.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
52.8%
2025-26 · 13,518 tests
Median wait
13 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
52.9%
Automatic
46.1%
View Portsmouth

Questions about Basingstoke Test Centre

Where is Basingstoke Test Centre?
Basingstoke Test Centre is at Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4LR. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Basingstoke Test Centre?
Practical: 56.8% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Basingstoke Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Basingstoke Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Basingstoke?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 19.6 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Basingstoke?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 57.7% from 2,771 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Basingstoke?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 52.1% from 1,638 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Basingstoke official driving test routes?
No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.