Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Driving Tests

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving test centres for (a) car practical driving tests, (b) motorcycle tests, (c) bus tests, (d) HGV tests and (e) test for other vehicle types were there in Great Britain on (i) 4 July 2024 and (ii) 26 May 2026.

Answer

The table below shows how many driving test centres (DTC) conduct car practical driving tests, motorcycle tests, vocational and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) tests in Great Britain.

This data is available monthly at the beginning of each month. The data below is from 1 July 2024 and 1 June 2026.

Date

Car

Motorcycle module 1

Motorcycle module 2

Vocational

Driver CPC

Total driving and rider tests conducted

1 July 2024

328

114

180,807 (July 2024 data)

1 June 2026

320

113

193,259 (April 2026 data as May 2026 data not yet available)

Please note:

Some DTCs conduct more than one category of test.

Practical driving tests for bus and heavy goods vehicles require the same facilities and are combined under vocational tests.

These are DVSA sites only. Road roller, tank and tractor tests are conducted at a convenient location for the customer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4297
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Driving Tests
Monday, 22 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Driving tests Offices
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Driving Tests

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