--- title: "Taunton Driving Test Centre | Somerset | 64.4% Pass Rate" description: "Taunton driving test centre in Somerset — 64.4% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Somerset", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/somerset" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Taunton" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Taunton Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/somerset/taunton", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Crown Close, Crown Industrial Estate, Taunton, Somerset", "postalCode": "TA2 8RX", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.019, "longitude": -3.1 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I get my licence on the day if I pass?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, you won't get your physical licence on the day. If you pass, the examiner will issue you a pass certificate. Your full driving licence will then be posted to you by the DVLA a few weeks later." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can find driving test cancellations by regularly checking the DVSA website yourself. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test can scan for cancellations at Taunton 24/7 and alert you when one becomes available, helping you book a test sooner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Taunton Driving Test Centre is typically busy, with high demand for practical driving tests. This often leads to longer waiting times for new test bookings. Checking for cancellations is a popular method to secure an earlier test date." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You should aim to arrive at Taunton Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. This allows enough time to park, use the facilities if needed, and ensure you are calm and prepared before your test begins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the practical test take here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The practical driving test at Taunton, like other centres, typically lasts for approximately 40 minutes. This includes the independent driving section, various manoeuvres, and general road driving." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, your driving instructor can sit in on your practical test at Taunton. 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[Somerset](/test-centres/somerset) 4. Taunton # Taunton Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Somerset. ## Quick facts - Crown Close, Crown Industrial Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RX - Pass rate: **64.4%** (2024-25) - County: **Somerset** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.019&mlon=-3.1#map=15/51.019/-3.1) ## About Taunton Test Centre Taunton Driving Test Centre is situated in the county town of Somerset, offering a diverse array of driving conditions. Test routes frequently incorporate urban driving challenges, including navigating the busy town centre, complex roundabouts such as those around the Toneway, and junctions with varying traffic flows. Examiners will also assess a candidate's ability on rural roads and high-speed sections, often found on the outskirts towards areas like Bridgwater or Wellington, testing hazard perception and independent driving skills. The centre's location means candidates should be prepared for a mix of residential streets, dual carriageways, and potentially some narrower country lanes. The pass rate for Taunton often aligns with national averages, suggesting a consistent standard of examination across varied road types. This variety ensures candidates are thoroughly evaluated for their readiness to drive safely and independently in different environments. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Taunton Finding driving test cancellations at Taunton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do occur as other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests. To secure an earlier test date at Taunton, aspiring drivers need to frequently check the DVSA website for new slots. For a more efficient approach, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7, providing real-time alerts for available driving test cancellations at Taunton, significantly increasing your chances of booking a sooner test. [Get cancellation alerts for Taunton](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Taunton ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Taunton, from 2011-12 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2011-12 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Taunton has remained broadly stable, moving from 57.2% to 56.3% (down 0.9 percentage points). It peaked at 60.7% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 54.1% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 56.5%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2024-25 56.3% 2023-24 55.5% 2022-23 56.9% 2021-22 59.6% 2020-21 60.7% 2019-20 55.1% 2018-19 54.4% 2017-18 56.4% 2016-17 55.9% 2015-16 56.7% 2014-15 54.1% 2013-14 54.5% 2012-13 58.1% 2011-12 57.2% ## Frequently asked questions ### Will I get my licence on the day if I pass? ### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre? ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Taunton** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Yeovil 33.7 km away ](/test-centres/somerset/yeovil) - [ Weston-super-Mare 37.4 km away ](/test-centres/somerset/weston-super-mare) - [ Exeter 44.1 km away ](/test-centres/devon/exeter) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.