Driving test routes · South West
Launceston Driving Test Routes
Everything you need for your test at Launceston Driving Test Centre — the roads you'll drive, the current pass rate, and the hardest junctions to rehearse first.
Suite 4 Sheers Barton Barns, Lawhitton, Launceston, PL15 9NJ
Data verified July 2026
Driving tests in Launceston run from Launceston Driving Test Centre (PL15 9NJ). Its current DVSA car pass rate is 48.3% for 2024/25 — 1.9 points below the national average of 50.2%. Test routes cover rural roads around the centre; the examiner picks the route on the day.
- Test centre
- Launceston Driving Test Centre
- Pass rate (2024/25)
- 48.3%
- National average
- 50.2%
- Rank
- 162 of 270
- Difficulty
- Around average
Where is Launceston Driving Test Centre?
The map shows the test centre (red), its approximate driving catchment, and the nearest alternative centres (blue) — tap a pin to compare pass rates.
Launceston test centre pass rate: 48.3%
In 2024/25, Launceston recorded a 48.3% car pass rate — 1.9 points below the national average of 50.2%. That ranks it 162 of the 270 centres we track.
Driving test routes around Launceston
The Launceston test centre sits in an area characterised by predominantly rural and open roads with national-speed-limit sections, bends, and fewer but higher-consequence junctions. Local candidates should expect their route to reflect this environment. We are currently verifying the specific roads and fault hotspots examiners use around this centre with local instructors before publishing a full turn-by-turn guide — the data-backed pass rate, location map and nearby-centre comparisons below are already based on verified figures.
Test day logistics
Address
Launceston Driving Test Centre
Suite 4 Sheers Barton Barns, Lawhitton, Launceston, PL15 9NJ
Region & nation
South West, England
Road environment
rural driving
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Launceston driving test: frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Launceston Driving Test Centre?
The most recent DVSA car practical pass rate at Launceston is 48.3% (2024/25) — 1.9 points below the national average. That places it 162 of 270 among the centres we track.
Is Launceston a hard place to take your driving test?
Based on its 48.3% pass rate versus the 50.2% average across the centres we track, Launceston is rated "Around average". Difficulty depends far more on your preparation on the local roads than on the centre itself.
What is the nearest test centre to Launceston?
The nearest alternative centre is Plymouth (Plymouth Driving Test Centre), about 15.3 miles away with a 40.8% pass rate. It is worth comparing if you are hunting for an earlier cancellation.
Are these the official DVSA test routes for Launceston?
DVSA stopped publishing official test routes, and the examiner chooses the route on the day — it can change without notice. Our guides show the roads and hazards learners most commonly encounter around Launceston so you can practise the right environment, but they are not a guaranteed route.
Nearby test centres
Comparing centres? These are the closest alternatives to Launceston — handy when hunting for an earlier cancellation.
