Southampton driving test
Southampton has one car test centre of its own, Southampton, and one more within a short drive: Winchester. Together they passed 50.9% of the 15,082 car tests they ran in 2025/26, level with the GB average of 50%. The centres sit within 1.9 points of each other, so the date matters more than the choice of centre. Our 10 practice routes from these centres average 10.1 km with 3.8 roundabouts each, close to the 4.3 on a typical route elsewhere in Great Britain.
- 52.2%🏆 Winchester
- 7.1 wks⏱ Winchester
- 1.9 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Southampton
- 1WinchesterSO23 9SY52.2%Wait 7.1 wks
- 2Southampton (Maybush)Southampton · SO16 9FP50.3%Wait 13.1 wks
Southampton roads to know before your test
🛣 Romsey Road
On seven practice routes from Winchester and Southampton. You join it 15 times across those loops, 5 times from a roundabout.
🛣 High Street
On five practice routes from Winchester. You join it 6 times across those loops, twice from a roundabout.
🛣 St Cross Road
On four practice routes from Winchester. You join it 8 times across those loops.
🛣 Lower Brownhill Road
On four practice routes from Southampton. You join it 4 times across those loops.
🛣 Brownhill Way
On three practice routes from Southampton. You join it 7 times across those loops, 5 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Kendal Avenue
On three practice routes from Southampton. You join it 4 times across those loops.
Local tips for a Southampton test
- Expect around 4 roundabouts on a 10.1 km loop, close to the national norm, with turns at side roads in between.
- Most roundabout exits here are the first or second; only 18% are the third or later. Signal left on approach for the first exit, give no signal for straight ahead, and signal left after the exit before yours (Highway Code rule 186).
- If you need a date soon, Winchester had the shortest wait in August 2026: 7.1 weeks against a median of 10.1 across these centres. You can book any centre, not only your nearest.
- Romsey Road is on more of our Southampton routes than any other road. Drive it before test day, in both directions if you can, so its junctions and limits are familiar.
Practise what Southampton throws at you
Southampton driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Southampton?
50.9% across the 2 test centres in and around Southampton in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Southampton has the highest pass rate?
Winchester, at 52.2%. The lowest is Southampton (Maybush) at 50.3%, a gap of 1.9 points.
Which test centre near Southampton has the shortest wait?
Winchester. Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 7.1 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Southampton driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 10 practice routes around 2 test centres serving Southampton that you can drive in 3D on your phone or computer. They are generated from the roads near each centre, not DVSA's own routes, which DVSA does not publish.
Where can I take my driving test near Southampton?
Winchester (SO23 9SY) and Southampton (SO16 9FP). You book through GOV.UK and can choose any centre in Great Britain.
How many roundabouts are on Southampton driving test routes?
Our 10 practice routes around Southampton include 38 roundabouts, 3.8 per route on average, and 7 of them ask for the third exit or later. DVSA does not publish its own routes, so treat these as the kind of roads you will meet rather than the exact test.
Which roads come up most around Southampton test centres?
On our practice routes: Romsey Road (seven routes), High Street (five routes) and St Cross Road (four routes). They are generated from the road network around each centre.
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Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26; waits are for August 2026. Practice routes are generated from the road network around each centre. DVSA does not publish test routes, and your examiner may take a different one.