About this launch
This statistical launch is revealed by the Division for Transport (DfT) based mostly on statistics produced by the Driver and Car Requirements Company (DVSA), on the numbers and go charges for driving and driving principle and sensible assessments performed in Nice Britain.
The driver and rider tests and instructors collection offers additional element of the important thing findings introduced on this statistical launch, together with detailed knowledge tables and operational knowledge by check centre.
Protection
Exams performed by delegated examiners are excluded from these statistics.
This division is at the moment working to make our tables accessible for our users.
As a part of this launch, the format of the INS spreadsheet tables that accompany this launch has modified to make them extra accessible for our customers.
When you’ve got any suggestions on the brand new format of our tables, please contact vehicles statistics.
Headline figures
Evaluating assessments in Nice Britain in April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1):
- 638,000 automotive principle assessments had been performed, up 1%
- the automotive principle check go fee was 44.6%, up 0.3 proportion factors
- 434,000 automotive sensible assessments had been performed, up 7%
- the automotive sensible check go fee was 48.6%, down 0.1 proportion factors
Vehicles (class B): overview
Principle
In April to June 2023 (Quarter 1), 638,000 automotive principle assessments had been performed in Nice Britain, a rise of 1% on April to June 2022 (Quarter 1). The whole go fee was 44.6%, with 46.3% of females passing in comparison with 43.3% of males. The whole go fee for April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) was up 0.3 proportion factors from the identical quarter of the earlier 12 months.
Desk 1: Automobile principle assessments by gender, Nice Britain, April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1) (DRT1201)
| Metric and time interval | Complete | Feminine | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 638,212 | 282,252 | 355,947 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 284,947 | 130,767 | 154,170 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2023 | 44.6% | 46.3% | 43.3% |
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 634,022 | 289,802 | 344,130 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 281,416 | 132,801 | 148,560 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2022 | 44.4% | 45.8% | 43.2% |
| Exams Performed (%): Annual change | +1% | -3% | +3% |
| Exams Handed (%): Annual change | +1% | -2% | +4% |
| Move Price (proportion factors): Annual change | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.1 |
Complete figures embody assessments the place the gender is unknown.
Determine 1: Automobile principle assessments performed and go charges, Nice Britain, quarterly, April to June 2013 (Quarter 1) onwards (DRT1101)
Determine 1 exhibits the variety of automotive principle assessments performed and go fee for every monetary quarter since April to June 2013 (Quarter 1). April to June 2023 has the very best variety of assessments performed since April to June 2021 (Quarter 1). The go fee has proven variability throughout the earlier quarters.
Sensible
Statistics on automotive sensible assessments performed in Nice Britain are additionally revealed as a faster indicator to observe transport exercise on a timelier foundation for topical points relating to move.
In April to June 2023 (Quarter 1), 434,000 automotive sensible assessments had been performed in Nice Britain, a rise of seven% on April to June 2022 (Quarter 1). The whole go fee was 48.6%, with 46.9% of females passing in comparison with 50.2% of males. The whole go fee for April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) was down 0.1 proportion factors from the identical quarter of the earlier 12 months.
Desk 2: Automobile sensible assessments by gender, Nice Britain, April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1) (DRT1201)
| Metric and time interval | Complete | Feminine | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 433,529 | 203,511 | 229,948 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 210,901 | 95,420 | 115,452 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2023 | 48.6% | 46.9% | 50.2% |
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 404,130 | 195,603 | 208,446 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 196,805 | 90,940 | 105,828 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2022 | 48.7% | 46.5% | 50.8% |
| Exams Performed (%): Annual change | +7% | +4% | +10% |
| Exams Handed (%): Annual change | +7% | +5% | +9% |
| Move Price (proportion factors): Annual change | -0.1 | +0.4 | -0.6 |
Complete figures embody assessments the place the gender is unknown.
Determine 2: Automobile sensible assessments performed and go charges, Nice Britain, quarterly, April to June 2013 (Quarter 1) onwards (DRT1101)
Determine 2 exhibits the variety of automotive sensible assessments performed and the go fee for every monetary quarter since April to June 2013 (Quarter 1). Exams performed in April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) are greater than most earlier quarters since July to September 2017 (Quarter 2), with solely the earlier quarter, January to March 2023 (Quarter 4) exhibiting a better rely. The go fee is at its highest since April to June 2022.
Bikes (class A)
Desk 3: Motorbike assessments by check sort, Nice Britain, April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1) (DRT1101)
| Metric and time interval | Principle | Sensible: Module 1 | Sensible: Module 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 24,865 | 16,268 | 15,293 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 17,081 | 12,077 | 10,859 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2023 | 68.7% | 74.2% | 71.0% |
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 26,900 | 17,333 | 16,661 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 18,587 | 12,790 | 11,750 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2022 | 69.1% | 73.8% | 70.5% |
| Exams Performed (%): Annual change | -8% | -6% | -8% |
| Exams Handed (%): Annual change | -8% | -6% | -8% |
| Move Price (proportion factors): Annual change | -0.4 | +0.4 | +0.5 |
Giant Items Autos (class C)
Giant Items Autos (LGVs), generally known as lorries, vans, or heavy items autos, require a class C licence to drive. These are autos constructed for transporting items and will need to have a gross weight over 3.5 tonnes.
A Certificates for Skilled Competence (CPC) check go is required by a person, along with all different LGV or PCV assessments, to drive professionally (as the principle function of their job). CPC assessments usually are not required to acquire a licence to drive LGVs or PCVs.
The LGV vocational sensible check modified in November 2021 from a single check to change into a two-part check (the on-road check and the off-road check). This launch exhibits the variety of assessments carried out by DVSA. Exams performed by delegated examiners are excluded from these statistics.
Desk 4: Giant Items Car (LGV) assessments by check sort, Nice Britain, April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1) (DRT1101)
| Metric and time interval | Principle: A number of selection | Principle: Hazard notion | Principle: CPC | Sensible: Vocational (on-road) | Sensible: Vocational (off-road) | Sensible: CPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 18,356 | 14,022 | 11,722 | 22,697 | 1,058 | 1,538 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 10,690 | 11,359 | 8,166 | 13,576 | 789 | 1,449 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2023 | 58.2% | 81.0% | 69.7% | 59.8% | 74.6% | 94.2% |
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 27,987 | 21,823 | 18,628 | 28,386 | 4,835 | 3,590 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 17,137 | 17,774 | 13,589 | 16,942 | 3,732 | 3,413 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2022 | 61.2% | 81.4% | 72.9% | 59.7% | 77.2% | 95.1% |
| Exams Performed (%): Annual change | -34% | -36% | -37% | -20% | -78% | -57% |
| Exams Handed (%): Annual change | -38% | -36% | -40% | -20% | -79% | -58% |
| Move Price (proportion factors): Annual change | -3.0 | -0.4 | -3.3 | +0.1 | -2.6 | -0.9 |
Performed numbers for off-road sensible assessments have seen a lower because of the introduction of delegated examiners that are excluded from these figures.
Passenger Carrying Autos (class D)
Passenger Carrying Autos (PCVs), generally known as buses or coaches, require a class D licence to drive.
A Certificates for Skilled Competence (CPC) check go is required by a person, along with all different LGV or PCV assessments, to drive professionally (as the principle function of their job). CPC assessments usually are not required to acquire a licence to drive LGVs or PCVs.
The PCV vocational sensible check modified in November 2021 from a single check to change into a two-part check (the on-road check and the off-road check). This launch exhibits the variety of assessments carried out by DVSA. Exams performed by delegated examiners are excluded from these statistics.
Desk 5: Passenger Carrying Car (PCV) assessments by check sort, Nice Britain, April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1) (DRT1101)
| Metric and time interval | Principle: A number of selection | Principle: Hazard notion | Principle: CPC | Sensible: Vocational (on-road) | Sensible: Vocational (off-road) | Sensible: CPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 2,358 | 1,947 | 1,691 | 1,835 | 170 | 213 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 1,427 | 1,536 | 845 | 1,178 | 151 | 192 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2023 | 60.5% | 78.9% | 50.0% | 64.2% | 88.8% | 90.1% |
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 2,151 | 1,789 | 1,403 | 1,353 | 373 | 323 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 1,369 | 1,470 | 708 | 872 | 343 | 296 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2022 | 63.6% | 82.2% | 50.5% | 64.4% | 92.0% | 91.6% |
| Exams Performed (%): Annual change | +10% | +9% | +21% | +36% | -54% | -34% |
| Exams Handed (%): Annual change | +4% | +4% | +19% | +35% | -56% | -35% |
| Move Price (proportion factors): Annual change | -3.1 | -3.3 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -3.1 | -1.5 |
Performed numbers for off-road sensible assessments have seen a lower because of the introduction of delegated examiners that are excluded from these figures.
Automobile driving instructors (ADI)
An Accredited Driving Teacher (ADI) is somebody who has handed their ADI assessments and has been added to the ADI statutory register. There are 3 elements of the ADI check:
- principle (half 1)
- driving skill (half 2)
- tutorial skill (half 3)
Potential instructors should go all 3 elements of the ADI assessments to be accepted and registered. ADIs should bear a requirements test throughout every 4 12 months registration interval.
Most learner motorbike and moped riders should take Obligatory Primary Coaching (CBT) earlier than driving on the street. CBT motorbike instructors are required to go a 2 day DVSA evaluation after which work for a motorbike Accredited Coaching Physique (ATB). CBT instructors should additionally bear assessments each 4 years.
Desk 6: Accredited Driving Teacher (ADI) assessments by check sort, Nice Britain, April to June 2023 (Quarter 1) with April to June 2022 (Quarter 1) (DRT1101)
| Metric and time interval | Half 1 (principle) | Half 2 (driving skill) | Half 3 (tutorial skill) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 5,969 | 2,494 | 2,382 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2023 | 2,240 | 1,328 | 830 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2023 | 37.5% | 53.2% | 34.8% |
| Exams Performed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 5,119 | 2,184 | 1,835 |
| Exams Handed: Apr to Jun 2022 | 2,020 | 1,247 | 648 |
| Move Price (%): Apr to Jun 2022 | 39.5% | 57.1% | 35.3% |
| Exams Performed (%): Annual change | +17% | +14% | +30% |
| Exams Handed (%): Annual change | +11% | +6% | +28% |
| Move Price (proportion factors): Annual change | -1.9 | -3.8 | -0.5 |
Enhancements made on this launch
When you’ve got any suggestions on any of those adjustments, please contact vehicles statistics.
Information desk adjustments
Main adjustments to the format of the driving teacher statistics (INS) tables have been launched for the April to June 2023 launch to make them extra accessible for our customers. Desk numbers and their breakdowns have remained the identical.
These adjustments observe up to date DRT tables launched within the 2022 to 2023 annual launch.
Background notes
About these figures
The statistics within the driver and rider testing and teacher statistics sequence are derived by Division for Transport statisticians from extracts of the Driver and Car Requirements Company (DVSA) administrative database.
For additional details about the info used on this launch, please see our guidance page.
On this launch, numbers could not add as much as totals and percentages could not add as much as 100% because of rounding.
Take a look at classes included
Sensible check classes within the launch are:
- B (automotive)
- A, A1 and A2 (bikes)
- C1 (medium sized autos)
- C1E (medium-sized autos with a trailer)
- C (massive autos)
- CE (massive autos with a trailer)
- D1 (minibuses)
- D1E (minibuses with a trailer)
- D (buses)
- DE (buses with a trailer)
Variations between vocational and CPC assessments
LGV and PCV sensible vocational check figures are all the time greater than the corresponding CPC sensible check determine, as CPC assessments are solely required to drive these autos professionally. Non-commercial use of those autos may embody, for instance, driving a horse field.
Publication of month-to-month knowledge
Some statistics on assessments performed in Nice Britain are additionally revealed as faster indicators to observe transport exercise on a timelier foundation for topical points relating to move.
The check sorts at the moment included are:
- LGV sensible on-road
- Automobile sensible (together with ahead bookings)
Ethnicity info
Extra knowledge on ethnicity of candidates are launched by way of data.gov.uk. This info shouldn’t be revealed as a part of the statistical launch as many candidates don’t declare their ethnicity. It’s, subsequently, extremely doubtless that the knowledge is topic to self-selection and reporting biases and neither DVSA nor DfT would suggest that customers depend on these knowledge being a real reflection of the ethnicity of all candidates.
Official Statistics
Official statistics are produced to the excessive skilled requirements set by the Code of Practice for Statistics. Nonetheless, these statistics haven’t but been assessed by the Office for Statistics Regulation.
Particulars of ministers and officers who obtain pre-release entry to those statistics as much as 24 hours earlier than launch will be discovered within the pre-release access list.
Subsequent launch
Driving and rider testing statistics are revealed 4 occasions a 12 months. Future replace schedules will be accessed by way of the DfT statistical publications schedule.
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