Number of attempts to pass car practical driving test in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire 2007 to 2012
Published 15 August 2013
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This is Freedom of Information request IA/00631/12.
1. Request
1) The number of people who have taken more than 10 attempts to pass their car practical driving test in between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Hertfordshire.
4) The number of people who have taken more than 15 attempts to pass their car practical test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Hertfordshire.
9) The number of people who have taken more than 20 attempts to pass their car practical test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Hertfordshire.
2. Response
Hertfordshire - Bishops Stortford, Borehamwood, Letchworth, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford.
The table below shows the number of practical car driving tests conducted and passed at Bishops Stortford, Borehamwood, Letchworth, St Albans, Stevenage and Watford between 1 April 2007 and 30 June 2012. This information has been split by the number of attempts taken, 11-15, 16-20 and over 21 attempts.
2.1 Hertfordshire
| Number of tests | 11-15 Attempts | 16-20 Attempts | 21+ Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducted | 797 | 92 | 13 |
| Passed | 277 | 24 | 3 |
Please note the following:
- Candidates may have used more than one centre and in more than one county.
- The counties are based on driving test centres in each county, which you defined.
- If a candidates driving number has changed, the count of number of attempts resets and starts again.
3. Request
2) The number of people who have taken more than 10 attempts to pass their car practical driving test in between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Bedfordshire.
6) The number of people who have taken more than 15 attempts to pass their car practical test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Bedfordshire.
8) The number of people who have taken more than 20 attempts to pass their car practical test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Bedfordshire.
4. Response
Bedfordshire = Bedford, Leighton Buzzard, Leighton Buzzard LGV and Luton.
The table overleaf shows the number of practical car driving tests conducted and passed at Bedford, Leighton Buzzard, Leighton Buzzard LGV and Luton between 1 April 2007 and 30 June 2012. This information has been split by the number of attempts taken, 11-15, 16-20 and over 21 attempts.
4.1 Bedfordshire
| Number of tests | 11-15 Attempts | 16-20 Attempts | 21+ Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducted | 640 | 79 | 9 |
| Passed | 211 | 33 | 3 |
5. Request
3) The number of people who have taken more than 10 attempts to pass their car practical driving test in between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Buckinghamshire.
5) The number of people who have taken more than 15 attempts to pass their car practical test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Buckinghamshire.
7) The number of people who have taken more than 20 attempts to pass their car practical test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Buckinghamshire.
6. Response
Buckinghamshire = Aylesbury, Bletchley, High Wycombe and Weedon LGV
The table below shows the number of practical car driving tests conducted and passed at Aylesbury, Bletchley, High Wycombe and Weedon LGV between 1 April 2007 and 30 June 2012. This information has been split by the number of attempts taken, 11-15, 16-20 and over 21 attempts.
6.1 Buckinghamshire
| Number of tests | 11-15 Attempts | 16-20 Attempts | 21+ Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducted | 202 | 18 | 4 |
| Passed | 69 | 3 | 3 |
7. Request
10) The greatest number of attempts it has taken one individual to pass their test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Hertfordshire.
8. Response
One individual took 23 attempts to pass their practical car driving test in Hertfordshire between 1 April 2007 and 30 June 2012.
9. Request
11) The greatest number of attempts it has taken one individual to pass their test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Buckinghamshire.
10. Response
One individual took 23 attempts to pass their practical car driving test in Buckinghamshire between 1 April 2007 and 30 June 2012.
11. Request
12) The greatest number of attempts it has taken one individual to pass their test between 2007/8 to 2011/12 (to date) in Bedfordshire.
12. Response
Two individuals took 23 attempts to pass their practical car driving test in Bedfordshire between 1 April 2007 and 30 June 2012.