London named amongst best cities to take your driving test in, according to Compare The Market

Data compiled by Compare The Market has revealed that London is one of the best cities in which to take a driving test
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New stats from insurance company Compare The Market has shown that London is one of the best cities to take your driving test in. The figures also show that February is the best month in which to take your test.

Using data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the car insurance team at Comparethemarket reveals the pass rate of UK’s cities to uncover the place you’re most likely to pass.

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London was named sixth on the list, with a 45% pass rate. This is level with Sunderland and both of these cities are above Sheffield by just one per cent.

The Welsh capital of Cardiff comes out on top with a pass rate of 57%, with Bristol just behind on 55%. Edinburgh is the only other city with a pass rate of over 50%.

Nottingham and Manchester also make up the top five. These cities have a driving test pass rate of 49% and 46% respectively.

Julie Daniels, motor insurance expert at Comparethemarket says: “Common learner driver mistakes can easily lead to accidents or damage to the vehicle you’re learning in, which is why it’s important to make sure you have the right kind of insurance when learning to drive.

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“If you’re learning to drive with an approved driving school or an instructor in their car, they’ll have arranged your insurance. But if you’re using your own car or a friend or relative’s car you’ll need learner driver insurance to ensure you’re covered. While learner driver insurance can cover you while learning and for your driving test, as soon as you pass your test, your learner driver insurance becomes invalid and you’ll need to change your policy.”

Full list of the best cities to take your driving test in

1. Cardiff - 57%

2. Bristol - 55%

3. Edinburgh - 51%

4. Nottingham - 49%

5. Manchester - 46%

6. Sunderland - 45%

6.London 45%

7. Sheffield - 44%

8. Glasgow - 43%

9. Coventry - 42%

9. Liverpool - 42%

9. Stoke-on-Trent - 42%

10. Leicester - 41%

11. Birmingham - 39%

11. Leeds - 39%