Northern Ireland · practical testing

Belfast (Balmoral)
Driving test centre.

Official results, the context behind them and a practical way to plan your next step.

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47.9%

All-car pass rate · 2026 Q1 (Jan–Mar)

1,435

Tests taken · 2026 Q1 (Jan–Mar)

Not published

Median completed wait

Not published

Forward availability measure

Results: official source tables. Missing values are not zero. Definitions and limitations.

The wider picture

Pass rates over time

Compare the same test group across published periods.

Period	Tests	Passes	Pass rate
2026 Q1 (Jan–Mar)	1,435	688	47.9%

Candidate mix and repeated attempts affect these figures. The highest rate does not identify the easiest test for you.

Plan the practicalities

Before you book

Agree readiness and test-day car use with your instructor.
Check the current venue address, facilities and offered services.
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Check any support or adjustments before the appointment.

Published address: Belfast, 66 Balmoral Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT12 6QL

Services on the official venue page: Cars (and trailer) · LGV Cat C1 (and trailer) · Buses Cat D (and trailer) · LGV Cat C (and trailer) · Minibus Cat D1 (and trailer) · ADI Part 2 · LGV Cat C Module 4 - verbal theory and practical demonstration · Bus Cat D Module 4 - verbal theory and practical demonstration · Extended Practical Driving Test (category B) · Taxi Driver Test

Venue details checked 2026-09-12. These services and the historical results above refer to different dates.

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