HC Deb 23 July 1976 vol 915 cc629-30W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what the proportion of those passing their driving test at the first time of trying was, in the most recent year for which figures are available, withing the following age groups: (a) 17 to 20 years, (b) 20 to 30 years and (c) over 30 years.

Mr. Marks

Routine statistics relating to first attempts at the driving test are not kept. The following information is available from a two-day survey taken in October 1975:

Age Group Percentage pass rate of candidates taking first test
Under 21 45
21–40 41
41–50 22
Over 50 20