Exeter test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Exeter. It combines the recorded centre location around Exeter and Devon, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 0
- Pass rate
- 46.8%
- Local area
- Exeter and Devon
- Region
- South-west England
- Postcode
- EX2 8FS
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
- 46.8%
- DVSA pass rate
- 8,679
- tests in source period
- Exeter and Devon
- recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Exeter
The recorded address places this centre in Exeter and Devon. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Bridge Road (A379), Sannerville Way (A379), Bad Homburg Way (B3123), Hennock Road (B3123), Alphinbrook Road (B3123), and Trusham Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Bridge Road (A379), Sannerville Way (A379), Bad Homburg Way (B3123), Hennock Road (B3123), and Alphinbrook Road (B3123) with local roads such as Trusham Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Marsh Barton.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Exeter
Exeter recorded a 46.8% pass rate in the published period, 4.9 percentage points below the 51.7% regional figure and 3.3 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 45.6%
- 4,182 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 38.5%
- 1,609 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 57
- 1.4% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 7.6 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1,474 standard slots still available (38.0%) and 17 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Exeter
Thorverton RoadMarsh BartonExeterDevonEX2 8FSUse the map to plan your arrival around EX2 and orient yourself using Bridge Road (A379), Sannerville Way (A379), and Bad Homburg Way (B3123). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to Exeter
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Exeter?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Exeter test centre?
Exeter is recorded at Thorverton Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FS. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Exeter?
Bridge Road (A379), Sannerville Way (A379), Bad Homburg Way (B3123), Hennock Road (B3123), Alphinbrook Road (B3123), and Trusham Road are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Exeter?
DVSA recorded 8,679 car tests and a 46.8% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.6 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Exeter?
The official neighbour dataset lists Newton Abbot, Taunton, and Launceston as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Exeter?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.
The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.