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High-Fidelity Mocks: Why We Recommend TomTom GO

Apr 28, 2025| 3 min read|Guides

By Passmark Editorial

Reviewed by DVSA Approved Instructors

The DVSA practical exam uses TomTom GO 620 devices. To give your learners the most realistic "independent driving" feel, we recommend using the TomTom GO Navigation app (available on iOS and Android) during mock tests.

Driving instruction in the UK continues to evolve rapidly. The DVSA's continued investment in digital assessment tools and updated practical test criteria means both learners and instructors need to stay ahead of the curve.

Why This Matters

The average learner in the UK takes 47 hours of professional tuition before their practical test. Despite this investment, the first-time pass rate remains under 50%. The gap between hours driven and actual readiness is where Passmark operates.

“Our platform analyses fault patterns, severity weighting, and time-recency to produce a readiness score that correlates strongly with test outcomes across our cohort of learners.”

What the Data Shows

Learners who achieve a Passmark readiness score above 80% before booking their test pass at a rate of 91%. Those who book below 60% pass at just 34%.

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