Learners from the the area have the best pass rate in the country taking an average of 1.87 attempts before succeeding. In contrast, on the busier highways of London and the south east, motorists tended to have to take their test at least twice before gaining their license, an AA/Populus survey of 20,109 AA members found. The national average for the UK is 2.0 attempts, with those shunning the use of instructors taking an average of 2.3 goes. AA Driving School director Simon Douglas said: ”Many factors shape local pass rates. But, wherever you live, professional tuition with a fully-qualified driving instructor will give you the best possible head start towards passing your L-test and beyond.” He went on: ”Busy, complex roads in London and the South East appear to contribute to learners there finding it slightly more difficult. In some less-populated regions, learners find it relatively less challenging. ”But these variations pale in comparison with the difference between those who do and don’t learn with professional instructors. The choice of who you learn with is key to your success.” According to the Driving Standards Agency, those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training plus 22 hours of private practice. More info and the figures