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tube.driver
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tube.driver
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#1Thread starter•20 January 2026•4 months ago
DATV practice test score 85% - should I be worried?
🧠 Assessment Tips
I've been practicing the DATV and consistently getting around 85%. Is this good enough for the actual assessment or should I be aiming higher?
The passing mark seems to vary depending on who you ask. Some say 70%, others say 80%+.
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signalman.dave
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signalman.dave
#•4 months ago•20 January 2026
85% is solid! You should be fine. The actual test often feels easier than practice.
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diesel.dave
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diesel.dave
#•4 months ago•20 January 2026
I passed with 82% so you're in good territory!
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terminal.steve
#•4 months ago•21 January 2026
Focus on consistency rather than hitting 90%+. Steady 85% is better than wild swings.
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commuter.champ
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commuter.champ
#•4 months ago•22 January 2026
The real test is actually slightly easier in my experience. Less time pressure.
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controller
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controller
#•4 months ago•23 January 2026
Just keep practicing until you're consistently around that score. Then you know it's not luck.
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tube.driver
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tube.driver
#•4 months ago•25 January 2026
Thanks everyone - feeling a bit more confident now!
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nightshift
#•4 months ago•25 January 2026
Good luck! Let us know how you get on.