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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Scotland

Galashiels L & LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGalashielsHigh pass rate

Galashiels L & LGV in Galashiels records a 67.6% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

Pass rate (2008-09)
67.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
68
2008-09 to 2008-09 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#46
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Galashiels L & LGV sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 37%, rank #46 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is LGV Trainers (Northampton), about 30.5 miles away.

LGV Trainers (Northampton)Best nearby
30.5 mi away
71.4%
+3.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.6%passed
failed32.4%

All-time 46 passed, 22 failed, 68 total

How Galashiels L & LGV compares

Galashiels L & LGV
67.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+7.4 pp

The 7.4-point advantage at Galashiels L & LGV (ranked 46 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Galashiels L & LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 37%
Galashiels L & LGV ranks higher than 63% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#46
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.2 pp
Male67.9%
0%100%
Female66.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Galashiels L & LGV would typically wait around 4 to 8 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Galashiels L & LGV
Galashiels
Scottish Borders
Scotland

Tests offered at Galashiels L & LGV

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Galashiels L & LGV is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in Scotland, located in Galashiels, Scottish Borders. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. 68 tests across 2008-09-2008-09. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

Galashiels L & LGV passes higher than most. At 67.6% versus a UK average of 60.2%, it ranks #46 of 124 hgv/lgv centres, the upper half of the network. First-attempt data for Galashiels L & LGV is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Galashiels L & LGV

  • Galashiels L & LGV passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Galashiels L & LGV is a low-volume centre (68 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Ask any instructor working Galashiels L & LGV about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Galashiels L & LGV, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Galashiels L & LGV is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and response, traffic signs is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

LGV Trainers (Northampton)Best nearby
30.5 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #27
71.4%
+3.8 pp
System Training (Widnes)
27.2 mi, 520 tests, Rank #42
68.1%
+0.5 pp
Walton LGV
43.8 mi, 21.2K tests, Rank #67
61.4%
-6.2 pp
Carlisle LGV
50.1 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #99
53.3%
-14.3 pp
Livingston
33.7 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #32
70.1%
+2.5 pp
Berwick-On-Tweed
33.0 mi, 899 tests, Rank #54
65.4%
-2.2 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Galashiels L & LGV until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise safety and your vehicleRoad signs

Vehicle condition, tyres, lights, fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

See all centres in Galashiels→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Galashiels L & LGV?
The current pass rate at Galashiels L & LGV driving test centre is 67.6%, calculated from 68 tests in 2008-09 to 2008-09 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67.6% (from 68 tests).
Is Galashiels L & LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Galashiels L & LGV is ranked #46 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 67.6% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Galashiels L & LGV compare to the UK average?
Galashiels L & LGV's pass rate is 7.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 7.4-point advantage at Galashiels L & LGV (ranked 46 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Galashiels L & LGV record?
Galashiels L & LGV has recorded 68 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 46 passed and 22 failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Galashiels L & LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Galashiels L & LGV are LGV Trainers (Northampton) (71.4%), System Training (Widnes) (68.1%), Walton LGV (61.4%) and Carlisle LGV (53.3%). Of these, LGV Trainers (Northampton), System Training (Widnes) have higher current pass rates than Galashiels L & LGV's 67.6%. Walton LGV, Carlisle LGV sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Galashiels L & LGV?
Galashiels L & LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Galashiels L & LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Galashiels L & LGV as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Galashiels L & LGV?
The estimated wait at Galashiels L & LGV is about 4 to 8 weeks (low demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 68 lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

DVSA data period: 2008-09.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources