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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Galashiels Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2GalashielsHigh pass rate

At Galashiels, 74.4% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

Pass rate (2012-13)
74.4%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
117
2010-11 to 2012-13 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#67
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Galashiels sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 50%, rank #67 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Berwick-On-Tweed, about 33.0 miles away.

Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
33.0 mi away
85.7%
+11.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

74.4%passed
failed25.6%

All-time 87 passed, 30 failed, 117 total

How Galashiels compares

Galashiels
74.4%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+2.2 pp

Galashiels sits 2.2 points above the UK average, ranked 67 of 135 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Galashiels ranks among 135 centres

Top 50%
Galashiels ranks higher than 50% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#67
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.4 pp
Male74.1%
0%100%
Female74.5%
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 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

1 Croft Street
Scottish Borders
Galashiels
TD1 3BH
Scotland

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Galashiels

  • car

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode TD1 3BH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Galashiels is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 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. 117 tests across 2010-11-2012-13. 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 runs close to the national curve: 74.4% pass rate, 2.2 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The rank is #67 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres. For Galashiels the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Galashiels

  • Pass rate at Galashiels sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Galashiels is a low-volume centre (117 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 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, 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 is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and control, steering 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

Look further ahead. Practise pull-push on a quiet residential loop with a continuous commentary. never steer while stationary; always inch forward first. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
27.7 mi, 7.5K tests, Rank #98
69.6%
-4.8 pp
Kirkcaldy
38.2 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #126
62.6%
-11.8 pp
Walton LGV
43.8 mi, 582 tests, Rank #85
71.8%
-2.6 pp
Carlisle
50.1 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #58
76.1%
+1.7 pp
Livingston
33.3 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+3.3 pp
Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
33.0 mi, 775 tests, Rank #7
85.7%
+11.3 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Galashiels 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 hazard awarenessRoad signs

Spotting developing hazards, plus the effects of alcohol, tiredness and medicines. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Galashiels?
The current pass rate at Galashiels driving test centre is 74.4%, calculated from 117 tests in 2010-11 to 2012-13 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 74.4% (from 117 tests).
Is Galashiels an easy or hard test centre?
Galashiels is ranked #67 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 74.4% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Galashiels compare to the UK average?
Galashiels's pass rate is 2.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Galashiels sits 2.2 points above the UK average, ranked 67 of 135 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Galashiels record?
Galashiels has recorded 117 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 87 passed and 30 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Galashiels?
The closest DVSA test centres to Galashiels are Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (69.6%), Kirkcaldy (62.6%), Walton LGV (71.8%) and Carlisle (76.1%). Of these, Carlisle has a higher current pass rate than Galashiels's 74.4%. Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Kirkcaldy, Walton 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?
Galashiels 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. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Galashiels and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Galashiels 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?
The estimated wait at Galashiels 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 117 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: 2012-13.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources