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Driving Test Pass Rates in Galashiels

Galashiels has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.1% 0.4 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
3
in Galashiels
Avg car pass rate
49.1%
+0.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
16.8K
lifetime, all centres

About Galashiels

Galashiels is a Scottish city served by a small group of 3 DVSA practical driving test centres. Together, these centres have processed 16.8K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Galashiels tracks the UK national average closely. With a city-wide car pass rate of 49.1%, within a percentage point of the 48.7% UK figure, candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Galashiels is the only fully tracked centre in Galashiels, with a current pass rate of 49.1% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Galashiels test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Galashiels vs the UK average

Galashiels
volume-weighted average
49.1%
+0.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Galashiels above the UK average pass rate by 0.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Galashiels sit close to the UK norm, expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Galashiels

Highest pass rate
1
Galashiels
2.2K tests (2024-25), #196
49.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Galashiels

Male pass rate
56.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
56.3%
weighted city average

Across Galashiels's test centres, men pass at 56.7% and women at 56.3% a gender gap of 0.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
16.6K tests on record
Galashiels
2.2K tests in 2024-25
49.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
117 tests on record
Galashiels
117 tests in 2012-13, low sample
74.4%
HGV / LGV (1)
68 tests on record
Galashiels L & LGV
68 tests in 2008-09, low sample
67.6%

All test centres in Galashiels

01
Galashiels
16.6K tests, Car, National rank #196
49.1%
pass
02
Galashiels
Low sample
117 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #81
74.4%
pass
03
Galashiels L & LGV
Low sample
68 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #40
67.6%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Galashiels?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Galashiels, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Galashiels?
Across Galashiels's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Galashiels above the UK average by 0.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Galashiels?
Galashiels currently has the highest pass rate in Galashiels at 49.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Galashiels?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Galashiels, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Galashiels centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Galashiels has the highest first-time pass rate in Galashiels at 51.2% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Galashiels?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Galashiels?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Galashiels is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Galashiels?
Not always. Smaller centres in Galashiels can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. 9.5K passes recorded across 3 Galashiels centres.