Scotland, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 64.2% 15.5 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
1
in Newton Stewart
Avg car pass rate
64.2%
+15.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
3.5K
lifetime, all centres

About Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 3.5K 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, Newton Stewart runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 64.2% is 15.5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Newton Stewart is the only centre in Newton Stewart, with a current pass rate of 64.2% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Newton Stewart test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Newton Stewart vs the UK average

Newton Stewart
volume-weighted average
64.2%
+15.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
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Newton Stewart above the UK average pass rate by 15.5 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

All test centres in Newton Stewart

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 Newton Stewart?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Newton Stewart, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Newton Stewart?
Across Newton Stewart's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 64.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Newton Stewart above the UK average by 15.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Newton Stewart?
Newton Stewart currently has the highest pass rate in Newton Stewart at 64.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 584 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Newton Stewart?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Newton Stewart, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Newton Stewart centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Newton Stewart.
How do I book a driving test in Newton Stewart?
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 Newton Stewart?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Newton Stewart 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 Newton Stewart?
Not always. Smaller centres in Newton Stewart 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. 2.0K passes recorded across 1 Newton Stewart centre.