Galashiels Driving Test Pass Rate
The Galashiels driving test centre recorded a 47.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,241 tests — that is 2.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Galashiels has a 47.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 240 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.4%
Tests conducted
2,241
National rank
240 / 317
vs national avg
-2.6 pts
How Galashiels compares
At 47.4%, Galashiels is 2.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 240 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Galashiels in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | Bodmin | 47.5% | 6,392 |
| 238 | Glasgow (Baillieston) | 47.4% | 10,428 |
| 239 | Airdrie | 47.4% | 4,599 |
| 241 | Chester | 47.3% | 9,212 |
| 242 | Darlington | 47.1% | 12,183 |
| 243 | Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 15,046 |
Frequently asked questions about Galashiels test centre
What is the pass rate at Galashiels test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Galashiels was 47.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,241 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Galashiels rank against other UK test centres?
Galashiels ranks 240 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Galashiels?
2,241 car practical driving tests were conducted at Galashiels during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Galashiels?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Galashiels (47.4%) include Glasgow (Baillieston), Airdrie, Chester, Darlington. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Galashiels?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Galashiels. Its 47.4% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.