The driving test centres in Scotland where it is 'hardest' to pass

09.01.2022 - 14:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk

A driving test centre in Glasgow has been named the 'hardest' in Scotland, according to data and research.

Using the latest data from the Driving and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) combined with research carried out by Collingwood Insurance Services, Anniesland test centre was found to have the lowest pass rate percentage.

At just 42 per cent, Anniesland has the worst rate in Scotland.

Other areas of Scotland also made the list of worst pass rates in the UK

The Shieldhall centre came in third with a pass rate of 45 per cent, East Kilbride was severnt wit 48 per cent, Greenock came in at eighth with 49 per cent as well as the Bailliestone centre with a pass rate of 49 per cent in ninth place.

On the other hand, the research found that if you want to pass your test first time then rural Scotland may be the place to be.

Ballater topped the list with 83.3 per cent of wannabe drivers passing at the test centre.

The Aberdeenshire burgh was closely followed by the Rothesay, Isle of Bute as well as Inveraray.

Here is the full list of the best test centres based on their pass rate.

The research found it could be easier to get your licence in Scotland, where the current over all pass rate is 63 per cent compared to England or Wales.

Wales was found to have an overall pass rate of 59 per cent while England's is as low as 51 per cent.

Liz Laidler, head of Learner Driver Products at Collingwood Insurance Services UK Ltd, said: "Booking in a driving test is a daunting time for anyone with ambitions to get behind the wheel, and this data is an interesting snapshot of the differences between urban and rural driving.

"Nevertheless, accidents can happen at any time and any place on the roads, and while drivers can minimise their chances of an