Glasgow driving test
Glasgow has four car test centres: Anniesland in the west end, Shieldhall by the Clyde, Baillieston in the east and Bishopbriggs to the north. Pass rates here sit below the GB average, and the waits are longer than the Scottish norm. Local tests mix complex multi-lane junctions with steep residential streets and plenty of bus lanes.
- 49.8%🏆 Bishopbriggs
- 16 wks⏱ Bishopbriggs
- 9.9 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Glasgow
- 1BishopbriggsGlasgow · G64 2QA49.8%Wait 16 wks
- 2Glasgow (Baillieston)Glasgow · G69 6GA47.4%Wait 18.3 wks
- 3Glasgow (Anniesland)Glasgow · G13 1XS44.3%Wait 21.3 wks
- 4Glasgow (Shieldhall)Glasgow · G51 4TH39.9%Wait 16.3 wks
Glasgow roads to know before your test
🛣 Anniesland Cross
Where Great Western Road (A82) meets Crow Road. One of the most demanding signal junctions in the city, with several lanes in each direction.
🛣 A82 Great Western Road
Long, wide and fast for a city road, with bus lanes and right turns across traffic.
🛣 Clyde Tunnel approaches
Near Shieldhall. Busy dual carriageway junctions and lane changes with little room.
🛣 M8 and M73 surroundings
Near Baillieston. The A-roads and roundabouts around the motorway junctions carry heavy traffic.
Local tips for a Glasgow test
- Glasgow's Low Emission Zone covers the city centre. Test routes from these centres do not go into it, but a non-compliant car driving in for a lesson can be fined.
- Bus lanes are camera-enforced and many run most of the day. Read the times on every sign.
- Long waits make a cancellation search worthwhile. Compare all four centres and nearby towns before settling.
Practise what Glasgow throws at you
Glasgow driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Glasgow?
45.5% across the 4 test centres in and around Glasgow in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Glasgow has the highest pass rate?
Bishopbriggs, at 49.8%. The lowest is Glasgow (Shieldhall) at 39.9%, a gap of 9.9 points.
Which test centre near Glasgow has the shortest wait?
Bishopbriggs. Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 16 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Glasgow driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 20 practice routes around 4 test centres serving Glasgow that you can drive in 3D on your phone or computer. They are generated from the roads near each centre, not DVSA's own routes, which DVSA does not publish.
What are the driving test centres in Glasgow?
Glasgow (Anniesland), Glasgow (Baillieston), Glasgow (Shieldhall) and Bishopbriggs.
Is the driving test in Scotland different?
No. It is the same DVSA test with the same marking sheet, and the Highway Code applies across Great Britain.
Does the Glasgow LEZ affect my test?
The Low Emission Zone is limited to the city centre and no test centre is inside it, so test routes do not enter the zone.
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Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26; waits are for August 2026. Practice routes are generated from the road network around each centre. DVSA does not publish test routes, and your examiner may take a different one.