East Kilbride test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at East Kilbride. It combines the recorded centre location around East Kilbride and Glasgow, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 1
- Pass rate
- 57.7%
- Local area
- East Kilbride and Glasgow
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode
- G74 3EU
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
Test slots available to swap at East Kilbride
Anonymous live availability. Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
Check for a match- Fri, 5 Feb 2027AfternoonWants earlierAnonymous slot
- 57.7%
- DVSA pass rate
- 1,976
- tests in source period
- East Kilbride and Glasgow
- recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around East Kilbride
The recorded address places this centre in a leisure or sports venue around East Kilbride and Glasgow. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Kingsway (A725), Whitemoss Roundabout (A725), Birniehill Roundabout (A726), Queensway (A726), Whirlies Roundabout, and East Kilbride Expressway (A725) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include East Kilbride.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about East Kilbride
East Kilbride recorded a 57.7% pass rate in the published period, 8.4 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 7.6 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 58.2%
- 1,066 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 46.0%
- 374 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 26
- 2.4% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 18.3 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 4 standard slots still available (0.5%) and 24 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find East Kilbride
John Wright Sports CentreCalderwood RoadEast KilbrideGlasgowG74 3EUUse the map to plan your arrival around G74 and orient yourself using Kingsway (A725), Whitemoss Roundabout (A725), and Birniehill Roundabout (A726). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to East Kilbride
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at East Kilbride?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is East Kilbride test centre?
East Kilbride is recorded at John Wright Sports Centre, Calderwood Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 3EU. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near East Kilbride?
Kingsway (A725), Whitemoss Roundabout (A725), Birniehill Roundabout (A726), Queensway (A726), Whirlies Roundabout, and East Kilbride Expressway (A725) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for East Kilbride?
DVSA recorded 1,976 car tests and a 57.7% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 18.3 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to East Kilbride?
The official neighbour dataset lists Hamilton, Airdrie, and Glasgow (Shieldhall) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for East Kilbride?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.
The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.