Centre directory
Galashiels test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Galashiels. It combines the recorded centre location around Galashiels and Ettrick and Lauderdale, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Galashiels
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 25 Feb 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
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.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
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
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Galashiels
The recorded address places this centre in Galashiels and Ettrick and Lauderdale. 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 Abbotsford Road (A7), Albert Place (A7), Braw Lads Brae (A7), Paton Street Roundabout (A7), Gala Water Roundabout (A7), and Currie Road (A7) 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 Galashiels.
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 Galashiels
Galashiels recorded a 47.4% pass rate in the published period, 1.9 percentage points below the 49.3% regional figure and 2.7 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 50.7%
- Automatic tests
- 41.2%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 20
- Median wait
- 7.4 weeks
1,032 first attempts in 2025–26
673 automatic tests in 2025–26
1.9% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 36 standard slots still available (5.1%) and 9.5 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 Galashiels
1 Croft StreetScottish BordersGalashielsEttrick and LauderdaleTD1 3BHUse the map to plan your arrival around TD1 and orient yourself using Abbotsford Road (A7), Albert Place (A7), and Braw Lads Brae (A7). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Galashiels?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Galashiels test centre?
Galashiels is recorded at 1 Croft Street, Scottish Borders, Galashiels, Ettrick and Lauderdale, TD1 3BH. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Galashiels?
Abbotsford Road (A7), Albert Place (A7), Braw Lads Brae (A7), Paton Street Roundabout (A7), Gala Water Roundabout (A7), and Currie Road (A7) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Galashiels?
DVSA recorded 2,241 car tests and a 47.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Galashiels?
The official neighbour dataset lists Hawick, Peebles, and Duns as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Galashiels?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
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.