Haddington test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Haddington. It combines the recorded centre location around Haddington and East Lothian, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

At a glance

Active swaps
2
Pass rate
57.5%
Local area
Haddington and East Lothian
Region
Scotland
Postcode
EH41 3NG
Status
DVSA / GB live matching
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Test slots available to swap at Haddington

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.

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  • Tue, 19 Jan 2027AfternoonWants earlier or laterAnonymous slot
  • Fri, 16 Apr 2027MorningWants earlierAnonymous slot
57.5%
DVSA pass rate
2,195
tests in source period
Haddington and East Lothian
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 each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.

Planning around Haddington

The recorded address places this centre in Haddington and East Lothian. 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 Aberlady Road (A6137), Haldane Avenue (A199), Hope Park (A6137), Dunbar Road (A6093), Court Street (A6093), and Knox Place (A6093) 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.

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 Haddington

Haddington recorded a 57.5% pass rate in the published period, 8.2 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 7.4 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%
1,253 first attempts in 2025-26
Automatic tests
46.3%
432 automatic tests in 2025-26
Zero-fault first tests
18
1.4% of first attempts
Median wait
23.3 weeks
Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 36 standard slots still available (5.0%) and 21.5 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 Haddington

HerdmanflattHaddingtonEast LothianEH41 3NG

Use the map to plan your arrival around EH41 and orient yourself using Aberlady Road (A6137), Haldane Avenue (A199), and Hope Park (A6137). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

Nearby alternatives to Haddington

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 Haddington?

There are 2 aggregate active listings for this centre.

Where is Haddington test centre?

Haddington is recorded at Herdmanflatt, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3NG. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Haddington?

Aberlady Road (A6137), Haldane Avenue (A199), Hope Park (A6137), Dunbar Road (A6093), Court Street (A6093), and Knox Place (A6093) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Haddington?

DVSA recorded 2,195 car tests and a 57.5% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 23.3 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Haddington?

The official neighbour dataset lists Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Kelso, 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 Haddington?

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.