Glasgow (Shieldhall) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Glasgow City.

    About Glasgow (Shieldhall) Test Centre

    The Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre is situated in the Glasgow City Council area, within the vibrant city of Glasgow. This urban location means that test routes will predominantly feature built-up residential and commercial areas. Learners can anticipate navigating a variety of road conditions, including busy main roads, complex junctions, and potentially dual carriageways, all common in a metropolitan setting. The routes are designed to assess a candidate's ability to handle diverse traffic scenarios, such as pedestrian crossings, roundabouts, and varying speed limits within an urban environment. While specific pass rates for individual centres fluctuate and are not publicly available, urban centres typically present a consistent challenge due to the density of traffic and infrastructure, requiring a high level of observational and decision-making skills. Practising in similar conditions around Shieldhall will be crucial for success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Glasgow (Shieldhall)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Glasgow (Shieldhall) can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face significant wait times for an available slot. Utilising a service like Find Me A Driving Test can be highly beneficial, as it continuously monitors the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and earlier test dates that become available at the Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre. This significantly increases your chances of securing a more immediate test, allowing you to take your practical exam sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Glasgow (Shieldhall)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall), from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall) has improved, moving from 34.8% to 37.7% (up 2.9 percentage points). It peaked at 40.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 34.8% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 38.1%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 37.7%
    2023-24 39.8%
    2022-23 36.6%
    2021-22 40.8%
    2020-21 40.9%
    2019-20 38.5%
    2018-19 37%
    2017-18 37.6%
    2016-17 39.7%
    2015-16 37.9%
    2014-15 37.6%
    2013-14 38.8%
    2012-13 38%
    2011-12 37.3%
    2009-10 36.3%
    2008-09 38.6%
    2007-08 34.8%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Glasgow (Shieldhall) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.