Greenock Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Inverclyde.

    About Greenock Test Centre

    Greenock Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Greenock, Inverclyde, offering a diverse testing environment for learner drivers. Located at 98-100 Dalrymple Street, PA15 1BZ, the centre provides convenient access for local candidates. Test routes from Greenock often feature a mix of urban roads, allowing examiners to assess a candidate's ability to navigate various traffic conditions, including busy town centres and residential streets. Expect to encounter a range of road types, from multi-lane carriageways to quieter, narrower roads, demanding strong observational skills and hazard perception. Greenock's routes may also incorporate junctions with varied layouts, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. With the current national average pass rate for practical driving tests standing at around 48.2%, Greenock's pass rate is in line with or slightly above this. While specific local pass rates fluctuate, candidates who are well-prepared for a varied urban landscape tend to perform well. Practising in and around Greenock extensively will significantly improve your chances of passing.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Greenock

    Finding driving test cancellations at Greenock Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously monitor the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new cancellations and earlier test dates at Greenock. By using such a service, you can receive instant notifications when a suitable slot becomes available, significantly increasing your chances of securing a sooner test. This can help reduce the wait for your practical test at Greenock, allowing you to get on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Greenock

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Greenock has remained broadly stable, moving from 44.4% to 42.4% (down 2 percentage points). It peaked at 53.2% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 41.4% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 46.1%. 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 42.4%
    2023-24 42.3%
    2022-23 41.4%
    2021-22 43.6%
    2020-21 50%
    2019-20 44.1%
    2018-19 43.8%
    2017-18 43.2%
    2016-17 46.2%
    2015-16 50%
    2014-15 45.9%
    2013-14 46.3%
    2012-13 49.5%
    2011-12 53.2%
    2010-11 50.4%
    2009-10 45.3%
    2008-09 48.3%
    2007-08 44.4%

    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 Greenock to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.