Peebles Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Scottish Borders.

    About Peebles Test Centre

    The Peebles Driving Test Centre, nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders at Cavalry Park Council Offices, EH45 9BU, offers a unique testing experience. Situated amidst a blend of rural and urban environments, candidates can expect diverse test routes. These routes frequently incorporate winding country roads with varying speed limits, navigating through Peebles town centre with its a variety of junctions and pedestrian crossings, and residential areas that assess hazard perception and parallel parking skills. The centre’s location demands proficient control and adaptability from learners. The local pass rate of 57.5% between April 2023 and March 2024 is notably higher than the national average of 47.9%, suggesting that candidates from Peebles are often well-prepared for the intricacies of these routes, or perhaps the calm test environment helps with their pass rates.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Peebles

    For learner drivers in Peebles, securing an early driving test can be challenging. Cancellations at the Peebles Driving Test Centre do occur, offering opportunities for sooner test dates. Monitoring the DVSA booking system for these cancellations manually is time-consuming. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service specifically for the Peebles centre, alerting candidates to new availability. This service aims to significantly reduce waiting times for those eager to take their test at Peebles sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Peebles

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Peebles has improved, moving from 46.9% to 67% (up 20.1 percentage points). It peaked at 74.1% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 46.9% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 60%. 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 67%
    2023-24 66.9%
    2022-23 74.1%
    2021-22 73.7%
    2019-20 66%
    2018-19 60.6%
    2017-18 64.5%
    2016-17 66.5%
    2015-16 55.7%
    2014-15 50.4%
    2013-14 52.2%
    2012-13 62.5%
    2011-12 53.4%
    2009-10 50%
    2008-09 49.3%
    2007-08 46.9%

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