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Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Edinburgh.

How Edinburgh (Currie) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 41.55%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Edinburgh (Currie) Overall
41.55%
2025/26 figures
Edinburgh (Currie) Automatic
36.01%
Edinburgh (Currie) 1st Attempt
42.78%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Edinburgh (Currie) male pass rate
40.96%
Edinburgh (Currie) male automatic
34.71%
Edinburgh (Currie) male first attempt
41.51%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Edinburgh (Currie) female pass rate
42.27%
Edinburgh (Currie) female automatic
37.01%
Edinburgh (Currie) female first attempt
44.26%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Edinburgh (Currie) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
41.6%
Best year
59.9%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
-3.8 pts
Years published
19
Edinburgh (Currie) Great Britain average
35% 43% 50% 58% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Edinburgh (Currie) 45.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Edinburgh (Currie) 46.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Edinburgh (Currie) 46.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Edinburgh (Currie) 44.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Edinburgh (Currie) 44.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Edinburgh (Currie) 42.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Edinburgh (Currie) 42.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Edinburgh (Currie) 48.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Edinburgh (Currie) 48.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Edinburgh (Currie) 49.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Edinburgh (Currie) 48.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Edinburgh (Currie) 50.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Edinburgh (Currie) 49.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Edinburgh (Currie) 59.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Edinburgh (Currie) 54.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Edinburgh (Currie) 47.5%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Edinburgh (Currie) 45.6%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Edinburgh (Currie) 43.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Edinburgh (Currie) 41.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 41.6% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 41.6% 50.0% -8.5 6,202 2,577
2024/25 43.2% 48.7% -5.5 7,475 3,229
2023/24 45.6% 47.9% -2.3 8,488 3,869
2022/23 47.5% 48.4% -0.9 7,254 3,444
2021/22 54.1% 48.9% +5.2 6,373 3,445
2020/21 59.9% 49.8% +10.1 1,737 1,040
2019/20 49.5% 45.9% +3.5 6,072 3,003
2018/19 50.1% 45.8% +4.3 6,393 3,201
2017/18 48.8% 46.3% +2.5 6,536 3,191
2016/17 49.3% 47.1% +2.3 7,476 3,689
2015/16 48.3% 47.0% +1.3 6,582 3,181
2014/15 48.1% 46.9% +1.2 6,010 2,892
2013/14 42.8% 47.1% -4.2 6,405 2,743
2012/13 42.7% 47.1% -4.5 5,738 2,448
2011/12 44.8% 46.9% -2.1 6,728 3,014
2010/11 44.1% 46.3% -2.3 6,147 2,709
2009/10 46.4% 45.9% +0.5 6,310 2,925
2008/09 46.4% 45.3% +1.1 6,771 3,140
2007/08 45.3% 44.2% +1.1 6,977 3,164

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Edinburgh (Currie), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for September 2026.

Typical wait
20.3 weeks
7.9 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.6 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
3.7%
75 of 2,040 slots
Weeks to open availability
16.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 9.4 weeks November 2024 — 7.8 weeks December 2024 — 10.0 weeks January 2025 — 12.9 weeks February 2025 — 12.8 weeks March 2025 — 13.3 weeks April 2025 — 14.9 weeks May 2025 — 15.4 weeks June 2025 — 18.2 weeks July 2025 — 21.0 weeks August 2025 — 17.4 weeks September 2025 — 21.9 weeks October 2025 — 22.7 weeks November 2025 — 16.6 weeks December 2025 — 22.9 weeks January 2026 — 20.4 weeks February 2026 — 22.1 weeks March 2026 — 20.7 weeks April 2026 — 16.0 weeks May 2026 — 23.1 weeks June 2026 — 23.0 weeks July 2026 — 23.0 weeks August 2026 — 23.0 weeks September 2026 — 20.3 weeks 20.3

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for September 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
September 2026 20.3 wks 2,040 1,965 3.7%
August 2026 23.0 wks 2,214 2,137 3.5%
July 2026 23.0 wks 2,246 2,128 5.3%
June 2026 23.0 wks 2,374 2,287 3.7%
May 2026 23.1 wks 2,388 2,272 4.9%
April 2026 16.0 wks 2,419 2,303 4.8%
March 2026 20.7 wks 2,398 2,284 4.8%
February 2026 22.1 wks 2,411 2,295 4.8%
January 2026 20.4 wks 2,440 2,353 3.6%
December 2025 22.9 wks 2,373 2,258 4.8%
November 2025 16.6 wks 2,260 2,169 4.0%
October 2025 22.7 wks 2,236 2,234 0.1%
September 2025 21.9 wks 2,424 2,318 4.4%
August 2025 17.4 wks 2,392 2,272 5.0%
July 2025 21.0 wks 2,393 2,279 4.8%
June 2025 18.2 wks 2,489 2,373 4.7%
May 2025 15.4 wks 2,565 2,428 5.3%
April 2025 14.9 wks 2,629 2,518 4.2%
March 2025 13.3 wks 2,618 2,488 5.0%
February 2025 12.8 wks 2,714 2,577 5.0%
January 2025 12.9 wks 2,754 2,619 4.9%
December 2024 10.0 wks 2,675 2,385 10.8%
November 2024 7.8 wks 2,491 2,229 10.5%
October 2024 9.4 wks 2,607 2,234 14.3%

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Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 41.55% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 41.55% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Edinburgh (Currie)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Edinburgh (Currie) is 20.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 weeks.
How do I get to Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre?
Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre is located at 13-15 Bryce Road, Edinburgh. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence