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Hamilton Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Hamilton 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 Hamilton.

How Hamilton compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 42.00%, 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%
Hamilton Overall
42.00%
2025/26 figures
Hamilton Automatic
34.53%
Hamilton 1st Attempt
40.72%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Hamilton male pass rate
41.94%
Hamilton male automatic
32.27%
Hamilton male first attempt
40.70%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Hamilton female pass rate
42.06%
Hamilton female automatic
35.95%
Hamilton female first attempt
40.74%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
42.0%
Best year
51.8%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+3.4 pts
Years published
19
Hamilton Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Hamilton 38.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Hamilton 38.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Hamilton 37.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Hamilton 38.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Hamilton 40.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Hamilton 43.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Hamilton 44.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Hamilton 47.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Hamilton 48.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Hamilton 47.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Hamilton 46.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Hamilton 46.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Hamilton 43.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Hamilton 48.5%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Hamilton 51.8%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Hamilton 47.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Hamilton 39.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Hamilton 39.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Hamilton 42.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 42.0% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 42.0% 50.0% -8.0 6,112 2,567
2024/25 39.5% 48.7% -9.2 5,608 2,213
2023/24 39.8% 47.9% -8.1 5,677 2,260
2022/23 47.4% 48.4% -0.9 4,541 2,153
2021/22 51.8% 48.9% +2.9 3,364 1,742
2020/21 48.5% 49.8% -1.3 945 458
2019/20 43.8% 45.9% -2.1 5,250 2,300
2018/19 46.7% 45.8% +0.9 5,193 2,426
2017/18 46.5% 46.3% +0.2 5,860 2,723
2016/17 47.4% 47.1% +0.3 5,736 2,721
2015/16 48.8% 47.0% +1.7 4,601 2,245
2014/15 47.0% 46.9% +0.1 4,698 2,210
2013/14 44.0% 47.1% -3.1 5,121 2,252
2012/13 43.2% 47.1% -3.9 4,844 2,093
2011/12 40.1% 46.9% -6.8 6,150 2,465
2010/11 38.7% 46.3% -7.6 6,276 2,429
2009/10 37.1% 45.9% -8.8 5,941 2,202
2008/09 38.5% 45.3% -6.8 7,224 2,781
2007/08 38.6% 44.2% -5.6 6,879 2,654

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Hamilton, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
17.6 weeks
5.8 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+3.5 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.8%
94 of 1,964 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 6.4 weeks September 2024 — 6.7 weeks October 2024 — 9.3 weeks November 2024 — 9.0 weeks December 2024 — 10.3 weeks January 2025 — 11.6 weeks February 2025 — 12.6 weeks March 2025 — 14.9 weeks April 2025 — 13.0 weeks May 2025 — 14.4 weeks June 2025 — 14.7 weeks July 2025 — 14.1 weeks August 2025 — 12.1 weeks September 2025 — 14.0 weeks October 2025 — 15.9 weeks November 2025 — 16.9 weeks December 2025 — 14.0 weeks January 2026 — 16.9 weeks February 2026 — 16.0 weeks March 2026 — 14.6 weeks April 2026 — 11.4 weeks May 2026 — 16.3 weeks June 2026 — 15.6 weeks July 2026 — 17.6 weeks 17.6

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

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 17.6 wks 1,964 1,870 4.8%
June 2026 15.6 wks 1,887 1,798 4.7%
May 2026 16.3 wks 1,900 1,807 4.9%
April 2026 11.4 wks 2,111 2,026 4.0%
March 2026 14.6 wks 2,127 2,010 5.5%
February 2026 16.0 wks 2,345 2,268 3.3%
January 2026 16.9 wks 2,586 2,494 3.6%
December 2025 14.0 wks 2,637 2,515 4.6%
November 2025 16.9 wks 2,761 2,625 4.9%
October 2025 15.9 wks 2,680 2,655 0.9%
September 2025 14.0 wks 2,783 2,617 6.0%
August 2025 12.1 wks 2,629 2,467 6.2%
July 2025 14.1 wks 2,364 2,207 6.6%
June 2025 14.7 wks 2,263 2,132 5.8%
May 2025 14.4 wks 1,748 1,624 7.1%
April 2025 13.0 wks 1,541 1,454 5.6%
March 2025 14.9 wks 1,497 1,406 6.1%
February 2025 12.6 wks 1,686 1,623 3.7%
January 2025 11.6 wks 1,891 1,828 3.3%
December 2024 10.3 wks 1,892 1,712 9.5%
November 2024 9.0 wks 1,969 1,646 16.4%
October 2024 9.3 wks 1,977 1,445 26.9%
September 2024 6.7 wks 2,082 1,340 35.6%
August 2024 6.4 wks 2,146 1,255 41.5%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 42.00% · 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 42.00% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Hamilton?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Hamilton is 17.6 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Hamilton Driving Test Centre?
Hamilton Driving Test Centre is located at 30 Selkirk Street, Hamilton. 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