Glasgow ShieldhallDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Glasgow (Shieldhall) conducted 7,019 car practical tests and 2,803 candidates passed: a 39.9% pass rate, -10.1 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 260 of 267 centres and 36 of 36 in Scotland.
Practise Glasgow Shieldhall routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 17 practice routes near Glasgow Shieldhall with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Glasgow Shieldhall pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Glasgow Shieldhall
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 40.8% to 39.9% (-0.9 points). Test volumes changed too, from 5,318 to 7,019 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Glasgow Shieldhall | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 5,318 | 2,169 | 40.8% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 5,868 | 2,147 | 36.6% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 5,931 | 2,358 | 39.8% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 6,792 | 2,563 | 37.7% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 7,019 | 2,803 | 39.9% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was August 2025 (45.5% from 407 tests) and the weakest was May 2025 (34.5%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Glasgow Shieldhall
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Glasgow Anniesland (4 km, 44.3%).
What the test at Glasgow Shieldhall involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Glasgow Shieldhall driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,803 passes from 7,019 car practical tests at Glasgow (Shieldhall), a pass rate of 39.9%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Glasgow Shieldhall?
- 1,210 of 3,106 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (39%). 39 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Glasgow Shieldhall?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Glasgow Anniesland, about 4 km away, at 44.3% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Glasgow Shieldhall?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 17 practice route patterns around Glasgow Shieldhall. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.