HamiltonDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Hamilton conducted 6,112 car practical tests and 2,567 candidates passed: a 42% pass rate, -8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 245 of 267 centres and 33 of 36 in Scotland.
Practise Hamilton routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 19 practice routes near Hamilton with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Hamilton pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Hamilton
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 51.8% to 42% (-9.8 points). Test volumes changed too, from 3,364 to 6,112 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Hamilton | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,364 | 1,742 | 51.8% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 4,541 | 2,153 | 47.4% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 5,677 | 2,260 | 39.8% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 5,608 | 2,213 | 39.5% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 6,112 | 2,567 | 42% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was July 2025 (45.7% from 359 tests) and the weakest was June 2025 (37.1%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Hamilton
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is East Kilbride (9 km, 57.7%).
What the test at Hamilton 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 Hamilton driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,567 passes from 6,112 car practical tests at Hamilton, a pass rate of 42%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Hamilton?
- 1,209 of 2,969 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (40.7%). 43 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Hamilton?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is East Kilbride, about 9 km away, at 57.7% 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 Hamilton?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 19 practice route patterns around Hamilton. 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.