Shieldhall driving test centre
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Test centre address: Bogmoor Road, Shieldhall, Glasgow G51 4TH
The Shieldhall driving test centre is on Bogmoor Road, south of the Clyde near Hillington. It covers the south side of Glasgow, and learners come from Govan, Ibrox, Cardonald, Pollok, Pollokshields, Shawlands, Giffnock and Renfrew.
7,019 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the hardest centres in the country to pass at, with a pass rate of 39.9%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Anniesland is only about 2 miles away across the river, Paisley about 5 and Bishopbriggs about 7.
How long is the wait at Shieldhall driving test centre?
If you book at Shieldhall on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
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What's the pass rate at Shieldhall?
In the latest official figures, 39.9% of driving tests at Shieldhall were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 37.7%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Shieldhall
- Tell us what you needPick Shieldhall and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Shieldhall, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Shieldhall
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Driving test centres near Shieldhall
How Shieldhall compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow (Shieldhall) | This centre | 39.9% | 24+ weeks |
| Glasgow (Anniesland) | 1.8 miles | 44.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Paisley | 5.2 miles | 48.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Bishopbriggs | 7.1 miles | 49.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Glasgow (Baillieston) | 9.1 miles | 47.4% | 24+ weeks |
| East Kilbride | 9.9 miles | 57.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Shieldhall test centre
Is Shieldhall a hard test centre to pass at?
It's one of the hardest in the country on paper. 39.9% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain. The motorway junctions and busy south side roads are a big part of it.
Which Glasgow test centre is mine?
Shieldhall covers the south side, Anniesland the west end, Baillieston the east, with Bishopbriggs just outside to the north. They're all listed as Glasgow, so check the postcode on your booking.
Whereabouts is the Shieldhall test centre?
Bogmoor Road, Shieldhall, G51 4TH, south of the Clyde by the Hillington estate. It's in Glasgow, whatever some listings say about Lanarkshire.
How long is the wait at Shieldhall?
About 24+ weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How do I find an earlier test at Shieldhall?
Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.