Hamilton driving test centre
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Test centre address: 30 Selkirk Street, Low Waters, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 6RQ
Hamilton's driving test centre is at 30 Selkirk Street in Low Waters, south of the town centre. Learners come from Hamilton, Motherwell, Larkhall, Blantyre, Bothwell, Uddingston, Wishaw, Strathaven and Stonehouse.
It's a busy centre, with 6,112 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the hardest in the country to pass at: 42%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
East Kilbride is about 5 miles away, with Airdrie and Glasgow (Baillieston) each about 7. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Hamilton driving test centre?
If you book at Hamilton 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.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Hamilton?
In the latest official figures, 42% of driving tests at Hamilton were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 39.5%.
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 Hamilton
- Tell us what you needPick Hamilton and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Hamilton, 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 Hamilton
Tell us you want Hamilton and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
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Driving test centres near Hamilton
How Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | This centre | 42% | 24+ weeks |
| East Kilbride | 4.7 miles | 57.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Glasgow (Baillieston) | 6.9 miles | 47.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Airdrie | 7 miles | 47.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Bishopbriggs | 12.2 miles | 49.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Glasgow (Shieldhall) | 13.6 miles | 39.9% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Hamilton test centre
Where is Hamilton driving test centre?
30 Selkirk Street, ML3 6RQ, in the Low Waters area. The official listing adds the word South; it isn't part of the street name.
Why is the pass rate at Hamilton so low?
42% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain, which puts it among the hardest anywhere.
How long is the wait at Hamilton?
About 24+ weeks if you book on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Would East Kilbride be easier?
Noticeably. It's about 5 miles away and the pass rate there is around fifteen points higher. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
How can I get an earlier test at Hamilton?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs, and at a centre this busy they come up regularly. We 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.