Newton Stewart driving test centre
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Test centre address: The Crown Hotel, 102 Queen Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 6JW
Newton Stewart's driving tests start from the Crown Hotel on Queen Street. It's one of the smallest centres in the country, and learners come from Newton Stewart, Wigtown, Whithorn, Garlieston, Kirkcowan, Creetown, Minnigaff and Glenluce.
Only 225 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the best centres in the country to pass at: 65.8%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 13.8 weeks booking on your own. Castle Douglas and Stranraer are each about 22 miles away.
How long is the wait at Newton Stewart driving test centre?
If you book at Newton Stewart on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 13.8 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
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 Newton Stewart?
In the latest official figures, 65.8% of driving tests at Newton Stewart were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 63.2%.
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 Newton Stewart
- Tell us what you needPick Newton Stewart and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Newton Stewart, 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 Newton Stewart
Tell us you want Newton Stewart 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 Newton Stewart
How Newton Stewart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Stewart | This centre | 65.8% | 13.8 weeks |
| Castle Douglas | 21.7 miles | 53.4% | 12.6 weeks |
| Stranraer | 21.7 miles | 71.2% | 17 weeks |
| Girvan | 24.8 miles | 72% | 13 weeks |
Questions about Newton Stewart test centre
Where is Newton Stewart driving test centre?
The Crown Hotel, 102 Queen Street, DG8 6JW. Some map listings give DG8 6JL for the hotel, which lands a short way up the street; either gets you there.
How long is the wait at Newton Stewart?
About 13.8 weeks if you book on your own, though tests only run on some days. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Do many people pass at Newton Stewart?
Yes, it's one of the best in the country. 65.8% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain, though the numbers are small.
Are there many cancellations at Newton Stewart?
Very few, because so few tests are taken there. That's why being alerted the moment one appears matters, and we do that by SMS and WhatsApp.
How can I get an earlier test at Newton Stewart?
Tell us your months, and whether you'd take Stranraer or Castle Douglas too, and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.