Paisley driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Paisley?
- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 1 West Avenue, Linwood Industrial Estate, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA1 2FB
Paisley's driving test centre is at 1 West Avenue on the Linwood Industrial Estate, between Paisley and Linwood, about 2 miles west of the town centre. Learners come from Paisley, Johnstone, Linwood, Elderslie, Erskine, Kilbarchan, Bridge of Weir and Lochwinnoch.
7,912 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 48.6%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Glasgow (Shieldhall) is about 5 miles away and Anniesland about 6. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Paisley driving test centre?
If you book at Paisley 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 Paisley?
In the latest official figures, 48.6% of driving tests at Paisley were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 46.6%.
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 Paisley
- Tell us what you needPick Paisley and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Paisley, 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 Paisley
Tell us you want Paisley 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.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Paisley
How Paisley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley | This centre | 48.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Glasgow (Shieldhall) | 5.2 miles | 39.9% | 24+ weeks |
| Glasgow (Anniesland) | 6.3 miles | 44.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Dumbarton | 9.5 miles | 52.8% | 13.2 weeks |
| Bishopbriggs | 12.2 miles | 49.8% | 24+ weeks |
| East Kilbride | 13.4 miles | 57.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Paisley test centre
Has Paisley test centre moved?
Yes. It's now at 1 West Avenue, PA1 2FB, a short distance from the old St James Business Centre on Linwood Road. Some websites still show the old address, so check you're heading for West Avenue.
How long is the wait at Paisley?
About 24+ weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Can you watch the Glasgow centres too?
Yes. Shieldhall and Anniesland are both close, so tell us which you can get to and we'll watch them as well.
How can I get an earlier test at Paisley?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Do I cancel my Paisley test before signing up?
Yes. Only one test can be booked in your name at a time, so cancel it first.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.