What is the pass rate at Newton Stewart driving test centre?

DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 148 passes from 225 car practical tests at Newton Stewart, a pass rate of 65.8%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.

Is there an easier test centre near Newton Stewart?

The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Stranraer, about 35 km away, at 71.2% 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 Newton Stewart?

There are no compiled practice routes for Newton Stewart yet, and none have been invented here. Practice routes are not official DVSA routes.

DVSA test centre · Newton Stewart, ScotlandPractice routes aren’t available yet

Newton Stewart Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate

In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Newton Stewart conducted 225 car practical tests and 148 candidates passed: a 65.8% pass rate, +15.8 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. With fewer than 300 tests in the year, it is not ranked.

Centre address

Driving Test Centre Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel
Newton Stewart
Scotland
DG8 6JW

Map pin for Newton Stewart

Practice routes for this centre aren't available yet

There is no compiled practice route for Newton Stewartin this site's data. These are not official DVSA routes, and none have been invented here.

Newton Stewart pass rate in 2025/26

All car tests

65.8%

148 of 225 passed

Test centres near Newton Stewart

Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Stranraer (35 km, 71.2%).

Castle Douglas34 km · 53.4% pass · 549 tests Stranraer35 km · 71.2% pass · 215 tests Girvan40 km · 72% pass · 250 tests Cumnock57 km · 67.4% pass · 760 tests Ayr57 km · 57.5% pass · 2,189 tests Dumfries58 km · 53.9% pass · 2,267 tests

What the test at Newton Stewart 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.

Manoeuvres guide →Show me, tell me →Faults explained →

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Newton Stewart driving test centre?: DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 148 passes from 225 car practical tests at Newton Stewart, a pass rate of 65.8%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
Is there an easier test centre near Newton Stewart?: The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Stranraer, about 35 km away, at 71.2% 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 Newton Stewart?: There are no compiled practice routes for Newton Stewart yet, and none have been invented here. Practice routes are not official DVSA routes.

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 Test Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.