--- title: "Haddington Driving Test Centre | 62.2% Pass Rate" description: "Haddington driving test centre in East Lothian — 62.2% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Lothian", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/east-lothian" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Haddington" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Haddington Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/east-lothian/haddington", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Herdmanflatt, Haddington, East Lothian", "postalCode": "EH41 3NG", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 55.957, "longitude": -2.779 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving tests proceed in most weather conditions. In rain, expect reduced visibility and slippery roads, requiring adapted driving. In icy conditions, your test may be cancelled for safety if conditions are deemed too dangerous. The DVSA will inform you if your test is cancelled, and you'll be able to rebook without charge." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section lasts about 20 minutes. You'll either follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs. You cannot use your own sat nav." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The driving test pass rate for Haddington Driving Test Centre is 55.4%. 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Haddington # Haddington Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in East Lothian. ## Quick facts - Herdmanflatt, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3NG - Pass rate: **62.2%** (2024-25) - County: **East Lothian** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.957&mlon=-2.779#map=15/55.957/-2.779) ## About Haddington Test Centre \### Haddington Driving Test Centre: A Comprehensive Overview Haddington Driving Test Centre, nestled in the heart of East Lothian, offers a unique testing environment that blends rural and urban driving challenges. Situated at N/A, Haddington, EH41 3HA, this centre is strategically located to assess a learner's ability to handle diverse road conditions. Test routes typically incorporate the town's compact urban roads, demanding precise control and awareness of pedestrians and parked vehicles. Expect to encounter variousjunction types, including crossroads and roundabouts, requiring confident decision-making. Beyond the urban sprawl, routes often extend into the surrounding rural areas, where learners will face higher speed limits, unpredictable road surfaces, and the need for acute hazard perception, particularly concerning agricultural vehicles and livestock. The driving test pass rate at Haddington is 55.4%, marginally above the national average of 54.1%, suggesting a slightly more favourable environment for test-takers. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Haddington Driving test cancellations at Haddington Driving Test Centre can arise unexpectedly, often due to examiner unavailability, adverse weather, or vehicle issues. Securing an earlier test date can be challenging, as the DVSA website requires constant monitoring for new slots. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated 24/7 scanning service for the Haddington centre, alerting learners as soon as a cancellation becomes available. This significantly increases your chances of booking an earlier test, helping you avoid long waits for retests or initial appointments. Our service ensures you're among the first to know, providing a crucial advantage in securing those highly sought-after last-minute test slots. [Get cancellation alerts for Haddington](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Haddington ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Haddington, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Haddington has improved, moving from 53% to 62.2% (up 9.2 percentage points). It peaked at 65.4% in 2017-18 and was lowest at 53% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 58.7%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2024-25 62.2% 2023-24 59.7% 2022-23 54.6% 2021-22 60.1% 2020-21 61.6% 2019-20 56.1% 2018-19 62.5% 2017-18 65.4% 2016-17 60.5% 2015-16 56.5% 2014-15 55.2% 2013-14 58.4% 2012-13 58.5% 2011-12 58.5% 2009-10 58.6% 2008-09 57% 2007-08 53% ## Frequently asked questions ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ### What independent driving section is included? ### What's the pass rate at this test centre? ### Can I take my own car for the test at this centre? ### What happens if I'm late to my driving test? ### What time do tests typically start at this centre? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Haddington** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 17.5 km away ](/test-centres/east-lothian/edinburgh-musselburgh) - [ Kelso 45.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/kelso) - [ Duns 33.7 km away ](/test-centres/scottish-borders/duns) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.