--- title: "Peebles Driving Test Centre | 68.6% Pass Rate" description: "Peebles driving test centre in Scottish Borders — 68.6% 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": "Scottish Borders", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/scottish-borders" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Peebles" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Peebles Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/scottish-borders/peebles", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Peebles, Scottish Borders", "postalCode": "EH45 8SL", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 55.652, "longitude": -3.189 } }, { "@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 at Peebles will usually proceed in adverse weather conditions like rain or light snow. However, in cases of severe weather such as ice or heavy snow, the examiner will assess if it's safe to conduct the test. If conditions are too dangerous, your test may be cancelled and rescheduled without charge." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Peebles, you will undertake an independent driving section lasting approximately 20 minutes. This section requires you to follow either traffic signs or a sat nav, demonstrating your ability to make independent decisions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Peebles Driving Test Centre boasts a pass rate of 57.5% between April 2023 and March 2024. 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Peebles # Peebles Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Scottish Borders. ## Quick facts - Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8SL - Pass rate: **68.6%** (2024-25) - County: **Scottish Borders** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.652&mlon=-3.189#map=15/55.652/-3.189) ## About Peebles Test Centre The Peebles Driving Test Centre, nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders at Cavalry Park Council Offices, EH45 9BU, offers a unique testing experience. Situated amidst a blend of rural and urban environments, candidates can expect diverse test routes. These routes frequently incorporate winding country roads with varying speed limits, navigating through Peebles town centre with its a variety of junctions and pedestrian crossings, and residential areas that assess hazard perception and parallel parking skills. The centre’s location demands proficient control and adaptability from learners. The local pass rate of 57.5% between April 2023 and March 2024 is notably higher than the national average of 47.9%, suggesting that candidates from Peebles are often well-prepared for the intricacies of these routes, or perhaps the calm test environment helps with their pass rates. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Peebles For learner drivers in Peebles, securing an early driving test can be challenging. Cancellations at the Peebles Driving Test Centre do occur, offering opportunities for sooner test dates. Monitoring the DVSA booking system for these cancellations manually is time-consuming. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service specifically for the Peebles centre, alerting candidates to new availability. This service aims to significantly reduce waiting times for those eager to take their test at Peebles sooner. [Get cancellation alerts for Peebles](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Peebles ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Peebles, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Peebles has improved, moving from 46.9% to 67% (up 20.1 percentage points). It peaked at 74.1% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 46.9% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 60%. 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 67% 2023-24 66.9% 2022-23 74.1% 2021-22 73.7% 2019-20 66% 2018-19 60.6% 2017-18 64.5% 2016-17 66.5% 2015-16 55.7% 2014-15 50.4% 2013-14 52.2% 2012-13 62.5% 2011-12 53.4% 2009-10 50% 2008-09 49.3% 2007-08 46.9% ## 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 **Peebles** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Galashiels 24.6 km away ](/test-centres/scottish-borders/galashiels) - [ Edinburgh (Currie) 28.3 km away ](/test-centres/city-of-edinburgh/edinburgh-currie) - [ Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 33.3 km away ](/test-centres/east-lothian/edinburgh-musselburgh) 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.