Where is Hamilton Test Centre?

Hamilton Test Centre is at 30 Selkirk Street, South, Hamilton, ML3 6RQ. The map on this page shows its published location.

What is the pass rate at Hamilton Test Centre?

Practical: 42% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Hamilton Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?

No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.

Which tests are available at Hamilton Test Centre?

This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.

What is the driving test waiting time at Hamilton?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 17.6 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Hamilton?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 40.7% from 2,969 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.

What is the automatic-car pass rate at Hamilton?

The published automatic-car pass rate was 34.5% from 1,387 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.

Are the roads listed near Hamilton official driving test routes?

No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Practical driving test centre in Hamilton

Hamilton Driving Test Centre

Find the address, postcode and map. You can also compare official DVSA pass rates, numbers of tests and the full published history, including past practical-test waiting times.

30 Selkirk Street, South, Hamilton, ML3 6RQ

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At a glance

Hamilton driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 42% from 6,112 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 17.6 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 42%; 2025-26 · 6,112 tests
Published median wait: 17.6 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 40.7%; 2025-26 · 2,969 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: 34.5%; 2025-26 · 1,387 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Hamilton Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Hamilton Test Centre
30 Selkirk Street, South
Hamilton
ML3 6RQ

Location checked: 24 August 2026
Statistics period: Practical: 2025-26
Data imported: 13 August 2026

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Hamilton driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Hamilton.

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 6.4 weeks in Aug 2024 to 17.6 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 4.8% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Hamilton
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	17.6 weeks	24 weeks	1,964	1,870	94	4.8%	105
Jun 2026	15.6 weeks	24 weeks	1,887	1,798	89	4.7%	122
May 2026	16.3 weeks	24 weeks	1,900	1,807	93	4.9%	140
Apr 2026	11.4 weeks	24 weeks	2,111	2,026	85	4%	121
Mar 2026	14.6 weeks	24 weeks	2,127	2,010	117	5.5%	89
Feb 2026	16 weeks	24 weeks	2,345	2,268	77	3.3%	75
Jan 2026	16.9 weeks	24 weeks	2,586	2,494	92	3.6%	60
Dec 2025	14 weeks	20.2 weeks	2,637	2,515	122	4.6%	39
Nov 2025	16.9 weeks	24 weeks	2,761	2,625	136	4.9%	54
Oct 2025	15.9 weeks	24 weeks	2,680	2,655	25	0.9%	51
Sept 2025	14 weeks	24 weeks	2,783	2,617	166	6%	90
Aug 2025	12.1 weeks	24 weeks	2,629	2,467	162	6.2%	61
Jul 2025	14.1 weeks	24 weeks	2,364	2,207	157	6.6%	48
Jun 2025	14.7 weeks	24 weeks	2,263	2,132	131	5.8%	50
May 2025	14.4 weeks	24 weeks	1,748	1,624	124	7.1%	94
Apr 2025	13 weeks	24 weeks	1,541	1,454	87	5.6%	42
Mar 2025	14.9 weeks	24 weeks	1,497	1,406	91	6.1%	28
Feb 2025	12.6 weeks	24 weeks	1,686	1,623	63	3.7%	46
Jan 2025	11.6 weeks	18 weeks	1,891	1,828	63	3.3%	21
Dec 2024	10.3 weeks	21.6 weeks	1,892	1,712	180	9.5%	0
Nov 2024	9 weeks	18.5 weeks	1,969	1,646	323	16.4%	51
Oct 2024	9.3 weeks	16.3 weeks	1,977	1,445	532	26.9%	92
Sept 2024	6.7 weeks	13 weeks	2,082	1,340	742	35.6%	108
Aug 2024	6.4 weeks	13.3 weeks	2,146	1,255	891	41.5%	148

Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate

42%

Tests conducted

6,112

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

40.7%

1,209 of 2,969 first attempts passed. 43 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

34.5%

479 of 1,387 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

42%

Great Britain rank

289th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

Scotland rank

70th of 74

The regional comparison rate is 49.3%.

Compared with Great Britain

8.0 points below

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

East Kilbride

4.7 miles away · 57.7% from 1,976 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Hamilton

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take

Your UK driving licence.
Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens

An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Hamilton

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include M74, East Kilbride Expressway (A725), A725.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Muirhill Court, B755, Royal Drive, and maps 30 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 68 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Portland Place (A723), Low Waters Road (A723), Gateside Street (A723).

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 30 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

M74Motorway · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
East Kilbride Expressway (A725)Major road · about 1.8 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Bellshill Road (A7071)Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
A725Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Portland Place (A723)Main road · about 149 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Low Waters Road (A723)Main road · about 221 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Gateside Street (A723)Main road · about 252 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Quarry Street (A723)Main road · about 399 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Brandon Street (A724)Main road · about 483 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Union Street (A724)Main road · about 488 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Duke Street (A723)Main road · about 580 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Low Patrick Street (A723)Main road · about 652 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Hamilton

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Hamilton. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

East Kilbride Test Centre

East Kilbride, G74 3EU

About 4.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 57.7%; 2025-26 · 1,976 tests
Median wait: 18.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 58.2%
Automatic: 46%

View East Kilbride

Glasgow (Baillieston) Test Centre

Glasgow, G69 6GA

About 6.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 47.4%; 2025-26 · 10,428 tests
Median wait: 18.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 48%
Automatic: 40.9%

View Glasgow (Baillieston)

Airdrie Test Centre

Airdrie, ML6 0DA

About 7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 47.4%; 2025-26 · 4,599 tests
Median wait: 20.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 47.4%
Automatic: 44.6%

View Airdrie

Bishopbriggs Test Centre

Glasgow, G64 2QA

About 12.2 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 49.8%; 2025-26 · 6,186 tests
Median wait: 16 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 53.6%
Automatic: 41.7%

View Bishopbriggs

Glasgow (Shieldhall) Test Centre

Glasgow, G51 4TH

About 13.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 39.9%; 2025-26 · 7,019 tests
Median wait: 16.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 39%
Automatic: 37.2%

View Glasgow (Shieldhall)

Lanark Test Centre

Lanark, ML11 9AX

About 13.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 58.1%; 2025-26 · 1,914 tests
Median wait: 20.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 58.5%
Automatic: 47.1%

View Lanark

Questions about Hamilton Test Centre

Where is Hamilton Test Centre?: Hamilton Test Centre is at 30 Selkirk Street, South, Hamilton, ML3 6RQ. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Hamilton Test Centre?: Practical: 42% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Hamilton Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?: No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Hamilton Test Centre?: This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Hamilton?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 17.6 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Hamilton?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 40.7% from 2,969 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Hamilton?: The published automatic-car pass rate was 34.5% from 1,387 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Hamilton official driving test routes?: No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.