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Newton Stewart Driving Test Centre

DG8 6JW 65.8% pass rate · 225 tests ⏳ 16.7 wk median wait · Jun 2026 🏅 #28 of 318 UK centres for pass rate

See live DVSA cancellations at Newton Stewart, its official pass rate, and the 3 nearest centres you can switch your test to under the 2026 rules — then get a free instant alert the moment an earlier slot drops.

🔍 Live cancellations at Newton Stewart

Newly released DVSA slots for Newton Stewart, refreshed every minute.

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🔀 Move your Newton Stewart test to one of these 3 centres

Since 9 June 2026, DVSA only lets you move a booked test to one of its 3 nearest centres (or back to your original). From Newton Stewart those are:

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📍 24 mi awayDG9 8EH
71.2% pass rate · 215 tests⏳ 20.1 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Stranraer →
2
📍 30 mi awayKA26 9AL
72.0% pass rate · 250 tests⏳ 15.7 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Girvan →
3
📍 30 mi awayDG7 1TH
53.4% pass rate · 549 tests⏳ 18.1 wk median wait · Jun 2026
View Castle Douglas →

Max 2 changes per booking · distances use the quickest driving route · full 2026 rules →

📈 Newton Stewart pass rate over time

Official DVSA pass rate at Newton Stewart for every year since 2015-16 — it has risen (+19.2 points over the period), ending at 65.8% in 2025-26.

48%54%60%66%16/1718/1921/2223/2425/2665.8%
70.4% male pass rate (2025-26)61.5% female pass rate (2025-26)225 tests taken (2025-26)

Source: DVSA table DRT122A (car practical tests), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Newton Stewart driving test — FAQ

What is the pass rate at Newton Stewart?

The official DVSA car practical test pass rate at Newton Stewart is 65.8% (based on 225 tests in 2025–26), versus the national average of about 50%.

Where is Newton Stewart driving test centre?

Newton Stewart driving test centre is at Driving Test Centre Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel, Newton Stewart, DG8 6JW. It runs: car.

How long is the wait for a test at Newton Stewart?

Based on official DVSA data, the median wait between booking and sitting a car test at Newton Stewart was about 16.7 weeks in Jun 2026 (the median for people who took their test that month). It moves month to month — catching a cancellation is how learners get tested sooner.

How do I find an earlier test at Newton Stewart?

Two ways. Turn on free alerts for Newton Stewart and we notify you the moment a cancellation is released, so you can book it yourself on GOV.UK before it’s gone. Or, if you’d rather leave it to us, we can find and book an earlier test for you on WhatsApp →.

Which centres can I move my Newton Stewart test to?

Under the 2026 DVSA rules you can move a booked test to one of the 3 nearest centres — Stranraer, Girvan, Castle Douglas — or back to your original centre.

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Data updated: 12 Jul 2026 · live slots refresh every minute · Median waiting time = the median weeks between booking and sitting a car test, for people who took their test in Jun 2026 (official DVSA figure; it varies month to month). Pass rates & waiting times contain public sector information from DVSA, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. About our data →