Driving Lessons in Galashiels
You'll find 3 driving schools and 43 independent driving instructors in Galashiels, with lessons averaging £39 per hour and schools holding a 5-star rating. Automatic driving lessons are available at 2 schools, and there are 9 independent female driving instructors. The Galashiels test centre has a 47.4% pass rate according to the latest DVSA data (2025-26).
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Driving lessons in Galashiels
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Earlston School of Motoring
Teaching since 1999 with a consistently high pass rate, this instructor brings over two decades of experience across Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Manual lessons at £39/hour or automatic at £40/hour, with 5-hour block deals saving £5 (£190 for manual, £195 for automatic). A partnership approach focused on building safe, responsible drivers ready to pass their test.
Borders Driving School
Established school combining traditional teaching methods with innovative techniques to deliver proven results. £38/hour or £175 for a block of 5 lessons, with Pass Plus courses also available to help new drivers build confidence and potentially reduce insurance premiums.
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James Alexander Turnbull
Susan Armitage
Martin Bernard Flanagan
Jessica Bruce
John Colquhoun Mcneill
Bruce Damian Bell
Steven Donnelly
Colin Duncan Ross
Craig Elliott
Katie Emma Forsyth
Lyn Fleming
Nicky Gordon
David Graham Mccaskell
Christopher-ross Grieve
Callum Hope
Craig Innes
Robert James Clyne
Wojciech Jan Michalczyk
Gordon John Jeffrey
Andrew John Riddell
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Galashiels Test Centres and Pass Rates
You'll find just one centre serving Galashiels, where 2,241 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026 and the pass rate of 47.4% came in below the national average of 50%. The wait is only 7 weeks. Women passed at 53.1% and men at 45%, with automatic drivers at 41.2%. The roads around Galashiels include the A7 running through the town with tricky junctions, narrow streets with parked cars on both sides, and hilly approaches from the surrounding countryside where visibility can be limited on bends.
Galashiels
2,241 tests taken · 7 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galashiels | 53.1% | 45.0% | 41.2% | 47.4% | 2,241 | 7 weeks |