DVSA Test Centre
Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre
Everything you need before booking a driving test at Edinburgh (Currie) — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 43.2% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.
Edinburgh (Currie) pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)
National average pass rate (2024/25)
Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)
Male / female pass rate (2024/25)
Pass rate at Edinburgh (Currie)
In 2024/25, 43.2% of practical driving tests at Edinburgh (Currie) ended in a pass — below the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 43.2% of tests and female candidates 43.3% (from 4,227 and 3,248 tests respectively). That is 2.4 percentage points lower than in 2023/24 (45.6%).
Pass rate by year
| Year | Overall | Male | Female | Tests conducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 49.5% | 52.3% | 46.8% | 6,072 |
| 2020/21 | 59.9% | 60% | 59.8% | 1,737 |
| 2021/22 | 54.1% | 53% | 55.5% | 6,373 |
| 2022/23 | 47.5% | 46.9% | 48.2% | 7,254 |
| 2023/24 | 45.6% | 44.7% | 46.8% | 8,488 |
| 2024/25 | 43.2% | 43.2% | 43.3% | 7,475 |
Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.
Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Edinburgh (Currie) is the most reliable way to shift the odds.
Edinburgh (Currie) driving test routes
The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Edinburgh (Currie) still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.
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Waiting times at Edinburgh (Currie)
As of May 2026, learners booking at Edinburgh (Currie) faced a typical wait of around 23 weeks for a test slot. About 4.9% of appointments in the DVSA's 24-week booking window were still available (116 open slots against 2,272 already booked).
Availability changes daily as the DVSA releases new dates and cancellations appear. Check the live picture — and compare nearby centres — with our waiting time checker.
Your 3 nearest alternative test centres
If waits at Edinburgh (Currie) are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.
Not sure which centre is closest to you? Use the nearest test centre finder to compare all centres around your postcode.
Where is Edinburgh (Currie) test centre?
Edinburgh (Currie) Driving Test Centre
13-15 Bryce Road
Currie
EH14 5LT
Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Edinburgh (Currie) driving test centre?
The pass rate at Edinburgh (Currie) was 43.2% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 43.2% and the female pass rate was 43.3%.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Edinburgh (Currie)?
As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Edinburgh (Currie) was around 23 weeks, with about 4.9% of slots in the 24-week booking window still available.
What routes are used for driving tests at Edinburgh (Currie)?
The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Edinburgh (Currie) draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Edinburgh (Currie) so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.
Where is Edinburgh (Currie) driving test centre?
Edinburgh (Currie) driving test centre is at 13-15 Bryce Road, Currie, EH14 5LT.
Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.