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Berwick-On-Tweed Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Test Routes

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Berwick-On-Tweed recorded a 53.9% pass rate across 666 tests in April 2025 - March 2026. Compare the results below, check nearby centres and plan local road practice with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Historical results describe previous tests; they do not predict your result.

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Berwick-On-Tweed Pass Rate Statistics

Pass Rate Comparison

CategoryBerwick-On-TweedNational Overall RateDifference
Overall53.9%50%+3.9 pp
Male55.9%50%+5.9 pp
Female51.8%50%+1.8 pp
First Attempt52.5%50%+2.5 pp
Automatic41.2%50%-8.8 pp

Data period: April 2025 - March 2026. Each category is compared with the national overall rate, not its own national subgroup. Differences are percentage points (pp).

Pass Rate by Age (17-25)

17
61.1%
18
53.7%
19
55.3%
20
63.9%
21
50%
22
66.7%
23
46.2%
24
43.8%
25
42.9%

Historical Pass Rate Trend

2019/20

63.2%

2021/22

57.7%

-5.5%

2022/23

52.6%

-5.1%

2023/24

54.2%

+1.6%

2024/25

54.3%

+0.1%

2025/26

53.9%

-0.4%

Tests Conducted

Data period: April 2025 - March 2026

666

Total

338

Male

328

Female

17 candidates achieved zero driving faults in this period.

Berwick-On-Tweed reviews: what to check before your test

Learner reviews can help you spot practical details such as finding the entrance and arriving on time. A review of one test is not a measure of examiner leniency or your chance of passing. We do not publish a verified review rating for Berwick-On-Tweed.

For context, the DVSA recorded 666 tests here with an overall pass rate of 53.9% in April 2025 - March 2026. The first-attempt pass rate was 52.5%. Compare those figures with the full statistics above, rather than a handful of anecdotes.

  • Check the review date and that it refers to this exact test-centre location.
  • Use your booking confirmation to confirm arrival instructions and required documents.
  • Ask your instructor which local roads and junctions to practise. Conditions and test routes can change.
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Berwick-On-Tweed Test Routes

We have mapped 1 real driving test routes used at Berwick-On-Tweed (TD15 2UY). Routes range from 16.2 km (39 mins) to 16.2 km (39 mins), with an average distance of 16.2 km taking around 39 minutes. Practice every route with turn-by-turn navigation in the app before your test day.

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Total Routes

39 min

Avg Duration

16.2 km

Avg Distance

3

Avg Roundabouts

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#116.2 km39 min

Roads Used in Berwick-On-Tweed Test Routes

Across all 1 routes, examiners at Berwick-On-Tweed use 10 different roads. Familiarise yourself with these roads before your test:

BankhillBerwick BypassBillendean TerraceCastle DriveCastle TerraceCastlegateDock RoadMain StreetOrd DrivePrince Edward Road

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Preparing for Your Test at Berwick-On-Tweed

Skills to Discuss With Your Instructor

  • Responding to slow-moving agricultural vehicles on country roads
  • Managing steep hill starts on inclines common in Scottish towns and countryside
  • Adapting to rapidly changing light conditions as roads pass through tree-lined sections
  • Coping with varied road surfaces including loose gravel at rural junctions

What the Pass Rate Can Tell You

The 53.9% recorded pass rate at Berwick-On-Tweed was 3.9 percentage points above the 50% national figure for April 2025 - March 2026. This compares previous candidates, not equivalent drivers taking tests at different centres. It does not establish that the examiner, roads or transmission caused the difference, and it cannot predict your result.

Road Types to Prepare For

country roadsmoorland roadsstone-built junctionssteep hills

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How to Pass Your Driving Test at Berwick-On-Tweed

Expert Tips

  1. 1

    Practise clutch control at low speed, essential for the tight turns and gradients common around Scottish test centres.

  2. 2

    Familiarise yourself with passing place etiquette if the test routes include any single-track sections near your centre.

  3. 3

    Practise driving on roads where visibility is limited by terrain, adjusting your speed accordingly.

  4. 4

    Practise judging the national speed limit on open roads. Going too slowly can be as much a fault as exceeding it.

  5. 5

    Develop your awareness of road surface changes, particularly after rain when grip may be reduced.

Best Time to Test

We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.

Test Centres Near Berwick-On-Tweed

Nearby Centres

Centre NameDistancePass RateDifficulty
Duns13.3 miles70.2%Easy
Kelso20.5 miles59.2%Easy
Alnwick27.2 miles55.5%Easy
Haddington32.8 miles57.5%Easy
Galashiels33 miles47.4%Below Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berwick-On-Tweed

What is the pass rate at Berwick-On-Tweed?+

The recorded pass rate at Berwick-On-Tweed is 53.9%. The national average is 50%. These figures are based on 666 tests conducted during April 2025 - March 2026. The male pass rate is 55.9% and the female pass rate is 51.8%.

Is Berwick-On-Tweed a hard driving test centre?+

The recorded pass rate is 53.9%, compared with 50% nationally during April 2025 - March 2026. Rates describe previous candidates and do not isolate road difficulty or examiner behaviour. Your preparation and safe driving matter more than a centre ranking.

How many test routes does Berwick-On-Tweed have?+

Route coverage at Berwick-On-Tweed can change. You can explore available practice routes with turn-by-turn navigation in the Test Routes Expert app.

What roads are commonly used at Berwick-On-Tweed?+

Our preparation guide lists country roads, moorland roads, stone-built junctions, steep hills. Ask your instructor which apply to your local practice. Available route examples can help you prepare, but the examiner can change roads and directions on test day.

What's the best time to take a driving test at Berwick-On-Tweed?+

We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.

How does Berwick-On-Tweed compare to nearby centres?+

Nearby alternatives include Duns (70.2%, 13.3 miles away); Kelso (59.2%, 20.5 miles away); Alnwick (55.5%, 27.2 miles away). Recorded rates may cover different periods; open each guide to check dates and choose somewhere you can practise.

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