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Scotland · DVSA theory test centre

# Galashiels Theory Test Centre

Everything you need for theory test day in Galashiels — the centre details, booking, what to bring, and a free mock test to make sure you only go once.

Quick answer

The Galashiels theory test centre serves candidates across Scotland. Book the £23 test on GOV.UK, bring your photocard licence, and aim for 43/50 on the multiple-choice part — you can check you're ready with our free mock theory test.

## Where is the Galashiels theory test centre?

Galashiels Theory Test Centre is at Suite 2B Ladhope Business Centre, 54 Ladhope Vale, Galashiels TD1 1BT (address from GOV.UK’s official theory test centre finder). The theory test is the same across Great Britain. In Scotland, parking on pavements, at dropped kerbs and double parking are banned — a rule the Highway Code now reflects.

Galashiels Theory Test Centre

- **ADDRESS:** Suite 2B Ladhope Business Centre, 54 Ladhope Vale, Galashiels TD1 1BT
- **REGION:** SCOTLAND
- **TEST FEE:** £23 · BOOK VIA GOV.UK

[Book at this centre on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test)

Map: [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.61878779130434&mlon=-2.8091771478260865#map=17/55.61878779130434/-2.8091771478260865) · [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.61878779130434,-2.8091771478260865)

Nearest other centres: [Edinburgh](/theory-test-centres/edinburgh/) (28 mi) · [North Berwick](/theory-test-centres/north-berwick/) (31 mi) · [Berwick](/theory-test-centres/berwick/) (33 mi) · [Lanark](/theory-test-centres/lanark/) (38 mi)

## How should you prepare for a test in Galashiels?

Candidates who sit a full mock under timed conditions before test day walk in knowing what 50 questions in 57 minutes actually feels like.

[Take the free mock theory test](/mock-theory-test/)

Or revise a weak area first — all [14 DVSA topics](/theory-test/) have free practice questions.

## Frequently asked questions

**### How do I book a theory test at the Galashiels centre?**

Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Galashiels as your preferred centre. Avoid third-party booking sites — they charge a markup for the same slot.

**### What do I need to bring on test day?**

Your UK photocard driving licence (provisional or full). Arrive 15 minutes early — if you’re late or forget your licence you can’t sit the test and you lose the fee.

**### What is the nearest alternative to the Galashiels theory test centre?**

Edinburgh Theory Test Centre, about 28 miles away. If Galashiels has no suitable dates, check nearby centres on GOV.UK when you book — the test, fee and pass mark are the same at every centre.

**### What is the pass mark at Galashiels?**

The same everywhere in Great Britain: 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions, plus 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, both in one sitting.
