Elgin among worst areas in Scotland for practical driving test pass rates
ELGIN is among the worst areas in Scotland for practical driving test pass rates.
According to research, which combines DVSA and DVLA data as well as new insights from Freedom of Information requests, just 43 per cent of drivers pass their test in the Moray town.
That puts Elgin third in the list of worst pass rates nationwide behind only Glasgow - Shieldhall (36.4 per cent) and Glasgow - Anniesland (42.5 per cent).
Pass rates for theory tests in Elgin fair slightly better at a rate of 44 per cent.
However, that figure also puts the town among some of the worst across Scotland for theory test results.
The new report, which has been compiled by Dayinsure, shows that the best driving test centres in the UK for practical tests are all based in Scotland.
Inveraray, in Argylle and Bute, boasts a pass rate of 86.1 per cent compared to the UK average of 48 per cent.
Nicholas Shaw, Director of Operations at Dayinsure, said: "By creating our new learner driver index, we wanted to find out which UK areas and postcodes have the best and worst conditions for learner drivers to practice for and successfully pass their tests.
"It is clear to see that pass rates fluctuate up and down the country, and learners in some areas may struggle to find an instructor in time to start their driving lessons on time."
