NEW research has found a driving test centre in Glasgow is the 'hardest' in Scotland.

Using the latest data from the DVLA, research from Collingwood Insurance Services found that the Anniesland test centre had a pass rate of only 42% in the second half of 2021, the lowest in the country. 

However, Anniesland was not the only Glasgow centre to make the top 10 for the lowest pass rate. 

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The Shieldhall centre came in third with a pass rate of 45%, while the Bailliestone centre came in ninth with a pass rate of 49%. 

East Kilbride and Greenock's test centres also made the top 10, coming in seventh and eighth place with pass rates of 48% and 49%. 

The research found no test centres in Glasgow or the surrounding area made the top 10 with the highest pass rate. 

Mallaig test centre had the highest pass rate in Scotland, with 93% of learners getting their pink licence. 

Despite this, the company's research found it could be easier to get your licence in Scotland, where the current pass rate is 63%, compared to England or Wales. 

Wales was found to have an overall pass rate of 59% while England's is 51%. 

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Liz Laidler, head of Learner Driver Products at Collingwood Insurance Services UK Ltd, said: "Booking in a driving test is a daunting time for anyone with ambitions to get behind the wheel, and this data is an interesting snapshot of the differences between urban and rural driving.

"Nevertheless, accidents can happen at any time and any place on the roads, and while drivers can minimise their chances of an accident by driving carefully and considerately, having a suitable insurance product is essential to ensure that you are protected against anything that happens on the road. 

"Good luck to anyone looking to pass their test in the near future and remember that practice makes perfect."

A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) spokesperson said: "DVSA’s priority is to help everyone through a lifetime of safe driving.

"The driver testing and training regime tests candidates’ ability to drive safely and responsibly as well as making sure they know the theory behind safe driving.

"All candidates are assessed to the same standard and the result of their test is entirely dependent on their performance on the day."