FOI release

Total number of ADIs in Scotland and number of learner drivers, driving tests taken and driving test passes in Scotland in 2011

Published 27 August 2013

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

This is Freedom of Information request IA-0070212.

1. Request 1

Can you please tell us how many Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) there are in Scotland in total.

2. Response

As of 27 November 2012, there were 3,344 ADIs in Scotland.

3. Request 2

How many learner drivers there were in Scotland last year 2011?

4. Request 3

How many driving tests were carried out in Scotland last year 2011?

5. Request 4

How many people passed their test in Scotland last year 2011?

6. Response

DSA does not hold information about how many learner drivers there are in Scotland, we only hold information about candidates who have taken or booked tests. Information about theory tests undertaken at test centres in Scotland can be found on our website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operational-driving-theory-test-statistics and information about practical tests can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-practical-driving-test-operational-statistics. This is information is therefore exempt from release under section 21 (information accessible by other means) of FoIA and a copy of this exemption is attached at Annex A for information.