About 19 miles on DVSA's official nearest-centre list
- Median actual wait
- 19 weeks shorter24.1 weeks → 5.1 weeks
- Appointment availability
- Availability comparison not fully published
Scotland driving test waiting times and pass rates
Compare 79 driving test centres across Scotland, including September 2026 actual waits, current appointment availability and the latest published pass rates. Figures are statistical snapshots, not live appointments.
September 2026 regional summary
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Actual-wait figures below are published centre medians. The regional average is an unweighted average of those centre-level medians.
- Average of centre actual-wait medians
- 16.6 weeks 74 centres with published medians
- Current appointment availability
- 19.4 weeks Unweighted average of valid centre records
- Month-on-month availability movement
- 0.9 weeks lower 28 centres with both months
Scotland actual-wait range: published centre medians ran from 3.4 weeks at Isle of Skye (Portree) to 29.9 weeks at Arbroath.
Month-on-month context: Across 28 centres with records for both months, the unweighted appointment-availability average fell by 0.9 weeks. This is movement in DVSA's separate 10% appointment-availability measure, not a change in how long learners actually waited.
Centre-level detail
Where waits are shortest, longest and improving
These rankings use published centre records for September 2026. Improvements refer only to the appointment-availability measure and are not changes in median actual waits.
Shortest median actual waits
- 01Isle of Skye (Portree)3.4 weeks
- 02Dumbarton4.4 weeks
- 03Galashiels5.1 weeks
- 04Peterhead6.4 weeks
- 05Inverness (Longman Drive)6.6 weeks
Longest median actual waits
- 01Arbroath29.9 weeks
- 02Callander29.7 weeks
- 03Crieff29 weeks
- 04Forfar28.2 weeks
- 05Campbeltown25.7 weeks
Biggest availability improvements
- 01Ayr8.4 weeks lower
- 02Inverness (Longman Drive)7.9 weeks lower
- 03Edinburgh (Currie)7.7 weeks lower
- 04Stirling5.2 weeks lower
- 05Elgin3.3 weeks lower
What the latest Scotland data shows
In September 2026, Isle of Skye (Portree) recorded the area's shortest median actual wait at 3.4 weeks, while Arbroath recorded the longest at 29.9 weeks—a gap of 26.5 weeks across published centre medians.
Ayr recorded the largest centre-level improvement in the separate appointment-availability measure, falling by 8.4 weeks from 21.2 weeks to 12.8 weeks.
Official nearby comparisons
Nearby alternatives with shorter actual waits
Each comparison uses one of the three nearest centres in DVSA's official list. A shorter historical actual wait does not guarantee an earlier appointment, so the separate availability measure is shown alongside it.
About 48 miles on DVSA's official nearest-centre list
- Median actual wait
- 18.6 weeks shorter22 weeks → 3.4 weeks
- Appointment availability
- Availability comparison not fully published
About 20 miles on DVSA's official nearest-centre list
- Median actual wait
- 17.4 weeks shorter29 weeks → 11.6 weeks
- Appointment availability
- Availability comparison not fully published
These are statistical comparisons, not live appointments or booking recommendations. Check travel practicality and use GOV.UK to book or manage a test.
Centres in Scotland
Showing 79 test centres
Compare selected centres| Test centre | Town | Region | How long learners actually waited | Current appointment availability | Pass rate | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen North | Aberdeen | Scotland | 16.5 weeks | 22 weeks | 48.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Aberdeen South (Cove) | Aberdeen | Scotland | 9.1 weeks | 16.8 weeks | 52.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Aberfeldy | Aberfeldy | Scotland | 22.6 weeks | Not published | 68.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Airdrie | Airdrie | Scotland | 7.1 weeks | 24 weeks | 47.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Alness | Alness | Scotland | 14 weeks | Not published | 63.1% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Arbroath | Arbroath | Scotland | 29.9 weeks | Not published | 67.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Ayr | Ayr | Scotland | 8 weeks | 12.8 weeks | 57.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Ballater | Ballater | Scotland | 20.9 weeks | Not published | Not published | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Banff | Banff | Scotland | 10.6 weeks | Not published | 57.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Barra | Isle of Barra | Scotland | Not published | Not published | Not published | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Benbecula Island | Benbecula Island | Scotland | Not published | Not published | 72.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Bishopbriggs | Glasgow | Scotland | 21 weeks | 21.3 weeks | 49.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Brodick (Isle of Arran) | Brodick | Scotland | 23.9 weeks | Not published | 67.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Buckie | Buckie | Scotland | 9.4 weeks | Not published | 51.1% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Callander | Callander | Scotland | 29.7 weeks | Not published | 49.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Campbeltown | Campbeltown | Scotland | 25.7 weeks | Not published | 71.6% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Castle Douglas | Castle Douglas | Scotland | 17.1 weeks | Not published | 53.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Crieff | Crieff | Scotland | 29 weeks | Not published | Not published | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Cumnock | Cumnock | Scotland | 23 weeks | Not published | 67.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton | Scotland | 4.4 weeks | 10.5 weeks | 52.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Dumfries | Dumfries | Scotland | 16.3 weeks | 5.3 weeks | 53.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Dundee | Dundee | Scotland | 14.6 weeks | 24 weeks | 57.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Dunfermline (Vine) | Dunfermline | Scotland | 11.6 weeks | 24 weeks | 36.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Dunoon | Dunoon | Scotland | 21.9 weeks | Not published | 71.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Duns | Duns | Scotland | 21.7 weeks | Not published | 70.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| East Kilbride | East Kilbride | Scotland | 23 weeks | Not published | 57.7% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Edinburgh (Currie) | Edinburgh | Scotland | 20.3 weeks | 16.3 weeks | 41.6% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Edinburgh (Musselburgh) | Edinburgh | Scotland | 19.7 weeks | 24 weeks | 49.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Elgin | Elgin | Scotland | 9.7 weeks | 9.5 weeks | 42.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Forfar | Forfar | Scotland | 28.2 weeks | Not published | 60.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Fort William | Fort William | Scotland | 15 weeks | Not published | 65.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Fraserburgh | Fraserburgh | Scotland | 16 weeks | Not published | 64.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Gairloch | Gairloch | Scotland | 8.3 weeks | Not published | 73.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Galashiels | Galashiels | Scotland | 5.1 weeks | 6.5 weeks | 47.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Girvan | Girvan | Scotland | 15.9 weeks | Not published | 72.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Glasgow (Anniesland) | Glasgow | Scotland | 21.6 weeks | 24 weeks | 44.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Glasgow (Baillieston) | Glasgow | Scotland | 20 weeks | 24 weeks | 47.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Glasgow (Shieldhall) | Glasgow | Scotland | 18 weeks | 24 weeks | 39.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Golspie | Golspie | Scotland | 18.9 weeks | Not published | 71.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Grangemouth | Grangemouth | Scotland | 21.9 weeks | 20.8 weeks | 50.7% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Grantown-On-Spey | Grantown-on-Spey | Scotland | 18.9 weeks | Not published | 56.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Greenock | Greenock | Scotland | 7.9 weeks | 24 weeks | 41.7% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Haddington | Haddington | Scotland | 23.9 weeks | Not published | 57.5% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Hamilton | Hamilton | Scotland | 19.3 weeks | 24 weeks | 42.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Hawick | Hawick | Scotland | 15.9 weeks | Not published | 64.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Huntly | Huntly | Scotland | 15.6 weeks | Not published | 63.7% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Inveraray | Inverary | Scotland | 23.3 weeks | Not published | 69.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Inverness (Longman Drive) | Inverness | Scotland | 6.6 weeks | 12.5 weeks | 45.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Inverurie | Inverurie | Scotland | 12.4 weeks | 22 weeks | 61.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Irvine | Irvine | Scotland | 17.6 weeks | 24 weeks | 55.7% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Islay Island | Isle of Islay | Scotland | Not published | Not published | Not published | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Isle of Mull | Isle of Mull | Scotland | Not published | Not published | 73.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Isle of Skye (Portree) | Lisigarry Place, Portree | Scotland | 3.4 weeks | Not published | 57.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Isle of Tiree | Isle of Tiree | Scotland | Not published | Not published | Not published | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Kelso | Kelso | Scotland | 24.7 weeks | Not published | 59.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Kingussie | Kingussie | Scotland | 7.5 weeks | Not published | 59.1% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Kirkcaldy | Fife | Scotland | 15.3 weeks | 24 weeks | 50.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Kyle of Lochalsh | Kyle of Lochalsh | Scotland | 7.7 weeks | Not published | 57.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Lanark | Lanark | Scotland | 20.4 weeks | Not published | 58.1% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Lerwick | Lerwick | Scotland | 14.4 weeks | Not published | 67.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Livingston | Livingston | Scotland | 8.2 weeks | 24 weeks | 55.7% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Lochgilphead | Lochgilphead | Scotland | 23.1 weeks | Not published | 56.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Mallaig | Mallaig | Scotland | 22 weeks | Not published | 64.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Montrose | Montrose | Scotland | 18.9 weeks | Not published | 70.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Newton Stewart | Newton Stewart | Scotland | 18.1 weeks | Not published | 65.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Oban | Oban | Scotland | 18 weeks | Not published | 66.1% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Orkney | Orkney | Scotland | 11 weeks | Not published | 55.9% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Paisley | Paisley | Scotland | 18.1 weeks | 24 weeks | 48.6% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Peebles | Peebles | Scotland | 24.1 weeks | Not published | 58.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Perth (Arran Road) | Perth | Scotland | 11.6 weeks | 22.5 weeks | 48.8% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Peterhead | Peterhead | Scotland | 6.4 weeks | 15 weeks | 53.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Pitlochry | Pitlochry | Scotland | 19.9 weeks | Not published | 73.3% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Rothesay | Rothesay | Scotland | 21.7 weeks | Not published | 52.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Stirling | Stirling | Scotland | 12.4 weeks | 18.8 weeks | 43.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Stornoway | Isle of Lewis | Scotland | 9.9 weeks | Not published | 66.6% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Stranraer | Stranraer | Scotland | 20.3 weeks | Not published | 71.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Thurso | Thurso | Scotland | 14.5 weeks | Not published | 63.0% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Ullapool | Ullapool | Scotland | 11.1 weeks | Not published | 61.2% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
| Wick | Wick | Scotland | 13.1 weeks | Not published | 59.4% | 14 October 2026 | View details |
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Understanding the regional figures
Regional averages include valid numeric DVSA records only and are not weighted by test volume or population. How long learners actually waited is based on the median at each centre; current appointment availability is the separate 10% measure. Neither shows live appointments, and pass rates do not measure centre difficulty.
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Data source and date
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Latest records for how long learners actually waited and current appointment availability were published 14 October 2026; pass rates cover April 2025 to March 2026.