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Perth (Arran Road) Driving Test Centre

Everything you need before booking a driving test at Perth (Arran Road) — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 46% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.

By DriveSidekick  |  DVSA data to 2024/25  |  Waiting times updated May 2026

46%

Perth (Arran Road) pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)

48.7%

National average pass rate (2024/25)

13 wks

Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)

51.2% / 40.7%

Male / female pass rate (2024/25)

Pass rate at Perth (Arran Road)

In 2024/25, 46% of practical driving tests at Perth (Arran Road) ended in a pass — below the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 51.2% of tests and female candidates 40.7% (from 1,302 and 1,304 tests respectively). That is 1.6 percentage points higher than in 2023/24 (44.4%).

Pass rate by year

YearOverallMaleFemaleTests conducted
2019/2047.5%55.7%40.9%2,287
2020/2161.9%65.2%59.2%782
2021/2259.7%64.2%55.5%2,444
2022/2351.5%55.2%47.7%2,998
2023/2444.4%49%39.6%3,282
2024/2546%51.2%40.7%2,606

Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.

What the pass rate actually tells you

Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Perth (Arran Road) is the most reliable way to shift the odds.

Perth (Arran Road) driving test routes

The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Perth (Arran Road) still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.

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Waiting times at Perth (Arran Road)

As of May 2026, learners booking at Perth (Arran Road) faced a typical wait of around 13 weeks for a test slot. About 4.4% of appointments in the DVSA's 24-week booking window were still available (38 open slots against 835 already booked).

Availability changes daily as the DVSA releases new dates and cancellations appear. Check the live picture — and compare nearby centres — with our waiting time checker.

Your 3 nearest alternative test centres

If waits at Perth (Arran Road) are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.

Not sure which centre is closest to you? Use the nearest test centre finder to compare all centres around your postcode.

Where is Perth (Arran Road) test centre?

Perth (Arran Road) Driving Test Centre
Arran Road, North Muirton Ind Estate
Perth
PH1 3DZ

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Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Perth (Arran Road) driving test centre?

The pass rate at Perth (Arran Road) was 46% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 51.2% and the female pass rate was 40.7%.

How long is the wait for a driving test at Perth (Arran Road)?

As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Perth (Arran Road) was around 13 weeks, with about 4.4% of slots in the 24-week booking window still available.

What routes are used for driving tests at Perth (Arran Road)?

The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Perth (Arran Road) draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Perth (Arran Road) so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.

Where is Perth (Arran Road) driving test centre?

Perth (Arran Road) driving test centre is at Arran Road, North Muirton Ind Estate, Perth, PH1 3DZ.

Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.