DVSA Test Centre
Pitlochry Driving Test Centre
Everything you need before booking a driving test at Pitlochry — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 62.6% of tests here ended in a pass in 2023/24.
Pitlochry pass rate (2023/24, DVSA)
National average pass rate (2024/25)
Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)
Male / female pass rate (2023/24)
Pass rate at Pitlochry
In 2023/24, 62.6% of practical driving tests at Pitlochry ended in a pass — above the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 63.8% of tests and female candidates 61.4% (from 58 and 57 tests respectively). That is 3.6 percentage points higher than in 2022/23 (59%).
Pass rate by year
| Year | Overall | Male | Female | Tests conducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 73.6% | 79.7% | 67.2% | 125 |
| 2018/19 | 77.8% | 89.7% | 66.1% | 117 |
| 2019/20 | 81.5% | 83.3% | 80.3% | 124 |
| 2021/22 | 75.5% | 75.5% | 75.5% | 102 |
| 2022/23 | 59% | 65.6% | 55.9% | 100 |
| 2023/24 | 62.6% | 63.8% | 61.4% | 115 |
Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.
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 Pitlochry is the most reliable way to shift the odds.
Pitlochry driving test routes
The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry
As of May 2026, learners booking at Pitlochry faced a typical wait of around 21 weeks for a test slot. About 0% of appointments in the DVSA's 24-week booking window were still available (0 open slots against 54 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 Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry test centre?
Pitlochry Driving Test Centre
The Hall, West Moulin Road
Pitlochry
PH16 5EA
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 Pitlochry driving test centre?
The pass rate at Pitlochry was 62.6% in 2023/24, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 63.8% and the female pass rate was 61.4%.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Pitlochry?
As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Pitlochry was around 21 weeks, with about 0% of slots in the 24-week booking window still available.
What routes are used for driving tests at Pitlochry?
The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Pitlochry draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Pitlochry so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.
Where is Pitlochry driving test centre?
Pitlochry driving test centre is at The Hall, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5EA.
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.