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Gairloch Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Gairloch Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Gairloch.

How Gairloch compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 73.47%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Gairloch Overall
73.47%
2025/26 figures
Gairloch Automatic
50.00%
Gairloch 1st Attempt
73.08%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Gairloch male pass rate
85.19%
Gairloch male automatic
66.67%
Gairloch male first attempt
84.62%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Gairloch female pass rate
59.09%
Gairloch female automatic
37.50%
Gairloch female first attempt
61.54%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Gairloch has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
73.5%
Best year
86.5%
2018/19
Change since 2007/08
+2.9 pts
Years published
16
Gairloch Great Britain average
40% 53% 65% 78% 90% 2008 2012 2016 2019 2023 2026 2007/08 — Gairloch 70.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Gairloch 67.2%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Gairloch 66.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Gairloch 76.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Gairloch 72.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Gairloch 63.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2015/16 — Gairloch 76.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Gairloch 70.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Gairloch 69.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Gairloch 86.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Gairloch 72.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2021/22 — Gairloch 67.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Gairloch 78.0%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Gairloch 73.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Gairloch 69.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Gairloch 73.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 73.5% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 73.5% 50.0% +23.4 49 36
2024/25 69.2% 48.7% +20.5 52 36
2023/24 73.5% 47.9% +25.6 49 36
2022/23 78.0% 48.4% +29.6 59 46
2021/22 67.6% 48.9% +18.7 37 25
2019/20 72.4% 45.9% +26.5 58 42
2018/19 86.5% 45.8% +40.7 37 32
2017/18 69.4% 46.3% +23.1 36 25
2016/17 70.7% 47.1% +23.6 41 29
2015/16 76.5% 47.0% +29.4 51 39
2013/14 63.6% 47.1% +16.6 33 21
2012/13 72.7% 47.1% +25.6 22 16
2011/12 76.3% 46.9% +29.4 38 29
2009/10 66.7% 45.9% +20.8 33 22
2008/09 67.2% 45.3% +21.9 67 45
2007/08 70.6% 44.2% +26.4 51 36

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Gairloch, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
6.3 weeks
5.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
No Data
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 5 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 19 months

0 7 14 21 28 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 5.4 weeks September 2024 — 4.1 weeks October 2024 — 1.7 weeks November 2024 — 4.5 weeks December 2024 — 4.1 weeks January 2025 — 10.6 weeks February 2025 — 1.2 weeks March 2025 — 6.6 weeks April 2025 — 7.9 weeks May 2025 — 11.9 weeks October 2025 — 9.1 weeks November 2025 — 27.1 weeks December 2025 — 9.7 weeks January 2026 — 17.0 weeks February 2026 — 13.4 weeks March 2026 — 15.9 weeks April 2026 — 6.8 weeks June 2026 — 3.0 weeks July 2026 — 6.3 weeks 6.3

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 6.3 wks 5 5 0.0%
June 2026 3.0 wks 10 10 0.0%
April 2026 6.8 wks 5 5 0.0%
March 2026 15.9 wks 10 10 0.0%
February 2026 13.4 wks 5 5 0.0%
January 2026 17.0 wks 15 15 0.0%
December 2025 9.7 wks 15 15 0.0%
November 2025 27.1 wks 20 20 0.0%
October 2025 9.1 wks 20 20 0.0%
September 2025 — 23 21 8.7%
August 2025 — 10 10 0.0%
July 2025 — 10 10 0.0%
June 2025 — 10 10 0.0%
May 2025 11.9 wks 5 5 0.0%
April 2025 7.9 wks 10 10 0.0%
March 2025 6.6 wks 14 12 14.3%
February 2025 1.2 wks 24 18 25.0%
January 2025 10.6 wks 19 11 42.1%
December 2024 4.1 wks 10 10 0.0%
November 2024 4.5 wks 10 10 0.0%
October 2024 1.7 wks 9 8 11.1%
September 2024 4.1 wks 12 9 25.0%
August 2024 5.4 wks 15 15 0.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 73.47% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Gairloch Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Gairloch Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 73.47% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Gairloch?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Gairloch is 6.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Gairloch Driving Test Centre?
Gairloch Driving Test Centre is located at Mihol Road, Gairloch. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence