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Kyle of Lochalsh Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Kyle of Lochalsh 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 Kyle of Lochalsh.

How Kyle of Lochalsh compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 57.35%, 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%
Kyle of Lochalsh Overall
57.35%
2025/26 figures
Kyle of Lochalsh Automatic
42.86%
Kyle of Lochalsh 1st Attempt
56.45%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Kyle of Lochalsh male pass rate
58.11%
Kyle of Lochalsh male automatic
36.36%
Kyle of Lochalsh male first attempt
51.52%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Kyle of Lochalsh female pass rate
56.45%
Kyle of Lochalsh female automatic
50.00%
Kyle of Lochalsh female first attempt
62.07%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
57.4%
Best year
73.5%
2014/15
Change since 2007/08
-0.6 pts
Years published
15
Kyle of Lochalsh Great Britain average
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 2008 2014 2017 2020 2024 2026 2007/08 — Kyle of Lochalsh 58.0%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Kyle of Lochalsh 48.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Kyle of Lochalsh 49.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2013/14 — Kyle of Lochalsh 67.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Kyle of Lochalsh 73.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Kyle of Lochalsh 72.0%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Kyle of Lochalsh 72.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Kyle of Lochalsh 59.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Kyle of Lochalsh 50.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Kyle of Lochalsh 67.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2021/22 — Kyle of Lochalsh 72.5%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Kyle of Lochalsh 59.5%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Kyle of Lochalsh 67.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Kyle of Lochalsh 58.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Kyle of Lochalsh 57.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 57.4% 50.0%
View all 15 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 57.4% 50.0% +7.3 136 78
2024/25 58.5% 48.7% +9.8 142 83
2023/24 67.4% 47.9% +19.6 129 87
2022/23 59.5% 48.4% +11.1 111 66
2021/22 72.5% 48.9% +23.6 120 87
2019/20 67.9% 45.9% +22.0 106 72
2018/19 50.0% 45.8% +4.2 82 41
2017/18 59.2% 46.3% +12.8 71 42
2016/17 72.0% 47.1% +24.9 50 36
2015/16 72.0% 47.0% +25.0 50 36
2014/15 73.5% 46.9% +26.6 49 36
2013/14 67.3% 47.1% +20.2 55 37
2009/10 49.4% 45.9% +3.5 85 42
2008/09 48.5% 45.3% +3.2 97 47
2007/08 58.0% 44.2% +13.7 88 51

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
14.1 weeks
2.2 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+1.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 14 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 22 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Sep 25 Jan 26 May 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 7.2 weeks September 2024 — 7.4 weeks October 2024 — 8.7 weeks November 2024 — 6.6 weeks December 2024 — 9.7 weeks January 2025 — 7.6 weeks February 2025 — 6.9 weeks March 2025 — 6.6 weeks April 2025 — 10.9 weeks June 2025 — 4.6 weeks July 2025 — 12.4 weeks August 2025 — 14.6 weeks September 2025 — 6.7 weeks October 2025 — 2.0 weeks November 2025 — 3.1 weeks December 2025 — 10.1 weeks January 2026 — 11.9 weeks February 2026 — 4.4 weeks March 2026 — 14.6 weeks April 2026 — 5.3 weeks May 2026 — 9.3 weeks July 2026 — 14.1 weeks 14.1

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 14.1 wks 14 14 0.0%
May 2026 9.3 wks 9 9 0.0%
April 2026 5.3 wks 7 7 0.0%
March 2026 14.6 wks 17 17 0.0%
February 2026 4.4 wks 20 20 0.0%
January 2026 11.9 wks 25 25 0.0%
December 2025 10.1 wks 19 19 0.0%
November 2025 3.1 wks 34 34 0.0%
October 2025 2.0 wks 43 43 0.0%
September 2025 6.7 wks 47 47 0.0%
August 2025 14.6 wks 26 18 30.8%
July 2025 12.4 wks 29 29 0.0%
June 2025 4.6 wks 47 47 0.0%
May 2025 — 35 35 0.0%
April 2025 10.9 wks 35 35 0.0%
March 2025 6.6 wks 7 7 0.0%
February 2025 6.9 wks 21 21 0.0%
January 2025 7.6 wks 32 29 9.4%
December 2024 9.7 wks 29 28 3.4%
November 2024 6.6 wks 26 20 23.1%
October 2024 8.7 wks 27 27 0.0%
September 2024 7.4 wks 29 27 6.9%
August 2024 7.2 wks 30 30 0.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 57.35% · 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 Kyle of Lochalsh 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 Kyle of Lochalsh Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 57.35% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Kyle of Lochalsh?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Kyle of Lochalsh is 14.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Kyle of Lochalsh Driving Test Centre?
Kyle of Lochalsh Driving Test Centre is located at Kyle of Lochalsh Fire Station, Kyle of Lochalsh. 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