Peterhead Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Aberdeenshire.

    About Peterhead Test Centre

    With its coastal setting and a mix of urban and rural roads, the Peterhead Driving Test Centre in Aberdeenshire presents a diverse environment for learners. Situated at 33–35 Mariner's Crescent, Peterhead, AB42 2NH, the centre is ideally placed to offer a comprehensive testing experience. Test routes from Peterhead often incorporate the town's bustling main streets, such as Queen Street and Broad Street, requiring proficiency in navigating traffic, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. Candidates can also expect to encounter quieter residential areas, demanding good hazard perception and observation skills. Furthermore, the routes may extend to national speed limit roads outside the town, where learners must demonstrate their ability to handle higher speeds and varying road conditions including those leading towards Fraserburgh or Cruden Bay. While specific pass rates for Peterhead are not publicly disclosed by the DVSA, the varied nature of the test routes suggests that successful candidates are well-rounded drivers, capable of adapting to different scenarios. Preparing for these varied conditions with a local instructor will be key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Peterhead

    Finding driving test cancellations at the Peterhead Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. The DVSA website is the official portal for checking availability, but new slots, especially cancellations, are released sporadically and are often snapped up quickly. Learners looking to book an earlier test at Peterhead should regularly monitor the DVSA site for updates. For a more efficient approach, services like Find Me A Driving Test can significantly increase your chances. This platform scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellation slots at Peterhead, notifying you instantly when one becomes available, thereby saving you the constant manual checking. This constant monitoring helps secure an earlier test date, getting you on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Peterhead

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Peterhead, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Peterhead has improved, moving from 51.1% to 57.8% (up 6.7 percentage points). It peaked at 69.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 51.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 60.3%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 57.8%
    2023-24 60.7%
    2022-23 59%
    2021-22 66.6%
    2020-21 69.6%
    2019-20 62.5%
    2018-19 62.6%
    2017-18 61%
    2016-17 64%
    2015-16 62.3%
    2014-15 57.9%
    2013-14 58.7%
    2012-13 59.2%
    2011-12 57.3%
    2010-11 56.3%
    2009-10 61.4%
    2008-09 57.4%
    2007-08 51.1%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Peterhead to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.