Forfar Test Centre

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

    About Forfar Test Centre

    The Forfar Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Forfar, within the county of Angus, Scotland. Located at Units 2/3, Carseview Road, Forfar, DD8 3DG, the centre offers a varied driving experience for learners. Test routes from Forfar frequently incorporate a mix of urban roads with varying speed limits, navigating through the town centre, and rural roads that present different challenges such as winding stretches and agricultural vehicle encounters. This blend helps to assess a driver's ability to adapt to diverse environments. While specific pass rates for individual centres can fluctuate, the routes are designed to comprehensively evaluate a candidate's hazard perception, independent driving, and general vehicle control. Forfar provides a representative testing ground for candidates in the Angus area, preparing them for a wide array of driving conditions they may encounter post-test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Forfar

    Finding driving test cancellations at the Forfar centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test can help with this by continuously scanning the DVSA website 24/7 for new test dates and cancellation slots that become available at Forfar. This service significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier driving test, helping you avoid prolonged waiting times and get on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Forfar

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Forfar has improved, moving from 54.2% to 68.5% (up 14.3 percentage points). It peaked at 73.6% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 54.2% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 62.4%. 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 68.5%
    2023-24 70.5%
    2022-23 73.6%
    2021-22 68.8%
    2020-21 69.2%
    2019-20 65.6%
    2018-19 65.2%
    2017-18 68%
    2016-17 58.9%
    2015-16 60.2%
    2014-15 59.6%
    2013-14 58.2%
    2012-13 55.1%
    2011-12 58.1%
    2010-11 55.2%
    2009-10 57.2%
    2008-09 57.3%
    2007-08 54.2%

    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 Forfar to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.