Wick Test Centre

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

    About Wick Test Centre

    The Wick Driving Test Centre is situated in the scenic county of Highland, offering a unique testing environment. Located at KW1 5DN, the centre provides a mix of urban and rural roads for test candidates. Learners can expect to navigate through Wick town centre, encountering various traffic conditions, including roundabouts and junctions that require careful observation and decision-making. The test routes often extend into the surrounding countryside, presenting challenges such as single-track roads, varying speed limits, and potential encounters with agricultural vehicles. This diverse road network ensures candidates are thoroughly assessed on their ability to handle different driving scenarios. The current pass rate for the Wick Driving Test Centre is 55.4%, which is above the national average, suggesting that candidates who prepare thoroughly and are familiar with the local road conditions have a good chance of success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Wick

    Finding driving test cancellations at the Wick test centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, with Find Me A Driving Test, you can increase your chances of securing an earlier test date. Our service constantly scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new cancellations at Wick, alerting you as soon as a suitable slot becomes available. This significantly reduces the time you might spend waiting for a test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Wick

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Wick has improved, moving from 48.5% to 53.8% (up 5.3 percentage points). It peaked at 64.7% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 47.9% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 56.3%. 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 53.8%
    2023-24 60%
    2022-23 56.3%
    2021-22 53.8%
    2020-21 51%
    2019-20 62.1%
    2018-19 60.1%
    2017-18 58.4%
    2016-17 61.7%
    2015-16 64.7%
    2014-15 63.3%
    2013-14 47.9%
    2012-13 50.5%
    2009-10 52.6%
    2007-08 48.5%

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