Stornoway Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Na h-Eileanan Siar.

    About Stornoway Test Centre

    There is one driving test centre in Stornoway, located on the Isle of Lewis in Na h-Eileanan Siar. It can be found at 29 North Beach, Stornoway, HS1 2DS. The centre is situated in the main town, so test routes will likely include a mix of urban roads, with opportunities to encounter pedestrians, parked cars, and various traffic conditions. Depending on the specific route, candidates might also experience roads leading out of town, offering different speed limits and rural driving scenarios. The remote location of Stornoway means test routes may not be as complex as those in larger cities, but they will still assess a candidate's ability to handle junctions, roundabouts, and different road types safely and competently. This centre offers a focused test environment away from the high traffic volumes of mainland urban areas, which can be beneficial for some learners.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Stornoway

    Driving test cancellations at Stornoway can be difficult to secure due to the island's remote location and potentially limited examiner availability. Learners often face waiting lists for practical tests. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service of the DVSA booking system for Stornoway Driving Test Centre, alerting you to new cancellations as they become available. This service significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier driving test date, helping you avoid long waits for a slot.

    Pass rate trend at Stornoway

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Stornoway has improved, moving from 53.4% to 56.1% (up 2.7 percentage points). It peaked at 65.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 49.1% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 56.5%. 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 56.1%
    2023-24 58.1%
    2022-23 58.9%
    2021-22 59.8%
    2020-21 65.6%
    2019-20 56.5%
    2018-19 55.3%
    2017-18 54%
    2016-17 65.4%
    2015-16 54.6%
    2014-15 55.1%
    2013-14 49.1%
    2009-10 53.7%
    2008-09 51.4%
    2007-08 53.4%

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