Perth (Arran Road) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Perth and Kinross.

    About Perth (Arran Road) Test Centre

    The Perth (Arran Road) Driving Test Centre is situated in the heart of Perth, Perth and Kinross, providing a convenient location for local learners. The centre's surroundings offer a diverse range of road conditions, preparing candidates for various real-world driving scenarios. Test routes frequently include urban streets with moderate traffic, as well as residential areas which demand keen observation for potential hazards such as parked cars and pedestrians. Examiners will assess your ability to handle various junctions, including crossroads, roundabouts, and T-junctions, ensuring you can navigate them safely and confidently. The test area also incorporates dual carriageways, where maintaining appropriate speed and lane discipline is crucial. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the centre generally reflects the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent standard of examination. Learners should practise independent driving sections thoroughly, as these are integral to passing the practical test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Perth (Arran Road)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Perth (Arran Road) can be challenging due to high demand. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new and cancelled appointments at this specific test centre. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date than waiting for standard booking availability. Utilising such a service can be a practical way to avoid long waiting times and take your driving test sooner at Perth (Arran Road).

    Pass rate trend at Perth (Arran Road)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Perth (Arran Road), from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Perth (Arran Road) has declined, moving from 55.3% to 46% (down 9.3 percentage points). It peaked at 61.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 44.4% in 2023-24, with a long-run average of 52.5%. 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 46%
    2023-24 44.4%
    2022-23 51.5%
    2021-22 59.7%
    2020-21 61.9%
    2019-20 47.5%
    2018-19 53.5%
    2017-18 55.5%
    2016-17 53.2%
    2015-16 48.6%
    2014-15 55.3%

    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 Perth (Arran Road) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.