Stirling Test Centre

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

    About Stirling Test Centre

    Stirling Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at単位The Barracks, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK7 7NY. It offers a diverse testing environment, characteristic of Scotland's central belt. Test routes from Stirling typically incorporate a mix of urban and semi-rural roads, challenging learners with varied speed limits, complex junctions, and potential for encountering agricultural vehicles or livestock. The town driving segments will assess your ability to navigate busy streets, pedestrian crossings, and roundabouts common in Stirling's historic town centre, as well as modern developments. Examiners will be looking for confident and safe driving, particularly when dealing with the area's varying road conditions and potential for adverse weather. The pass rate at Stirling tends to hover around the national average for Scotland, suggesting a consistent standard of testing. This centre provides a comprehensive assessment of driving skills suitable for a range of traffic conditions.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Stirling

    Driving test cancellations at Stirling can occur, often providing an opportunity for earlier test dates. Learner drivers should be prepared for this possibility. While specific cancellation rates for Stirling are not published, being flexible with your test date increases the chances of securing an earlier slot. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations at Stirling Driving Test Centre, alerting you when a suitable opening arises. This service can significantly reduce your waiting time for a driving test.

    Pass rate trend at Stirling

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Stirling has declined, moving from 42.6% to 38.7% (down 3.9 percentage points). It peaked at 50.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 38.7% in 2024-25, with a long-run average of 44.4%. 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 38.7%
    2023-24 47.4%
    2022-23 46.5%
    2021-22 50.5%
    2020-21 50.6%
    2019-20 45.4%
    2018-19 42.6%
    2017-18 43.2%
    2016-17 43.4%
    2015-16 47.2%
    2014-15 45.3%
    2013-14 42.5%
    2012-13 41.9%
    2011-12 43.3%
    2010-11 43.5%
    2009-10 42%
    2008-09 43.3%
    2007-08 42.6%

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