Banff Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Banff Test Centre

    The Banff Driving Test Centre is situated on the ground floor of the historic Banff Castle, providing a unique and memorable setting for practical driving tests. Located in the picturesque town of Banff, Aberdeenshire, the centre offers a variety of test routes designed to assess a broad range of driving skills. Learners can expect to navigate through urban and rural environments, encountering diverse road conditions. This includes negotiating town traffic within Banff, dealing with various junctions, and potentially experiencing roads with differing speed limits outside the immediate town area. The test routes are likely to feature common hazards such as narrow streets, differing parking scenarios, and national speed limit roads, requiring candidates to demonstrate excellent hazard perception and car control. While specific pass rate data for Banff is not provided, success at this centre, like any other, hinges on comprehensive preparation and a thorough understanding of the Highway Code.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Banff

    For learners seeking driving test cancellations at Banff Driving Test Centre, securing an earlier test date can significantly shorten the等待 period. Cancellations at Banff can arise due to various reasons, from medical emergencies to candidates simply changing their minds. Finding these newly available slots can be challenging without constant monitoring. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service that continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for cancellations specifically at Banff, AB45 1DL. This automated monitoring system can alert you to new openings as soon as they appear, increasing your chances of booking an earlier practical test at this historic Aberdeenshire location.

    Pass rate trend at Banff

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Banff has remained broadly stable, moving from 52% to 50.6% (down 1.4 percentage points). It peaked at 65.9% in 2019-20 and was lowest at 50.6% in 2024-25, with a long-run average of 58.1%. 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 50.6%
    2023-24 53.7%
    2022-23 57.3%
    2021-22 65.9%
    2020-21 62.5%
    2019-20 65.9%
    2018-19 62.9%
    2017-18 57.2%
    2016-17 55%
    2015-16 56.4%
    2014-15 55.1%
    2013-14 59.5%
    2012-13 62%
    2009-10 56.3%
    2008-09 57.4%
    2007-08 52%

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