Benbecula Island Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Benbecula Island Test Centre

    Benbecula Island Driving Test Centre is situated at Balivanich Airport (HS7 5LA), offering a unique test environment. The centre's location on this Outer Hebridean island means test routes will primarily feature open rural roads with varying speed limits. Candidates can expect to encounter local hazards such as single-track roads with passing places, livestock, and unpaved sections, requiring advanced observation and hazard perception skills. The 78.8% pass rate for 2024–2025 at Benbecula Island is significantly above the national average, suggesting that learners are well-prepared for these specific conditions and benefit from the less congested roads. Examiners will assess independent driving skills, adherence to speed limits appropriate for the conditions, and the ability to safely navigate the island's distinctive road network. This centre presents a calm and focused testing experience away from urban complexities.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Benbecula Island

    Driving test cancellations at Benbecula Island can be unpredictable due to its remote location. While the centre’s overall availability might be less frequent than mainland sites, cancellations do occur. Finding an earlier test can be challenging without constant monitoring. Find Me A Driving Test scans the DVSA booking system 24/7, providing real-time alerts for new cancellations at Benbecula Island Driving Test Centre. This service increases your chances of securing an earlier test date, helping you to bypass long waiting lists and take your test sooner at Balivanich Airport.

    Pass rate trend at Benbecula Island

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Benbecula Island, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Benbecula Island has improved, moving from 54.2% to 78.8% (up 24.6 percentage points). It peaked at 91% in 2023-24 and was lowest at 51% in 2016-17, with a long-run average of 64.6%. 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 78.8%
    2023-24 91%
    2022-23 85.7%
    2016-17 51%
    2014-15 60.8%
    2013-14 52.8%
    2012-13 58.6%
    2011-12 60%
    2009-10 53%
    2008-09 54.2%

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