Kingussie Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Kingussie Test Centre

    With a reported pass rate of 62.0% in 2022/23, significantly above the national average, Kingussie Driving Test Centre offers a promising environment for learner drivers. Located at Kingussie Industrial Estate, Kingussie, PH21 1LS, the centre is situated in the scenic Scottish Highlands. Test routes typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. Expect to navigate through the town's residential streets, which feature various junctions and pedestrian crossings, designed to assess your hazard perception and ability to interact with local traffic effectively. The routes will also likely include sections of rural roads, where maintaining appropriate speed and handling sharper bends are crucial. Furthermore, you may encounter A-roads, such as the A9, testing your capability to drive at higher speeds and execute safe overtakes, where necessary. This variety ensures comprehensive evaluation of driving skills in different settings.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Kingussie

    Looking for an earlier driving test at Kingussie? Cancellations can and do become available, often at short notice. While securing a cancellation involves persistence, Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new openings at Kingussie Driving Test Centre. This significantly improves your chances of finding an earlier slot that fits your schedule, helping you avoid long waits for a test date.

    Pass rate trend at Kingussie

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Kingussie has improved, moving from 55% to 64.1% (up 9.1 percentage points). It peaked at 78.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 49.1% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 58.2%. 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 64.1%
    2023-24 55.9%
    2022-23 58%
    2021-22 53.3%
    2020-21 78.6%
    2019-20 49.1%
    2018-19 55.6%
    2017-18 62.5%
    2016-17 54.3%
    2015-16 52.4%
    2014-15 62.4%
    2013-14 61.5%
    2012-13 53%
    2011-12 56.5%
    2009-10 54%
    2008-09 62.7%
    2007-08 55%

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