Practical driving test centre in Fife

Kirkcaldy Driving Test Centre

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10 Randolph Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2YX
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At a glance

Kirkcaldy driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 50.9% from 4,313 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 17.4 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
50.9%
2025-26 · 4,313 tests
Published median wait
17.4 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
49.7%
2025-26 · 2,369 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
44.1%
2025-26 · 725 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Kirkcaldy Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Kirkcaldy Test Centre
10 Randolph Place, Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 2YX
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Kirkcaldy driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Kirkcaldy.

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 11.1 weeks in Aug 2024 to 17.4 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 7.3% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Kirkcaldy
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202617.4 weeks24 weeks2,0791,9271527.3%35
Jun 202612.4 weeks24 weeks2,0431,9181256.1%42
May 202613.6 weeks24 weeks1,6581,5381207.2%75
Apr 202618.6 weeks24 weeks1,5161,4071097.2%82
Mar 202615.9 weeks24 weeks1,3901,2861047.5%88
Feb 202617.9 weeks24 weeks1,4101,336745.2%45
Jan 202619.9 weeks24 weeks1,4981,3981006.7%34
Dec 202516.7 weeks24 weeks1,5351,440956.2%106
Nov 202516.4 weeks24 weeks1,5601,462986.3%89
Oct 202516.6 weeks24 weeks1,4851,453322.2%89
Sept 202519.3 weeks20 weeks1,5941,4891056.6%69
Aug 202516 weeks24 weeks1,5091,4031067%71
Jul 202517.7 weeks24 weeks1,5131,4011127.4%46
Jun 202512.9 weeks20.2 weeks1,6111,4891227.6%83
May 20259.7 weeks19.3 weeks1,6051,4821237.7%62
Apr 202511.4 weeks22 weeks1,6291,4961338.2%46
Mar 20256.5 weeks24 weeks1,5991,4641358.4%86
Feb 20258.4 weeks23.3 weeks1,6431,5211227.4%95
Jan 20257.7 weeks18.5 weeks1,7301,48025014.5%63
Dec 20247.3 weeks18.2 weeks1,6281,45317510.7%54
Nov 20245.8 weeks23.5 weeks1,5601,4601006.4%133
Oct 20249.4 weeks23.5 weeks1,6581,5331257.5%94
Sept 202412.5 weeks22 weeks1,7581,659995.6%71
Aug 202411.1 weeks15.8 weeks1,9691,64232716.6%59
Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
50.9%
Tests conducted
4,313
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

49.7%

1,177 of 2,369 first attempts passed. 98 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

44.1%

320 of 725 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

50.9%
Great Britain rank

189th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 1 other centre.

Scotland rank

55th of 74

The regional comparison rate is 49.3%.

Compared with Great Britain

0.9 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Haddington

17.8 miles away · 57.5% from 2,195 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Kirkcaldy

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take
  • Your UK driving licence.
  • Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
  • A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

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What happens
  • An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
  • General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
  • One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
  • A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Kirkcaldy

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include Redhouse Roundabout, A92, A921.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Gallatown Roundabout, A915, B981, and maps 16 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 25 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Randolph Road (A915), Rosslyn Street (A921), Gallatown Roundabout (A921).

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 20 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • Redhouse RoundaboutMajor road · about 1,376 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • A92Major road · about 1,385 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Randolph Road (A915)Main road · about 371 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Rosslyn Street (A921)Main road · about 373 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Gallatown Roundabout (A921)Main road · about 430 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A915Main road · about 432 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Normand Road (A955)Main road · about 470 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph
  • A955Main road · about 474 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A921Main road · about 501 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Standing Stane Road (A915)Main road · about 710 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • St Clair Street (A921)Main road · about 894 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Townhead (A955)Main road · about 895 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Kirkcaldy

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Kirkcaldy (this centre)DunfermlineEdinburgh (Musselburgh)Edinburgh (Currie)HaddingtonLivingstonPerth (Arran Road)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Kirkcaldy (this centre)DunfermlineEdinburgh (Musselburgh)Edinburgh (Currie)HaddingtonLivingstonPerth (Arran Road)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Kirkcaldy. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Dunfermline Test Centre

Dunfermline, KY11 4JU

About 12.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
36.4%
2025-26 · 5,529 tests
Median wait
15.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
36.4%
Automatic
30%
View Dunfermline

Haddington Test Centre

Haddington, EH41 3NG

About 17.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
57.5%
2025-26 · 2,195 tests
Median wait
23.3 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
58.2%
Automatic
46.3%
View Haddington

Livingston Test Centre

Livingston, EH54 5DE

About 21.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
55.7%
2025-26 · 2,997 tests
Median wait
17.4 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
56.3%
Automatic
47.6%
View Livingston

Questions about Kirkcaldy Test Centre

Where is Kirkcaldy Test Centre?
Kirkcaldy Test Centre is at 10 Randolph Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2YX. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Kirkcaldy Test Centre?
Practical: 50.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Kirkcaldy Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Kirkcaldy Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Kirkcaldy?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 17.4 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Kirkcaldy?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 49.7% from 2,369 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Kirkcaldy?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 44.1% from 725 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Kirkcaldy official driving test routes?
No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.