Practical driving test centre in Pitlochry

Pitlochry Driving Test Centre

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The Hall, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5EA
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At a glance

Pitlochry driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 73.3% from 146 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 18.1 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
73.3%
2025-26 · 146 tests
Published median wait
18.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
73.8%
2025-26 · 80 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
Not published
Centre-level result not published

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

Pitlochry Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Pitlochry Test Centre
The Hall, West Moulin Road
Pitlochry
PH16 5EA
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Pitlochry driving test information

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

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 11.8 weeks in Aug 2024 to 18.1 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 2.2% 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 Pitlochry
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202618.1 weeks10.3 weeks464512.2%0
Jun 202622.4 weeks24 weeks474700%0
May 202620.6 weeks24 weeks545400%0
Apr 202624.1 weeks24 weeks666600%0
Mar 202618.1 weeks24 weeks484800%0
Feb 202615.9 weeks24 weeks727200%0
Jan 202614.6 weeks24 weeks424200%0
Dec 202511.7 weeks21.8 weeks484800%0
Nov 202519.9 weeks15.5 weeks727111.4%0
Oct 202520.7 weeks24 weeks909000%0
Sept 202518.6 weeks24 weeks424200%0
Aug 202516.5 weeks24 weeks545400%0
Jul 202518.1 weeks24 weeks606000%0
Jun 202511.2 weeks24 weeks666600%0
May 20257.7 weeks24 weeks595900%0
Apr 20259.7 weeks10.5 weeks6600%0
Mar 202513.1 weeks10 weeks1512320%0
Feb 202515.9 weeks14.5 weeks333039.1%0
Jan 202512.7 weeks19.3 weeks393637.7%0
Dec 202417.4 weeks7.8 weeks4839918.8%0
Nov 202413.3 weeks10.5 weeks2417729.2%0
Oct 202416 weeks15.5 weeks242314.2%0
Sept 202415.4 weeks10.8 weeks302826.7%0
Aug 202411.8 weeks18.8 weeks3632411.1%0
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
73.3%
Tests conducted
146
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

73.8%

59 of 80 first attempts passed. 4 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

73.3%
Great Britain rank

4th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

Scotland rank

3rd of 74

The regional comparison rate is 49.3%.

Compared with Great Britain

23.3 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Isle of Mull

85.1 miles away · 73.8% from 42 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 Pitlochry

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.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

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 Pitlochry

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 A9, Coronation Bridge (A9), B8019.

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 maps 4 mini-roundabout points nearby.

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 9 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 West Moulin Road (A924), Atholl Road (A924), A924.

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 60 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • A9Major road · about 960 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
  • Coronation Bridge (A9)Major road · about 1,175 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
  • West Moulin Road (A924)Main road · about 20 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Atholl Road (A924)Main road · about 242 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph
  • A924Main road · about 713 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Perth Road (A924)Main road · about 746 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Kirkmichael Road (A924)Main road · about 819 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • B8019Local main road · about 1,531 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
  • East Moulin RoadLocal road · about 546 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Foss Road (C452)Local road · about 880 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Bridge Road (C452)Local road · about 932 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • C452Local road · about 1,123 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 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 Pitlochry

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)

Pitlochry (this centre)AberfeldyPerth (Arran Road)KingussieDundeeForfar

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Pitlochry (this centre)AberfeldyPerth (Arran Road)CrieffKingussieDundeeForfar

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

Aberfeldy Test Centre

Aberfeldy, PH15 2BJ

About 7.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
68.5%
2025-26 · 149 tests
Median wait
20.3 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
73.1%
Automatic
65.2%
View Aberfeldy

Crieff Test Centre

Crieff, PH7 3SB

About 23.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
66.1%
2024-25 · 121 tests
Median wait
31.4 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
62.5%
Automatic
Not published
View Crieff

Kingussie Test Centre

Kingussie, PH21 1EN

About 28.5 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
59.1%
2025-26 · 93 tests
Median wait
18.3 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
61.4%
Automatic
Not published
View Kingussie

Dundee Test Centre

Dundee, DD2 3QH

About 31.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
57.3%
2025-26 · 3,742 tests
Median wait
8.8 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
57.9%
Automatic
48.3%
View Dundee

Forfar Test Centre

Forfar, DD8 2AE

About 32.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
60.3%
2025-26 · 667 tests
Median wait
24.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
59.4%
Automatic
56.1%
View Forfar

Questions about Pitlochry Test Centre

Where is Pitlochry Test Centre?
Pitlochry Test Centre is at The Hall, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5EA. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Pitlochry Test Centre?
Practical: 73.3% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 18.1 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Pitlochry?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 73.8% from 80 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
Are the roads listed near Pitlochry 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.