Practical driving test centre in South Uist

South Uist Driving Test Centre

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C/O Tourist office, Lochboisdale, South Uist, HS8 5TH
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At a glance

South Uist driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 55.6% from 18 tests in 2009-10. Published median waiting time: Not published.

Overall pass rate
55.6%
2009-10 · 18 tests
Published median wait
Not published
Waiting-time data not published
First-attempt pass rate
Not published
Centre-level result not published
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.

South Uist Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

South Uist Test Centre
C/O Tourist office, Lochboisdale
South Uist
HS8 5TH
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2009-10
Data imported
13 August 2026

South Uist driving test information

Latest full year: 2009-10. DVSA centre name: South Uist.

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
55.6%
Tests conducted
18
Results shown
All candidates

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2009-10

55.6%
Great Britain rank

1st of 1

Centres with a published 2009-10 rate.

Compared with Great Britain

The same as

The Great Britain comparison rate is 55.6%.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at South Uist

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.

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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 South Uist

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.

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 A865, B888.

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 30 mph to 40 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • A865Main road · about 54 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Ionad Leonard (A865)Main road · about 2 miles from the test centre
  • Ionad Casimir (A865)Main road · about 2.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • B888Local main road · about 2.2 miles from the test centre

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 South Uist

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.

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

Barra Test Centre

Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD

About 15.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
60%
2024-25 · 10 tests
Median wait
11.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
65.2%
Automatic
Not published
View Barra

Benbecula Island Test Centre

Benbecula Island, HS7 5LA

About 21.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
72.9%
2025-26 · 107 tests
Median wait
10.6 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
73.2%
Automatic
Not published
View Benbecula Island

Isle of Tiree Test Centre

Isle of Tiree, PA77 6UH

About 49.1 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
80%
2024-25 · 10 tests
Median wait
16.3 weeks
May 2026 · historical
First attempt
Not published
Automatic
Not published
View Isle of Tiree

Mallaig Test Centre

Mallaig, PH41 4PX

About 56.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
64.2%
2025-26 · 53 tests
Median wait
10.9 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
76.9%
Automatic
Not published
View Mallaig

Questions about South Uist Test Centre

Where is South Uist Test Centre?
South Uist Test Centre is at C/O Tourist office, Lochboisdale, South Uist, HS8 5TH. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at South Uist Test Centre?
Practical: 55.6% for 2009-10. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does South Uist 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 South Uist Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
Are the roads listed near South Uist 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.