Scotland, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Forfar

Forfar has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 70.8% 22.1 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Forfar
Avg car pass rate
70.8%
+22.1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
9.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Forfar

Forfar is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Forfar, with a current pass rate of 70.8% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 70.8%, 22.1 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 9.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Forfar vs the UK average

Forfar
volume-weighted average
70.8%
+22.1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Forfar above the UK average pass rate by 22.1 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Forfar

Pass rate by gender across Forfar

Male pass rate
64.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
59%
weighted city average

Across Forfar's test centres, men pass at 64.7% and women at 59% a gender gap of 5.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Forfar

On the marking sheet

Every centre in Forfar marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether response, traffic signs is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take response, traffic signs. Pre-test route familiarity not built. Eyes fixed too close in. Sign-blindness from over-focusing on the road surface. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Forfar?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Forfar, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Forfar?
Across Forfar's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 70.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Forfar above the UK average by 22.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Forfar?
Forfar has the highest pass rate in Forfar at 70.8% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.4K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Forfar?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Forfar, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Forfar centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Forfar has the highest first-time pass rate in Forfar at 69.1% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Forfar?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Forfar?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Forfar is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Forfar?
Not always. Smaller centres in Forfar can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.
Before the practical

Every centre in Forfar needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

Observation, anticipation, concentration and avoiding distractions at the wheel. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 6.0K passes recorded across 1 Forfar centre.