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Driving Test Pass Rates in Thurso

Thurso has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 57.5% 8.8 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Thurso
Avg car pass rate
57.5%
+8.8 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
3.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Thurso

Thurso is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Thurso, with a current pass rate of 57.5% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 57.5%, 8.8 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 3.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Thurso vs the UK average

Thurso
volume-weighted average
57.5%
+8.8 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Thurso above the UK average pass rate by 8.8 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

All test centres in Thurso

01
Thurso
Low sample
3.1K tests, Car, National rank #80
57.5%
pass

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 Thurso?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Thurso, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Thurso?
Across Thurso's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 57.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Thurso above the UK average by 8.8 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Thurso?
Thurso has the highest pass rate in Thurso at 57.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 576 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Thurso?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Thurso, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Thurso centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Thurso.
How do I book a driving test in Thurso?
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 Thurso?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Thurso 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 Thurso?
Not always. Smaller centres in Thurso 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.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 1.9K passes recorded across 1 Thurso centre.