Driving Test Pass Rates in Unit 22
Unit 22 has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 60% — 12 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.
About Unit 22
Unit 22 is an Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 2.0K tests on record — every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.
As a whole, Unit 22 runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 60% is 12 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.
Alness is the only centre in Unit 22, with a current pass rate of 60%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Unit 22 test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
Unit 22 vs the UK average
Unit 22 above the UK average pass rate by 12 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 Unit 22
Pass rate by gender across Unit 22
Across Unit 22's test centres, men pass at 62.8% and women at 57.4% — a gender gap of 5.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.
All test centres in Unit 22
About these statistics
Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city — larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 Unit 22?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Unit 22, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Unit 22?
Across the 1 test centre in Unit 22, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 60% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Unit 22 above the UK average by 12 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Unit 22?
Alness currently has the highest pass rate in Unit 22 at 60%, based on 2.0K recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Unit 22?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Unit 22 — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Unit 22 centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Alness has the highest first-time pass rate in Unit 22 at 57.6%. 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 Unit 22?
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 Unit 22?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Unit 22 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 Unit 22?
Not always. Smaller centres in Unit 22 can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes — centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 License v3.0. 1.2K passes recorded across 1 Unit 22 centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.