Scotland, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Wick

Wick has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 56.9% 8.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Wick compares with the UK national average.

Centres

in Wick

Avg car pass rate

56.9%

+8.2 pp vs UK

UK average

48.7%

national benchmark

Total tests

4.3K

lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Wick

Wick has 1 DVSA driving test centre, and across its car (category B) test centres the pass rate runs from 54% at Wick up to 73.9% at Wick (2024-25 DVSA data). That is a 19.9 percentage point gap between the easiest and hardest centre in the city, so the centre you book is one of the bigger factors within your control.

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 56.9%, 8.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 4.3K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Wick vs the UK average

Wick

volume-weighted average

56.9%

+8.2 pp vs UK

UK 48.7%

0%25%50%75%100%

Wick above the UK average pass rate by 8.2 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

All centres compared

By test category

Car (1)

3.6K tests on record

Wick

792 tests in 2024-25, low sample

56.9%

Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)

392.667 tests on record

Wick

392.667 tests in 2024-25, low sample

54%

Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)

330 tests on record

Wick

330 tests in 2024-25, low sample

73.9%

All test centres in Wick

Wick

Low sample

330 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #72

3.6K tests, Car, National rank #85

392.667 tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #72

1st-time

54%

pass

On the marking sheet

Every centre in Wick 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.

Is that a fault?Show me, tell me questions Test day readiness check

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. The best-performing centre in Wick is Wick at 73.9% (2024-25), and the toughest is Wick at 54% (2024-25). 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 Wick?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Wick, Scotland.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Wick?

Across Wick's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 56.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Wick above the UK average by 8.2 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Wick?

Wick has the highest pass rate in Wick at 73.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 330 tests in the period.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Wick?

Wick has the lowest pass rate in Wick at 54% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 392.667 tests in the period. Its routes may be more demanding than the city average.

Which Wick centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Wick.

How do I book a driving test in Wick?

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 Wick?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Wick 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 Wick?

Not always. Smaller centres in Wick 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 Wick 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.

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What to do at the scene, first aid basics and breakdown procedure. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.