--- title: "Gairloch Driving Test Centre | Highland | 72.1% Pass Rate" description: "Gairloch driving test centre in Highland — 72.1% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Highland", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/highland" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Gairloch" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Gairloch Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/highland/gairloch", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Mihol Road, Gairloch, Highland", "postalCode": "IV21 2BX", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 57.727, "longitude": -5.691 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can change your driving test centre after booking, provided it's done within the DVSA's terms and conditions. You will need your driving licence number and theory test pass certificate number to make any changes online via the DVSA website." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Gairloch typically include a mix of rural roads, often with varying surfaces, gradients, and national speed limit sections. Examiners assess a candidate's ability to safely navigate these conditions, demonstrating good observation and anticipation of hazards specific to highland driving." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence (both the photocard and paper counterpart, if you have one) to your test. 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Gairloch # Gairloch Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Highland. ## Quick facts - Mihol Road, Gairloch, Highland, IV21 2BX - Pass rate: **72.1%** (2024-25) - County: **Highland** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=57.727&mlon=-5.691#map=15/57.727/-5.691) ## About Gairloch Test Centre The Gairloch Driving Test Centre is situated in the picturesque Highland region of Scotland, offering a unique testing experience amidst stunning natural beauty. While often perceived as remote, the test routes in Gairloch present a diverse set of driving scenarios, encompassing rural roads with varying speed limits and conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through areas that assess their ability to handle narrow passes, national speed limit roads, and the occasional encounter with local wildlife. The area demands a high level of observation and anticipation. Although specific pass rate data for Gairloch isn't widely publicised, the nature of its routes suggests that well-prepared candidates who are confident in rural driving and hazard perception tend to perform well. The test centre aims to evaluate a candidate's all-round driving ability in a real-world, less urbanised environment. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Gairloch Finding driving test cancellations at Gairloch can be challenging due to its unique location and demand. Learners often face waiting lists for test slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continually scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and early test dates that become available. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test at the Gairloch Driving Test Centre, helping you to avoid long waits and take your test sooner. [Get cancellation alerts for Gairloch](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Gairloch ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Gairloch, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Gairloch has remained broadly stable, moving from 70.6% to 69.2% (down 1.4 percentage points). It peaked at 86.5% in 2018-19 and was lowest at 63.6% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 72.1%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2024-25 69.2% 2023-24 73.5% 2022-23 78% 2021-22 67.6% 2019-20 72.4% 2018-19 86.5% 2017-18 69.4% 2016-17 70.7% 2015-16 76.5% 2013-14 63.6% 2012-13 72.7% 2011-12 76.3% 2009-10 66.7% 2008-09 67.2% 2007-08 70.6% ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Gairloch** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Kyle of Lochalsh 49.7 km away ](/test-centres/uk/kyle-of-lochalsh) - [ Ullapool 36.9 km away ](/test-centres/highland/ullapool) - [ Alness 85.4 km away ](/test-centres/uk/alness) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.