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# Thurso Test Centre 

Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Highland.

## Quick facts

-   Naver House, Naver Road, Naver Business Park, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7QA 
-   Pass rate: **57.6%** 
-   County: **Highland** 

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## About Thurso Test Centre

Thurso Driving Test Centre, located in the county of Highland, offers a unique testing experience amidst the scenic beauty of northern Scotland. The centre is situated at Naver House, Naver Road, Thurso, KW14 7QA, making it easily accessible for local learners. Test routes here typically incorporate a mix of urban and rural driving environments. Candidates can expect to navigate through Thurso town, encountering various traffic calming measures, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. Routes also extend into the surrounding, quieter rural roads, requiring proficiency in higher-speed driving, hazard perception, and safe overtaking. The test pass rate for Thurso is consistently above the national average, suggesting that learners who are well-prepared and confident in both urban and rural settings have a good chance of success. This higher pass rate could be attributed to the quality of instruction in the area and the diverse driving conditions that prepare candidates thoroughly for real-world driving.

## Driving Test Cancellations at Thurso

Securing a driving test at Thurso Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. However, cancellations frequently occur, offering earlier opportunities for a test. Our service constantly monitors the DVSA's booking system for Thurso, 24/7. When a cancellation becomes available that matches your preferences, we will notify you immediately, increasing your chances of booking a sooner test at this centre. This proactive approach helps learners in Thurso to bypass the standard waiting lists and secure a convenient test date promptly.

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## Pass rate trend at Thurso

### Pass rate over time

Annual pass rate at Thurso, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Thurso has improved, moving from 51.1% to 58.1% (up 7 percentage points). It peaked at 71.6% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 51.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 59.5%. 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

58.1%

2023-24

62.6%

2022-23

51.7%

2021-22

57.6%

2019-20

65.8%

2018-19

61.6%

2017-18

64.5%

2016-17

71.6%

2015-16

65.6%

2014-15

58%

2013-14

58.7%

2011-12

53.1%

2009-10

57.6%

2008-09

55.4%

2007-08

51.1%

## Frequently asked questions

### Will I get my licence on the day if I pass?

### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?

### How busy is this driving test centre?

### How early should I arrive at this test centre?

### How long does the practical test take here?

### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?

## You can move your test to these test centres

From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Thurso** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.

-   [
    
    Wick
    
    32.1 km away
    
    ](/test-centres/highland/wick)
-   [
    
    Orkney
    
    60.8 km away
    
    ](/test-centres/orkney-islands/orkney)
-   [
    
    Golspie
    
    67.8 km away
    
    ](/test-centres/highland/golspie)

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