--- title: "Orkney Driving Test Centre | 84.4% Pass Rate" description: "Orkney driving test centre in Orkney Islands — 84.4% 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": "Orkney Islands", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/orkney-islands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Orkney" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Orkney Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/orkney-islands/orkney", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Kirkwall, Orkney", "postalCode": "KW15 1HG", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 58.981, "longitude": -2.96 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Orkney generally encompass Kirkwall's urban areas and rural roads. Expect to encounter varied speed limits, junctions, and potentially narrow country lanes, reflecting the island's unique road network." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence. If you have an old-style paper licence, you will also need a valid passport." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific parking details for the Orkney centre should be confirmed locally. However, most test centres provide some form of parking for candidates." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You could be asked to perform a parallel park, bay park (forward or reverse), pull up on the right, or a controlled stop. 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Orkney # Orkney Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Orkney Islands. ## Quick facts - Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HG - Pass rate: **84.4%** (2024-25) - County: **Orkney Islands** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=58.981&mlon=-2.96#map=15/58.981/-2.96) ## About Orkney Test Centre With its unique island setting, the Orkney Driving Test Centre presents a distinctive environment for learner drivers. Located within the scenic Orkney Islands, this centre's routes often incorporate a mix of quiet rural roads and the slightly busier streets of Kirkwall. Candidates should expect to navigate areas that reflect the local infrastructure, including narrow country lanes, potentially challenging island weather conditions, and junctions within the main towns. The slower pace of island life might suggest a less congested testing experience, though precise pass rate data for Orkney specifically is not widely publicised. However, candidates who are well-prepared for diverse road types and adept at anticipating the actions of other road users, including tourists and local traffic, will find themselves at an advantage. The emphasis here will be on demonstrating safe, confident driving across a range of local scenarios, reflecting the realities of driving in this beautiful archipelago. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Orkney Finding an early driving test at the Orkney Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to limited availability. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. Utilising a service like Find Me A Driving Test can significantly improve your chances. We scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations and rebooked slots specifically at the Orkney centre. This continuous monitoring allows us to alert you instantly when a suitable test appointment becomes available, helping you secure an earlier test date and avoid prolonged waits for your driving examination in Orkney. [Get cancellation alerts for Orkney](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Orkney ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Orkney, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Orkney has improved, moving from 56.9% to 66% (up 9.1 percentage points). It peaked at 74.8% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 55.1% in 2012-13, with a long-run average of 64.8%. 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 66% 2023-24 60.6% 2022-23 60.9% 2021-22 67.6% 2020-21 71.6% 2019-20 68.5% 2018-19 65.8% 2017-18 70.7% 2016-17 71.3% 2015-16 74.8% 2014-15 67.6% 2013-14 60.1% 2012-13 55.1% 2011-12 60.6% 2009-10 58.3% 2008-09 56.9% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### What independent driving section is included? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Orkney** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Thurso 60.8 km away ](/test-centres/highland/thurso) - [ Wick 60.5 km away ](/test-centres/highland/wick) - [ Golspie 127.0 km away ](/test-centres/highland/golspie) 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.