Aberdeen driving test
Aberdeen has two car test centres: Aberdeen South and Aberdeen North. Together they passed 50.5% of the 8,764 car tests they ran in 2025/26, level with the GB average of 50%. Aberdeen South passed the most at 52.4%, Aberdeen North the fewest at 48.2%. Our 10 practice routes from these centres average 11.3 km with 7.3 roundabouts each, more than the 4.3 on a typical route elsewhere in Great Britain.
- 52.4%🏆 Aberdeen South (Cove)
- 6.3 wks⏱ Aberdeen South (Cove)
- 4.2 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Aberdeen
- 1Aberdeen South (Cove)Aberdeen · AB12 3GQ52.4%Wait 6.3 wks
- 2Aberdeen NorthAberdeen · AB22 8GT48.2%Wait 15.4 wks
Aberdeen roads to know before your test
🛣 Wellington Road
On five practice routes from Aberdeen South. You join it 18 times across those loops, 11 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Gateway Drive
On five practice routes from Aberdeen South. You join it 10 times across those loops, 10 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Campus One
On five practice routes from Aberdeen North. You join it 10 times across those loops.
🛣 The Parkway
On five practice routes from Aberdeen North. You join it 10 times across those loops, 7 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Cove Road
On five practice routes from Aberdeen South. You join it 9 times across those loops.
🛣 Blackhill Road
On four practice routes from Aberdeen South. You join it 7 times across those loops.
Local tips for a Aberdeen test
- Roundabouts come up more here than on most tests: 7.3 per route against 4.3 nationally. Lane choice and signalling on exit should feel automatic before test day.
- Most roundabout exits here are the first or second; only 21% are the third or later. Signal left on approach for the first exit, give no signal for straight ahead, and signal left after the exit before yours (Highway Code rule 186).
- If you need a date soon, Aberdeen South had the shortest wait in August 2026: 6.3 weeks against a median of 10.9 across these centres. You can book any centre, not only your nearest.
- Wellington Road is on more of our Aberdeen routes than any other road. Drive it before test day, in both directions if you can, so its junctions and limits are familiar.
Practise what Aberdeen throws at you
Aberdeen driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Aberdeen?
50.5% across the 2 test centres in and around Aberdeen in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Aberdeen has the highest pass rate?
Aberdeen South (Cove), at 52.4%. The lowest is Aberdeen North at 48.2%, a gap of 4.2 points.
Which test centre near Aberdeen has the shortest wait?
Aberdeen South (Cove). Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 6.3 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Aberdeen driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 10 practice routes around 2 test centres serving Aberdeen that you can drive in 3D on your phone or computer. They are generated from the roads near each centre, not DVSA's own routes, which DVSA does not publish.
Where can I take my driving test near Aberdeen?
Aberdeen South (AB12 3GQ) and Aberdeen North (AB22 8GT). You book through GOV.UK and can choose any centre in Great Britain.
How many roundabouts are on Aberdeen driving test routes?
Our 10 practice routes around Aberdeen include 73 roundabouts, 7.3 per route on average, and 15 of them ask for the third exit or later. DVSA does not publish its own routes, so treat these as the kind of roads you will meet rather than the exact test.
Which roads come up most around Aberdeen test centres?
On our practice routes: Wellington Road (five routes), Gateway Drive (five routes) and Campus One (five routes). They are generated from the road network around each centre.
Get ready for test day
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Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26; waits are for August 2026. Practice routes are generated from the road network around each centre. DVSA does not publish test routes, and your examiner may take a different one.