Centre directory
Wick test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Wick. It combines the recorded centre location around Wick and Caithness, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Wick
The recorded address places this centre in an industrial-estate setting around Wick and Caithness. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records North Road (A99), George Street (A99), Bridge Street (A99), Cliff Road (A99), Thurso Street (A882), and Thurso Road (A882) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Wick.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Wick
Wick recorded a 59.4% pass rate in the published period, 10.1 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 9.3 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 61.8%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 7
- Median wait
- 11.4 weeks
131 first attempts in 2025–26
5.3% of first attempts
Published for June 2026
In June 2026, DVSA recorded 3 standard slots still available (15.8%) and 17.4 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Wick
Airport Industrial EstateWickCaithnessKW1 4QSUse the map to plan your arrival around KW1 and orient yourself using North Road (A99), George Street (A99), and Bridge Street (A99). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Wick?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Wick test centre?
Wick is recorded at Airport Industrial Estate, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4QS. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Wick?
North Road (A99), George Street (A99), Bridge Street (A99), Cliff Road (A99), Thurso Street (A882), and Thurso Road (A882) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Wick?
DVSA recorded 239 car tests and a 59.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in June 2026 was 11.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Wick?
The official neighbour dataset lists Thurso, Orkney, and Golspie as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Wick?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.