Grantown-on-spey

If you’re looking to earn your pink licence in Grantown-on-Spey, you’ll be happy to hear that you’ve got your very own local practical test centre to head to. Normally, you’d be able to find Grantown-On-Spey test centre in your local fire station. Due to the pandemic, however, this location has been closed and a temporary test centre has been opened at The Royal British Legion instead.

Before you bite the bullet here, we’d urge you to get better acquainted with Grantown-On-Spey test centre. After all, there’s no such thing as too much preparation when it comes to the driving test. All you have to do is keep reading and we’ll supply you with all of the information you could possibly need to know!

Please see temporary address from 02/11/20: The Royal British Legion, The Square, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HF

Address

Grantown-on-spey Fire Station Woodside Avenue, Grantown On Spey Grantown-on-spey Highland PH26 3JR

Tests Offered at Grantown-On-Spey

  • Car

Parking

Toilets

Male toilets only at this centre

Disabled Access

Arrangements will be made at this test centre if you have a disability

Check the book your driving test service for availability.

How To Get There

As we’ve mentioned, Grantown-On-Spey test centre’s original location was at the local fire station, which you can head to using these directions. Until further notice, however, learners will be taking their test at The Royal British Legion instead, which you can find using these directions.

A Bit More About Grantown-On-Spey

Your driving test will begin with the examiner guiding you around the town centre. You’ll likely end up facing a lot of road and foot traffic, especially during rush hour. You should also prepare for stop-start driving—though it might be frustrating to deal with, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to highlight your excellent clutch control and hazard awareness.

There’s a wide range of tricky residential roads in the area, which will test your ability to meet oncoming traffic safely, whilst manoeuvring around parked vehicles. You’ll need to keep making frequent observations and pay close attention to your road positioning.

To test your abilities against a different speed system, the examiner will nudge you towards the local A95. There are some challenging roundabouts scattered along it, so make sure you’re comfortable with them before you take your test. Depending on the exact route, the examiner may guide you towards an area like Carrbridge or Nethy Bridge, either of which could be the battleground for your driving test manoeuvre.

Want to know more about Grantown-on-Spey’s public transport or local history? Feast your eyes on these resources:

Grantown-On-Spey Test Pass Rates

If you like reading up on statistics, you’ll love the PassMeFast Blog! We’ve explored every pattern and trend that could possibly be revealed by the DVSA’s latest statistics—from how many attempts it takes on average to pass to why certain test centres are easier to pass at.

Of course, if you’ve not got the time to look at our interesting findings, we’ll keep it simple. On a general scale, UK learners have a 45.9% chance of passing their driving test. Those heading to Grantown-On-Spey test centre seem to fare better than this, however, as you can see below.

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
65.5% 56.8% 52.7% 52.7% 70.7%

What If I Can't Go To Grantown-On-Spey? 

Looking to get passed as soon as possible? One of the best ways to increase your chances of getting an earlier test date is by picking a backup test centre option. If you’re staying close to Grantown-on-Spey, your closest alternatives are:

What To Expect On The Day

Well, you didn’t think you could do it, but you’ve finally reached the end of your driving lessons! You no longer struggle with clutch control and you certainly don’t cry on the approach to a roundabout. Success! The only thing standing in the way of you and your pink licence now is the driving test.

On the day of your test, triple check that you have your provisional. The examiner will need to see it in order to confirm your identity. You and your instructor will also need to get to the test centre ten minutes early to give yourself enough time to park up and meet the examiner. After signing a quick form, your test will be underway!

It will consist of:

  • An eyesight test, where you’ll need to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres
  • Two “show me, tell me” questions covering vehicle safety and maintenance
  • Twenty minutes of general driving, where you’ll be guided by the examiner, and will also need to perform one of the following manoeuvres:
  • Twenty minutes of independent driving, during which you’ll either follow sat nav directions or sign posts to reach a set destination

Improve Your Chances With PassMeFast

When you think of crash courses, you probably assume that it’s a one-size-fits-all situation, and with most driving schools, it’s true. They’ll give all learners, regardless of their experience level, the exact same course package. PassMeFast, however, does things a bit differently.

We’ve got a range of beginner, intermediate and advanced crash course packages that are designed to suit all types of learners. Whether you’ve never sat behind the wheel before, or you’ve recently failed your test, we’ve got you covered. We’ll match you up with an experienced, DVSA-approved instructor who will get you up to test standard and give you the skills to ensure you’re a safe driver for life. Additionally, we’ll fast-track your test at Grantown-On-Spey so that you’ve got a date to work towards!

Don’t settle for anything less than the best. Start your PassMeFast journey today by picking out your course package on our course prices page. Once you know how many hours you’ll need, you can book in over the phone on 0333 123 4949, or book online!

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