Preparing for your test at the Wick Driving Test Centre? Practising the actual test routes can give you the edge you need to pass confidently—especially in the unique driving conditions around the Highlands.
RouteBuddy offers turn-by-turn navigation of real Wick driving test routes for use on iPhone, Android, or Sat Nav devices. These cover everything from town roads to rural Highland lanes.
By familiarising yourself with these routes, you can gain confidence in:
- Narrow country roads and hidden junctions
- Town centre one-way systems and mini-roundabouts
- Speed variations and dual carriageway access (where applicable)
Practising the routes at different times of day helps you prepare for changing traffic and visibility conditions.

Test Centre Details
Address: Driving Test Centre, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4QS
Facilities: Limited parking available, contact DVSA for accessibility info
Pass Rates
| Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | 65.78% |
| 2021–2022 | 62.49% |
| 2020–2021 | 68.15% |
📌 People Also Ask
What areas are covered in Wick driving tests?
Wick test routes include the town centre, Reiss, Watten, and surrounding rural roads.
Is Wick a hard test centre?
With relatively high pass rates, it’s a fair test centre. However, narrow rural roads and hidden hazards require good preparation.
How can I practise Wick test routes?
Use RouteBuddy to follow the real test routes with your instructor or supervising driver.
🚗 Tips to Pass Your Driving Test in Wick
- ✅ Practise narrow roads and cautious passing techniques
- 🔄 Repeat routes with reversing manoeuvres and parking
- 🌦️ Prepare for unpredictable Highland weather
- 🧠 Learn “show me, tell me” questions in advance
- 📱 Use RouteBuddy to do realistic mock tests
✅ Final Thoughts
Download Wick driving test routes from RouteBuddy to practise smarter and go into your test with confidence. The more familiar you are with the roads, the better your chance of passing first time.


