Practice for Your Driving Test at Rothesay

Explore the real roads around this test centre in photorealistic 3D before your big day.

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Rothesay
C/O Dept. of Employment, 9 King Street, Rothesay
PA20 0DG
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Map of the area around Rothesay driving test centre, PA20 0DG

Map of the area around Rothesay test centre. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

About Rothesay Driving Test Centre

The Rothesay driving test centre is located at C/O Dept. of Employment, 9 King Street, Rothesay, PA20 0DG. The surrounding 2km includes 38km of drivable roads — including A-roads A844, B878, B881, Guildford Square. With DriveSim UK, you can practise driving on the real roads around this test centre in a photorealistic 3D environment. Get familiar with local junctions, roundabouts, and residential streets — all from the comfort of your screen.

Rothesay Pass Rate & Statistics

63.5%
Pass Rate
14.2% above the national average of 49.3%
709
Tests Conducted
Apr 2024 – Mar 2025
450
Candidates Passed
Out of 709 tests taken
Rothesay
63.5%
National Average
49.3%

Based on DVSA data for Apr 2024 – Mar 2025. National average: 49.3%.

Roads & Junctions Around Rothesay Test Centre

Based on OpenStreetMap data within a 2km radius of the test centre, here's what you'll encounter on a typical test route:

5
Traffic Light Junctions
12
Pedestrian Crossings
38km
Of Drivable Roads

Major Roads on Test Routes from Rothesay

Examiners commonly use these named roads in test routes from this centre:

Speed Zones You'll Drive Through

Total road length within 2km broken down by speed limit:

10
0.3km of road
20
2.4km of road
30
23.2km of road
60
7.0km of road

Data: OpenStreetMap, refreshed monthly. Test centre routes are determined by individual examiners and may vary; this gives the typical mix of road types and junctions you'll encounter within driving distance of the centre.

What You Can Practise Near Rothesay

How to Practise at Rothesay

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I practise for my driving test at Rothesay?
DriveSim UK lets you drive on real roads near Rothesay test centre in a 3D simulator. Click "Start Driving" above and explore the area around PA20 0DG.
What is the pass rate at Rothesay?
The pass rate at Rothesay is 63.5%, based on DVSA data for Apr 2024 – Mar 2025. This is above the national average of 49.3%. A total of 709 tests were conducted, with 450 candidates passing.
Is Rothesay an easy test centre?
Rothesay has an above-average pass rate at 63.5% compared to the national average of 49.3%. Pass rates depend on many factors including local road complexity, traffic density, and candidate preparation — not the difficulty of the examiner.
How many driving tests are conducted at Rothesay?
709 driving tests were conducted at Rothesay during Apr 2024 – Mar 2025, with 450 candidates passing successfully.
Is DriveSim UK an official DVSA tool?
No. DriveSim is an independent educational simulator. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the DVSA or any government testing authority.
What speed limits should I expect on the Rothesay test?
Roads near Rothesay mostly operate at 30mph. Within 2km the speed-zone breakdown is: 30mph (23.2km), 60mph (7.0km), 20mph (2.4km), 10mph (0.3km). Practise transitions between speed limits — examiners watch for appropriate speed changes.
Which roads are used on Rothesay test routes?
The main named roads within the Rothesay test radius include A844, B878, B881, Guildford Square, Victoria Street. Examiners regularly use these A-roads and B-roads on practical tests from this centre — familiarise yourself with their layouts, lane markings, and junction types.
What roads can I practise on near Rothesay?
You can explore real roads around PA20 0DG in photorealistic 3D — covering 38km of drivable surface within 2km of the test centre. Traffic-light junctions dominate here — there are 5 signal-controlled junctions nearby. Practice the exact junctions and road layouts you'll see on test day.

Prepare for Your Test

Brush up on key skills before your driving test:

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Other Test Centres Near Rothesay

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