Ballater Driving Test Centre
Ballater driving test centre is located at: The Lecture Room, Ballater Fire Station, Anderson Road, Ballater, AB35 5QW
Information
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not operate a permanent, staffed practical driving test centre in Ballater. Driving tests are generally carried out by examiners who travel from a different location to meet candidates in the town. A common meeting point for the start and finish of the practical test is the Victoria and Albert Halls  on Station Square.
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Test Types Available: car
Toilets: Only male toilets are available
Parking:
Pass rate: The pass rate for Ballater is 51.2%
Ballater Theory Test Centre
There is a DVSA theory test centre located at the Victoria & Albert Halls, Station Square, Ballater AB35 5QB.
In order to book a driving test you need:
- your UK driving licence number
- a credit or debit card for payment
- if you wish to check that your driving instructor is available, you will also need your instructor’s personal reference number
You can click here to find out the current cost of a driving test in your chosen category. In order to take a practical test, you must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you take your test. If you live in Northern Ireland there is a different service through which you can book your test. If you want to look for an earlier test date after booking, you can check for appointments by going to the ‘change driving test‘ page on the Gov.UK website.
On the Day
On the day of your driving test, make sure that you have your photocard driving licence with you. If you have an old style paper licence, then you must also take a valid passport for photo ID. Without these you will not be able to take your test.
You can take the test in your own car if you wish. Just make sure that it is taxed, insured and everything is in good working order. You must also provide an extra rear-view mirror for the examiner to use. Make sure that your L plates are clean, and correctly positioned clearly in view – NOT in the windows!
Arrive at your test centre in good time, but not so early that you get in the way of other test candidates. About ten minutes before your test time is about right. Just park your car, and make your way to the waiting room with your licence and wait for the examiner to call your name. For full details about what happens during a test, read The Driving Test & How to Pass – it’s written by a driving examiner.