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Practise at different times of day and on different days of the week (including weekends) to experience as many different road conditions and traffic flows as possible. Knowing what to expect when you go in for your driving test will make it seem less daunting on the day.
Isles of Scilly Practical Driving Test Centre
Address: Town Hall, St Marys, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, TR21 0LW
Parking: No car park is available at the test centre
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Disabled Access:
Other Notes: Park in the public car park at the rear of the town hall
Test Waiting Times: Check the book your driving test service for availability
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How to Book a Driving Test at Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre:
Visit the DVSA Website:
Go to www.gov.uk/book-driving-test.Sign In or Create an Account:
Log in or create an account using your provisional driving licence details.Enter Your Details:
Provide your contact information and availability.Select Isles of Scilly Test Centre:
Choose Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre from the list.Pick a Date and Time:
Select your preferred test date and time.Make Payment:
Pay the test fee online using a credit or debit card.Confirm Your Booking:
Review and confirm your booking.
Contact Information:
Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre
Phone: 0300 200 1122 (DVSA contact)
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Key Roads:
B3283: Main route through St Mary’s, often used in test routes.
The Strand: Narrow, tricky sections for control tests.
Higher Town Road: Steep, can test hill starts and manoeuvres.
Roundabouts:
St Mary’s Roundabout: Practice lane discipline and signalling.
Porthcressa Roundabout: Tight entry and exit – perfect for testing your approach and positioning.
Landmarks:
Garrison Walls: Often tested for basic car control.
Tresco Abbey Gardens: Quiet roads for parallel parking or reverse bay parking.
Tips to Pass:
Look out for cyclists and pedestrians – especially in town areas.
Practice hill starts on higher ground near St Mary’s.
Anticipate narrow roads and give way to oncoming traffic.
Keep a steady pace on country lanes to avoid errors in gear control.
Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre Pass Rates
Isles of Scilly car practical driving test pass rates by first driving attempt including zero faults recorded annual summary:
| Time Period Captured | Total Tests | |||
| 1st attempts | 1st attempt passes | pass % | 1st test with zero faults | |
| 2023/24 | .. | .. | 33.3 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| 2016/17 | .. | .. | .. | .. |
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Practical driving test key links
- to book your driving test, click here
- to change your driving test, click here
- to cancel your driving test, click here
- to give yourself the best chance of passing your driving test, click here
- to give yourself the best chance to pass your theory test, click here
Other Helpful Resources: Driving Test Centre Pass Rates and Change Your Driving Test
Good luck with your test!
*Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) stopped routinely publishing driving test routes in October 2010 in order to support the introduction of independent driving part of the practical driving test. The change was made to give test candidates the chance to demonstrate their ability to drive safely and responsibly (while making decisions independently) in realistic driving situations, rather than memorising a pre-defined test route. Although exact details of driving test routes for each practical driving test centre are no longer published online by DVSA, they remain very similar (if not identical) from year to year. Isles of Scilly driving test routes should be used as a guide only as test routes are subject to change at the discretion of the DVSA test examiners.
FAQ's
Yes – knowing local roads helps you stay calm and confident. While the exact route isn’t shared, practising typical roundabouts or tricky junctions nearby gives you a clear advantage.
Yes – examiners adjust routes due to roadworks, traffic, or to mix things up. These changes aren’t announced, so staying current is key.
Instructors spot new road signs, layouts, or diversions early. Their knowledge helps you train on current conditions, not outdated ones. Combine their advice with RouteBuddy for the most realistic practice.
2–3 times a week is ideal, especially leading up to your test. Practise at different times of day to handle varied traffic and lighting conditions.
DVSA doesn’t publish test routes. But you can follow GOV.UK for general updates. For realistic route practice, RouteBuddy is the go-to tool learners and instructors trust.