# Stornoway LGV Practical Driving Test Centre > Source: https://drivings.com/test-centres/stornoway-lgv-practical-test-centre > Stornoway LGV Practical Driving Test Centre in Isle of Lewis, Scotland is run by DVSA and offers practical tests; DVSA does not publish a pass rate for it, and the nearest rated centres pass between 57% and 73.5% of candidates. > Region: United Kingdom (en-GB) > Last updated: 2026-07-13 ## Pass rates at nearby centres DVSA does not publish a car pass rate for Stornoway LGV. Among the 6 nearest centres that it does rate, Gairloch passes the highest share of candidates at 73.5% and Isle of Skye (Portree) the lowest at 57%. | Centre | Distance | Pass rate | Median wait | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Stornoway](https://drivings.com/test-centres/stornoway-practical-test-centre.md) | at the same address | 66.6% | 7.1 weeks | | [Gairloch](https://drivings.com/test-centres/gairloch-practical-test-centre.md) | 41.2 miles away | 73.5% | 3 weeks | | [Ullapool](https://drivings.com/test-centres/ullapool-practical-test-centre.md) | 49.8 miles away | 61.2% | 8.4 weeks | | [Isle of Skye (Portree)](https://drivings.com/test-centres/isle-of-skye-portree-practical-test-centre.md) | 54.9 miles away | 57% | Not published | | [Benbecula Island](https://drivings.com/test-centres/benbecula-island-practical-test-centre.md) | 62.3 miles away | 72.9% | 5.6 weeks | | [Kyle of Lochalsh](https://drivings.com/test-centres/kyle-of-lochalsh-practical-test-centre.md) | 68.7 miles away | 57.4% | Not published | Source: DVSA table DRT122A, financial year 2025/26. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ## Where you take the theory test Stornoway LGV does not run the theory test. The nearest centre that does is [Stornoway](https://drivings.com/test-centres/stornoway-theory-test-centre.md), 0.3 miles away. ## Location and contact - **Address:** LGV Area, Airport Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2XX - **Coordinates:** 58.207823, -6.391121 - **Run by:** Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - **Official listing:** https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency - **Status:** Listed as active - **Information last checked:** 13 July 2026 Listed in the official practical test-centre dataset at the snapshot time. This directory status is not real-time opening-hours confirmation. Check the official office page for same-day changes before travelling. ## Tests available - **Practical test:** available here. Test types: lorry and bus. ## Prepare for a practical test at Stornoway LGV This location publishes practical provision for lorry and bus. Requirements differ substantially between motorcycle, vocational, instructor, trailer, and other specialist tests, so use the exact category on your booking as the source of truth. ### Confirm the reporting point The published address is LGV Area, Airport Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2XX. Check the appointment confirmation for the reporting point, arrival time, vehicle area, and any category-specific access instructions before travelling. Do not infer a car-test reception or candidate parking from the address alone. Specialist tests may start from a different part of the site. ### Four checks before the appointment Use the official guidance for your booked category; a requirement for one vehicle or assessment may not apply to another. #### Match the category Check that the licence entitlement, theory or module prerequisites, and appointment category all match the test you intend to take. #### Check the test vehicle Confirm the vehicle, equipment, insurance, load, display, and examiner-access rules for the specific test category before leaving. #### Gather original documents Follow the booking confirmation and official category guidance. Missing evidence can stop the assessment even when the vehicle is suitable. #### Practise the assessed skills Prepare the manoeuvres, road work, safety checks, or demonstrations listed for your category rather than relying on car-test advice. ### A safer way to plan the day 1. **Recheck the booking.** Confirm the test category, time, address, and latest authority instructions. 2. **Inspect the vehicle.** Complete the category-specific roadworthiness, equipment, load, and document checks. 3. **Report as instructed.** Use the named entrance or reporting point and do not obstruct an active test area. 4. **Follow the examiner’s briefing.** The assessment sequence and result process depend on the practical-test category. > **The category matters more than the template.** This directory confirms which practical services are published at the location. Your authority guidance and appointment confirmation define the vehicle, document, and assessment rules for the exact test you booked. ### Category-safe checklist - Confirm that your appointment is for lorry and bus. - Read the latest official guidance for that category from start to finish. - Check every required original document, certificate, and licence entitlement. - Inspect the test vehicle, equipment, insurance, and any load or display requirements. - Verify the reporting point and arrival instructions before travelling. ### Test-day questions #### Which practical tests are published at Stornoway LGV? Stornoway LGV is listed for lorry and bus. Check the exact category on the official booking service before making travel or vehicle arrangements. #### What should I bring to a practical test at Stornoway LGV? The documents and vehicle requirements depend on the booked category. Use the official category guidance and your appointment confirmation; do not rely on a car-test checklist for a specialist assessment. Official preparation guidance: [official driving-test guidance](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/driving-tests), [book or manage a practical test](https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test). Recheck the official requirements before the appointment. ## Nearest alternative centres If this centre is fully booked, these are the closest locations offering the same test. - [Stornoway](https://drivings.com/test-centres/stornoway-practical-test-centre.md) — at the same address — 66.6% pass rate, 7.1-week median wait - [Gairloch](https://drivings.com/test-centres/gairloch-practical-test-centre.md) — 41.2 miles away — 73.5% pass rate, 3-week median wait - [Ullapool](https://drivings.com/test-centres/ullapool-practical-test-centre.md) — 49.8 miles away — 61.2% pass rate, 8.4-week median wait - [Isle of Skye (Portree)](https://drivings.com/test-centres/isle-of-skye-portree-practical-test-centre.md) — 54.9 miles away — 57% pass rate - [Benbecula Island](https://drivings.com/test-centres/benbecula-island-practical-test-centre.md) — 62.3 miles away — 72.9% pass rate, 5.6-week median wait - [Kyle of Lochalsh](https://drivings.com/test-centres/kyle-of-lochalsh-practical-test-centre.md) — 68.7 miles away — 57.4% pass rate Distances are straight-line from each centre's published coordinates. ## Sources and verification Identity, address and service availability for this centre come from: - [Official practical test-centre listing for Stornoway LGV](https://places-manager.publishing.service.gov.uk/places/driving-test-centres.json) — GOV.UK Places, dataset version 220, retrieved 2026-07-13, source updated 2026-07-06 - [Complete official theory test-centre catalogue checked for exact-address absence](https://places-manager.publishing.service.gov.uk/places/theory-test-centres.json) — GOV.UK Places, dataset version 259, retrieved 2026-07-13 The official source was last checked on the date shown above, so the centre's status may have changed since then. 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