Consultations / Changes

Consultations / Changes Affecting Learner Car Drivers


The following is a list of POSSIBLE changes that could affect the theory test and/or driving test for learner car drivers.


Theory Test

Driving Test
Other Related Issues










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Car Test Related Issues / Consultations


Car Test Related Issues



Kilmarnock Car Driving Test Centre Could Close
The DSA recognise that the current Kilmarnock test centre does not satisfy certain criteria therefore the DSA are currently assessing the location of suitable premises. In conjunction with this the DSA are considering closing both the Kilmarnock and the Saltcoats test centres and relocating to a suitable site in Irvine.

  • This process is currently under consideration with the outcome still to be decided.


Independent Driving
The DSA will introduce 'Independent Driving' into the driving test. During a section of the driving test learners will be given the opportunity to show that they can make independent decisions while driving. The instruction will be either:-

  • a. the driver will be asked to drive to a specific location using traffic signs for direction;
  • b. the driver will be given three verbal directions to a location, they will be asked to repeat these back to the examiner, a diagram can also be used to indicate the directions and location. The driver will then be required to follow the directions to the location.


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