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Swap your driving test at Crieff

Somebody holding a Crieff slot wants a date they can't get. Somebody else wants theirs. DVSA will swap the two of you over the phone. They just won't introduce you.

DVSA does not publish a separate pass rate for Crieff, which usually means it runs a small number of tests. The swap rules still work exactly the same way here.

holding a slot at Crieff
learners want a slot here
want to move earlier
want to move later

Which way the board is moving

A swap needs someone who wants the opposite of you. A centre with movement in both directions is a centre where swaps actually happen.

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Centres you can swap with from Crieff

DVSA only allows a swap where both tests are at the same centre, or within each other's three nearest. That last word matters: a centre counts if it is one of Crieff's three nearest or if Crieff is one of its three. Everywhere not on this list is off the table however keen you both are. The list and distances below are DVSA's own published ones (driving distance, avoiding motorways).

CentreDistanceOn the board
Perth (Arran Road)about 20 miles0
Stirlingabout 22 miles0
Aberfeldyabout 24 miles0
Callanderabout 26 miles0
Pitlochryabout 35 miles0

The four rules, applied here

  1. You both need a change left

    Two changes per car test, and a swap spends one of them.

  2. 10 working days' notice

    To whichever of the two tests is first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count.

  3. Centres near each other

    Crieff's own three nearest are Perth (Arran Road), Stirling, Aberfeldy. The rule works both ways, so Callander and Pitlochry also qualify, because Crieff is among theirs.

  4. Same test type

    Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.

The rules in full
Know the roads first

Crieff test routes on video

Examiners at Crieff work from a set of local routes, and instructors film them. Watching the junctions and roundabouts before test day is the cheapest practice there is, whether you end up swapping or not.

Find Crieff route videos

We link rather than embed here, because we only put a video on the page once somebody has actually watched it. This search is aimed at Crieff specifically.

Swapping at Crieff: questions

Can I swap a test at Crieff for one at another centre?

Only if the other centre is the same one, or within each other's three nearest. That works in both directions. From Crieff the full list is Perth (Arran Road), Stirling, Aberfeldy, Callander, Pitlochry. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.

How long does it take to find a swap at Crieff?

It depends on how many learners hold a slot here and whether any want the opposite of what you want. The live count is at the top of this page, and a three-way chain often resolves it faster than waiting for a perfect pair.

Does swapping at Crieff cost anything?

No. You exchange slots rather than rebooking, so you keep your original booking reference and payment. Matching here is free, and DVSA does the swap on the phone at no charge.

How much notice do I need?

At least 10 working days before whichever of the two tests comes first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count towards that, so the real deadline is earlier than the calendar suggests.

Can my instructor arrange it for me?

No. Since 12 May 2026 only the learner taking the test can book or manage it, and it is against the law for anyone to book a car test for someone else. Your instructor can sit with you while you call.

Your Crieff date is somebody's dream date

Somewhere there is a learner holding the slot you want, who wants the one you are stuck with. Put yours on the board and we will find them, then email you the moment they appear. Free, no card, no fee if it works.

Swaps only work if both people are on the board, so passing this to a classmate or your instructor's group chat genuinely helps you too.