Swap your driving test at Isle of Tiree
Somebody holding an Isle of Tiree 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 Isle of Tiree, which usually means it runs a small number of tests. The swap rules still work exactly the same way here.
Which way the board is moving
Slots listed at Isle of Tiree
What is on the board right now. Every one belongs to a real learner.
Centres you can swap with from Isle of Tiree
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 Isle of Tiree's three nearest or if Isle of Tiree 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).
| Centre | Distance | On the board |
|---|---|---|
| Barra | about 49 miles | 0 |
| Oban | about 63 miles | 0 |
| Isle of Mull | about 84 miles | 0 |
The four rules, applied here
You both need a change left
Two changes per car test, and a swap spends one of them.
10 working days' notice
To whichever of the two tests is first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count.
Centres near each other
Isle of Tiree's own three nearest are Barra, Oban, Isle of Mull.
Same test type
Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.
Isle of Tiree test routes on video
Examiners at Isle of Tiree 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 Isle of Tiree route videos
Swapping at Isle of Tiree: questions
Can I swap a test at Isle of Tiree 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 Isle of Tiree the full list is Barra, Oban, Isle of Mull. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.
How long does it take to find a swap at Isle of Tiree?
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 Isle of Tiree 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 Isle of Tiree 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.