New research has found that several places in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire are either the best or worst places to learn to drive in Scotland.
Car lease comparison site Moneyshake researched finding the best and worst areas for drivers to learn.
The firm analysed pass rates, first-time pass rates, the number of cancelled tests and the average wait for a driving test at each location.
Amid the backlog of driving tests because of the pandemic, the site found that the average wait time for a test is 19 weeks, with an average pass rate of 60.67%.
Many of the places listed in both top 10 lists are within the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.
In analysing data for the DVSA, Fraserburgh ranked as the fourth worst place to learn to drive in Scotland.
It was followed by Huntly, Wick and Buckie, which came in sixth, seventh and eighth, respectively.
Taking the top spot was Sheildhill in Glasgow, where only 38% of learners passed the first time.
‘Nearly half of all learners fail driving test on first attempt’
In contrast, Portree on Skye was ranked at the top of the best places to learn to drive, which had a 70.59% first-time pass rate over nine months.
Additionally, Alness, Peterhead and Lerwick came in second, third and fourth on the list.
Research also showed these locations had relatively short wait times for learners to take their tests with an average two-week period.
Eben Lovatt, chief executive of Moneyshake said: “Driving tests can be a daunting prospect, particularly if it’s your first time taking one.
“Our study shows that nearly half of all learners fail their driving test on their first attempt.
“With long delays for driving tests across Scotland, it is important to be as well prepared as possible to avoid having to wait potentially months for a second attempt.
“Ensure you have had enough lessons to feel confident driving, as well as practising the mock test routes at your test centre.”
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