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Carlisle Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2CarlisleHigh pass rate

Carlisle posts a 76.1% pass rate, with Walton LGV the nearest alternative about 10 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

Pass rate (2024-25)
76.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
735
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#58
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Carlisle sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 43%, rank #58 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Kendal (Oxenholme Road), about 41.1 miles away.

Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
41.1 mi away
83.6%
+7.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.1%passed
failed23.9%

All-time 2.7K passed, 816 failed, 3.5K total

How Carlisle compares

Carlisle
76.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+3.9 pp

Carlisle runs 3.9 points ahead of the national average, ranked 58 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Carlisle ranks among 135 centres

Top 43%
Carlisle ranks higher than 57% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#58
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Carlisle has drifted from 83.3% to 77.8%, down 5.5 points, with the best year at 83.3% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.0 pp
Male76.3%
0%100%
Female74.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Carlisle would typically wait around 8 to 12 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Carlisle
Cumberland
England

Tests offered at Carlisle

  • Motorcycle Module 2

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Carlisle: a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Carlisle, Cumberland. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Carlisle is a smaller centre by volume, 3.5K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

The upper half of the UK by pass rate: Carlisle ranks #58 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 76.1%, 3.9 points above the national figure of 72.2%. For Carlisle the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Carlisle

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Carlisle. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Carlisle area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Carlisle is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and junctions, observation is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Full head turn at every junction. Hold the look until you have processed both directions. Time the look so it gives usable information for the move you are about to make. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Walton LGV
9.7 mi, 582 tests, Rank #85
71.8%
-4.3 pp
Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
41.1 mi, 481 tests, Rank #10
83.6%
+7.5 pp
Workington
29.8 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #26
79.6%
+3.5 pp
Dumfries
29.3 mi, 374 tests, Rank #103
68.2%
-7.9 pp
Galashiels
50.1 mi, 117 tests, Rank #67
74.4%
-1.7 pp
Barrow In Furness
54.2 mi, 701 tests, Rank #35
79%
+2.9 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Carlisle until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise motorway rulesRoad signs

Lane discipline, speed limits, the hard shoulder and smart-motorway signals. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Carlisle?
The current pass rate at Carlisle driving test centre is 76.1%, calculated from 735 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 76.5% (from 3.5K tests).
Is Carlisle an easy or hard test centre?
Carlisle is ranked #58 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.1% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Carlisle compare to the UK average?
Carlisle's pass rate is 3.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Carlisle runs 3.9 points ahead of the national average, ranked 58 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Carlisle record?
Carlisle has recorded 3.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.7K passed and 816 failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Carlisle?
The closest DVSA test centres to Carlisle are Walton LGV (71.8%), Kendal (Oxenholme Road) (83.6%), Workington (79.6%) and Dumfries (68.2%). Of these, Kendal (Oxenholme Road), Workington have higher current pass rates than Carlisle's 76.1%. Walton LGV, Dumfries sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Carlisle?
Carlisle currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Carlisle and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Carlisle as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Carlisle?
The estimated wait at Carlisle is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 3.5K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources