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Lerwick Driving Test Centre

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Lerwick posts a 81.5% pass rate, with Wick the nearest alternative about 137 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2019-20)
81.5%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
162
2012-13 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#4
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Lerwick sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 6%, rank #4 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Aberdeen South (Cove)Nearest alternative
214.8 mi away
81.2%
-0.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

81.5%passed
failed18.5%

All-time 132 passed, 30 failed, 162 total

How Lerwick compares

Lerwick
81.5%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+8.5 pp

At 8.5 points above the UK figure and ranked 4 of 72 in its category, Lerwick offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Lerwick ranks among 72 centres

Top 6%
Lerwick ranks higher than 94% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#4
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Lerwick has added 9.7 points since 2012-13, from 83.6% to 93.3%, with its strongest year at 93.3% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.1 pp
Male84.2%
0%100%
Female78.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Lerwick would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Lerwick
Shetland Islands
Scotland

Tests offered at Lerwick

  • Motorcycle Module 1

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

Lerwick is the DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Lerwick is a low-volume centre, 162 tests through 2012-13-2019-20. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

Rank: #4 of 72. Pass rate: 81.5%. UK average: 73%. That's a top decile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Lerwick in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Lerwick

  • Above-average pass rate at Lerwick doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • With 162 tests on record at Lerwick, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Lerwick will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Lerwick. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Wick
136.7 mi, 392.667 tests, Rank #72
54%
-27.5 pp
Aberdeen South (Cove)Best nearby
214.8 mi, 8.5K tests, Rank #6
81.2%
-0.3 pp
Inverness (Longman Drive)
215.1 mi, 6.2K tests, Rank #54
68.9%
-12.6 pp
Dundee
263.6 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #18
77.2%
-4.3 pp
Kirkcaldy
286.6 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
-13.8 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
299.6 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
-18.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Lerwick?
The current pass rate at Lerwick driving test centre is 81.5%, calculated from 162 tests in 2012-13 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 81.5% (from 162 tests).
Is Lerwick an easy or hard test centre?
Lerwick is ranked #4 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 81.5% compares to a UK average of 73%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Lerwick compare to the UK average?
Lerwick's pass rate is 8.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 8.5 points above the UK figure and ranked 4 of 72 in its category, Lerwick offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Lerwick record?
Lerwick has recorded 162 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 132 passed and 30 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Lerwick?
The closest DVSA test centres to Lerwick are Wick (54%), Aberdeen South (Cove) (81.2%), Inverness (Longman Drive) (68.9%) and Dundee (77.2%). Lerwick's 81.5% is the highest current pass rate among them. Wick, Aberdeen South (Cove), Inverness (Longman Drive), Dundee 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 Lerwick?
Lerwick currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Lerwick and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Lerwick 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 Lerwick?
The estimated wait at Lerwick is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 162 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.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2019-20.