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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Lerwick Driving Test Centre

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Lerwick posts a 87.8% pass rate, with Orkney the nearest alternative about 117 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)
87.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
164
2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#3
of 135 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 2 pass rates nationally (Top 2%, rank #3 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

OrkneyNearest alternative
117.2 mi away
81.4%
-6.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

87.8%passed
failed12.2%

All-time 144 passed, 20 failed, 164 total

How Lerwick compares

Lerwick
87.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+15.6 pp

A 15.6-point lead over the national figure puts Lerwick ranked 3 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Lerwick ranks among 135 centres

Top 2%
Lerwick ranks higher than 98% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#3
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Lerwick has added 10.5 points since 2009-10, from 81.8% to 92.3%, with its strongest year at 94.1% in 2011-12.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.2 pp
Male88.0%
0%100%
Female84.8%
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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Lerwick
Shetland Islands
Scotland

Tests offered at Lerwick

  • 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

Lerwick is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in Scotland, located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Small sample warning: 164 tests across 2009-10-2019-20. The headline rate on this page is the multi-year aggregate, which is the only version of the number worth trusting at this volume.

Lerwick passes higher than most. At 87.8% versus a UK average of 72.2%, it ranks #3 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres, the top ten percent of the network. First-attempt data for Lerwick is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 2

What learners should know about Lerwick

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Lerwick's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Lerwick is a low-volume centre (164 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Lerwick area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Lerwick, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

OrkneyBest nearby
117.2 mi, 113 tests, Rank #19
81.4%
-6.4 pp
Wick
136.7 mi, 330 tests, Rank #72
73.9%
-13.9 pp
Peterhead
184.4 mi, 354 tests, Rank #21
80.8%
-7.0 pp
Aberdeen South (Cove)
214.8 mi, 7.6K tests, Rank #73
73.6%
-14.2 pp
Elgin
189.6 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #104
68.1%
-19.7 pp
Inverness (Longman Drive)
215.1 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #116
65.1%
-22.7 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 87.8%, calculated from 164 tests in 2009-10 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 87.8% (from 164 tests).
Is Lerwick an easy or hard test centre?
Lerwick is ranked #3 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 87.8% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 15.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. A 15.6-point lead over the national figure puts Lerwick ranked 3 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Lerwick record?
Lerwick has recorded 164 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 144 passed and 20 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 Orkney (81.4%), Wick (73.9%), Peterhead (80.8%) and Aberdeen South (Cove) (73.6%). Lerwick's 87.8% is the highest current pass rate among them. Orkney, Wick, Peterhead, Aberdeen South (Cove) 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 164 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.