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Driving Test Pass Rates in Carlisle

Carlisle has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 54.9% 6.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
3
in Carlisle
Avg car pass rate
54.9%
+6.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
63.2K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Carlisle

Carlisle is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Carlisle, with a current pass rate of 54.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 54.9%, 6.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 63.2K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Carlisle vs the UK average

Carlisle
volume-weighted average
54.9%
+6.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Carlisle above the UK average pass rate by 6.2 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Carlisle

Highest pass rate
1
Carlisle
1.1K tests (2024-25), #32
75.2%
2
Carlisle
3.7K tests (2024-25), #103
54.9%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Carlisle

Male pass rate
58.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
51%
weighted city average

Across Carlisle's test centres, men pass at 58.3% and women at 51% a gender gap of 7.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
47.3K tests on record
Carlisle
3.7K tests in 2024-25
54.9%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
7.1K tests on record
Carlisle
1.1K tests in 2024-25
75.2%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
3.5K tests on record
Carlisle
735 tests in 2024-25, low sample
76.1%
HGV / LGV (1)
5.3K tests on record
Carlisle LGV
837 tests in 2020-21, low sample
53.3%

All test centres in Carlisle

01
Carlisle
7.1K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #32
75.2%
pass
02
Carlisle
47.3K tests, Car, National rank #103
54.9%
pass
03
Carlisle
Low sample
3.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #58
76.1%
pass
04
Carlisle LGV
Low sample
5.3K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #99
53.3%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Carlisle?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Carlisle, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Carlisle?
Across Carlisle's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 54.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Carlisle above the UK average by 6.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Carlisle?
Carlisle has the highest pass rate in Carlisle at 54.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 3.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Carlisle?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Carlisle, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Carlisle centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Carlisle has the highest first-time pass rate in Carlisle at 53.4% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Carlisle?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Carlisle?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Carlisle is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Carlisle?
Not always. Smaller centres in Carlisle can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 36.1K passes recorded across 3 Carlisle centres.