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Driving Test Pass Rates in Lerwick

Lerwick has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 67.4% 18.7 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate, with the strongest centre on 67.4% and the lowest on 67.4%.

Centres
2
in Lerwick
Avg car pass rate
67.4%
+18.7 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
6.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Lerwick

Lerwick is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Lerwick, with a current pass rate of 67.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 67.4%, 18.7 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 6.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Lerwick vs the UK average

Lerwick
volume-weighted average
67.4%
+18.7 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Lerwick above the UK average pass rate by 18.7 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 Lerwick

Highest pass rate
1
Lerwick
1.2K tests (2024-25), #16
67.4%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Lerwick

Male pass rate
68.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
66.2%
weighted city average

Across Lerwick's test centres, men pass at 68.7% and women at 66.2% a gender gap of 2.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
6.2K tests on record
Lerwick
1.2K tests in 2024-25
67.4%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
162 tests on record
Lerwick
162 tests in 2019-20, low sample
81.5%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
164 tests on record
Lerwick
164 tests in 2019-20, low sample
87.8%
HGV / LGV (1)
189 tests on record
Lerwick
189 tests in 2020-21, low sample
68.8%

All test centres in Lerwick

01
Lerwick
6.2K tests, Car, National rank #16
67.4%
pass
02
Lerwick
Low sample
164 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #3
87.8%
pass
03
Lerwick
Low sample
162 tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #4
81.5%
pass
04
Lerwick
Low sample
189 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #39
68.8%
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 Lerwick?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Lerwick, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Lerwick?
Across Lerwick's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 67.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Lerwick above the UK average by 18.7 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Lerwick?
Lerwick has the highest pass rate in Lerwick at 67.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Lerwick?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Lerwick, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Lerwick centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Lerwick has the highest first-time pass rate in Lerwick at 67.5% (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 Lerwick?
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 Lerwick?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Lerwick 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 Lerwick?
Not always. Smaller centres in Lerwick 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. 4.6K passes recorded across 2 Lerwick centres.