Scotland, Driving test centres

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

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 September 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

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

Lerwick

6.2K tests, Car, National rank #16

164 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #3

162 tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #4

189 tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #39

1st-time

68.8%

pass

On the marking sheet

Every centre in Lerwick marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether response, traffic lights is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take response, traffic lights. Hesitation on amber from over-cautiousness (creating amber-light minors); failing to stop in time at staggered lights; jumping the gun on green before the box is clear. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

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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.

Before the practical

Every centre in Lerwick needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

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Speed limits, parking, junctions, roundabouts and right of way. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.