Carlisle Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Carlisle Test Centre

    Carlisle Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Junction Street, targeting a diverse range of driving environments. Situated in an urban area, test routes typically incorporate city driving challenges such as navigating busy intersections, one-way systems, and pedestrian crossings. Expect to encounter residential streets, requiring attentiveness to سرعت limits, സ്കൂൾ zones, and parked vehicles. The proximity to A-roads and dual carriageways like the A7 and A595 means examiners will assess your ability to handle higher speeds, lane changes, and effective use of mirrors. The test centre's strategic location ensures a comprehensive evaluation of your driving skills across various road types, preparing you for safe and confident driving in and around Carlisle. The pass rate at Carlisle is 49.3%, just below the national average of 49.6%, suggesting a moderately challenging but achievable test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Carlisle

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    Pass rate trend at Carlisle

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Carlisle, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Carlisle has remained broadly stable, moving from 54.7% to 54.9% (up 0.2 percentage points). It peaked at 58.3% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 44% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 54%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 54.9%
    2023-24 55.9%
    2022-23 53.9%
    2021-22 57.7%
    2020-21 58%
    2019-20 45.2%
    2018-19 44%
    2017-18 47.3%
    2016-17 57.8%
    2015-16 55.3%
    2014-15 57.4%
    2013-14 54.2%
    2012-13 55.7%
    2011-12 58.3%
    2009-10 53.9%
    2008-09 54.7%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Carlisle to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.