Carlisle driving test centre
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Test centre address: Port Road Business Park, Port Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7AF
Carlisle's driving test centre is at Port Road Business Park in Willow Holme, on the west side of the city. Learners come from Carlisle, Brampton, Wigton, Longtown, Penrith and over the border.
It's one of the smaller centres, with 3,518 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the kinder ones: the pass rate is 58.7%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
There's very little else nearby. Dumfries is about 28 miles away and Workington about 31.
How long is the wait at Carlisle driving test centre?
If you book at Carlisle on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 20 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Carlisle?
In the latest official figures, 58.7% of driving tests at Carlisle were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 54.9%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Carlisle
- Tell us what you needPick Carlisle and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Carlisle, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Carlisle
Tell us you want Carlisle and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
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Driving test centres near Carlisle
How Carlisle compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | This centre | 58.7% | 20 weeks |
| Dumfries | 28.1 miles | 53.9% | 6 weeks |
Questions about Carlisle test centre
Where is Carlisle driving test centre?
Port Road Business Park, Port Road, CA2 7AF, in Willow Holme. There's a second Carlisle site at Kingstown on the north side which mainly does lorries and buses, so check the postcode on your booking.
Is Carlisle an easy test centre to pass at?
It's among the better ones. 58.7% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain. Country roads feature heavily, so practise higher speeds.
How long is the wait for a test at Carlisle?
About 20 weeks booking on your own, a little shorter than most. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How can I get an earlier test at Carlisle?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. At a centre this size they don't come along often, so being told the moment one does is the whole point. We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. Only one test can be booked in your name, so cancel the one you have, then sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.