Kingstown driving test centre
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Test centre address: Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle CA3 0HA (lorry testing station)
The Kingstown site in Carlisle is the lorry and bus driving test centre on the Kingstown industrial estate, off the A7 north of the city near junction 44 of the M6, and it runs car tests as well. It's booked as Carlisle LGV. A couple of years ago it handled most of Carlisle's car tests, but lately only a few dozen a year. Carlisle's main car test centre, at Port Road, is about 4 miles away by road.
Only 47 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate from that handful was 44.7%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Most Carlisle learners use Port Road, and we can watch both for you.
What's the pass rate at Kingstown?
In the latest official figures, 44.7% of driving tests at Kingstown were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 61.9%.
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 Kingstown
- Tell us what you needPick Kingstown and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Kingstown, 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 Kingstown
Tell us you want Kingstown 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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Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Kingstown
How Kingstown 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 (Kingstown) | This centre | 44.7% | n/a |
| Carlisle | 1.8 miles | 58.7% | 20 weeks |
| Dumfries | 27.5 miles | 53.9% | 6 weeks |
Questions about Kingstown test centre
Where is the Kingstown test centre?
On the Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HA, near junction 44 of the M6. The postcode is shared by dozens of units along Kingstown Broadway, so look for the signs and allow extra time. It's a different site from the Port Road car centre, so check which is on your booking.
Why so few car tests at Kingstown?
It's mainly a lorry and bus centre. A car test there is unusual, so if you're offered one it's worth checking the address carefully.
Should I book Port Road instead?
Almost certainly. It's Carlisle's proper car centre, about 4 miles away by road, with far more dates. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
Are there many cancellations at Kingstown?
Very few, because so few tests are taken there. That's why being alerted the moment one appears matters, and we do that by SMS and WhatsApp.
Can I book Carlisle (Kingstown) through you?
Yes. Carlisle (Kingstown) isn't on our booking list yet, so type it into the centre box on the form and press Request this centre. We'll set it up, and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find you a date. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.