DVSA Test Centre
Carlisle LGV (Cars) Driving Test Centre
Everything you need before booking a driving test at Carlisle LGV (Cars) — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 61.9% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.
Carlisle LGV (Cars) pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)
National average pass rate (2024/25)
Male / female pass rate (2024/25)
Pass rate at Carlisle LGV (Cars)
In 2024/25, 61.9% of practical driving tests at Carlisle LGV (Cars) ended in a pass — above the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 62.8% of tests and female candidates 60% (from 43 and 20 tests respectively). That is 2.2 percentage points higher than in 2023/24 (59.7%).
Pass rate by year
| Year | Overall | Male | Female | Tests conducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 44% | 40.8% | 51.2% | 266 |
| 2022/23 | 57.2% | 57.9% | 56.4% | 1,516 |
| 2023/24 | 59.7% | 61.5% | 57.8% | 2,231 |
| 2024/25 | 61.9% | 62.8% | 60% | 63 |
Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.
Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Carlisle LGV (Cars) is the most reliable way to shift the odds.
Carlisle LGV (Cars) driving test routes
The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Carlisle LGV (Cars) still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.
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Your 3 nearest alternative test centres
If waits at Carlisle LGV (Cars) are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.
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Where is Carlisle LGV (Cars) test centre?
Carlisle LGV (Cars) Driving Test Centre
Kingstown Industrial Estate
Carlisle
CA3 0EH
Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Carlisle LGV (Cars) driving test centre?
The pass rate at Carlisle LGV (Cars) was 61.9% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 62.8% and the female pass rate was 60%.
What routes are used for driving tests at Carlisle LGV (Cars)?
The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Carlisle LGV (Cars) draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Carlisle LGV (Cars) so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.
Where is Carlisle LGV (Cars) driving test centre?
Carlisle LGV (Cars) driving test centre is at Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA3 0EH.
Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.