Lerwick Driving Test Pass Rate
The Lerwick driving test centre recorded a 67.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 379 tests — that is 17.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Lerwick has a 67.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 19 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
67.8%
Tests conducted
379
National rank
19 / 317
vs national avg
+17.8 pts
How Lerwick compares
At 67.8%, Lerwick is 17.8 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 19 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Lerwick in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Dorchester | 69.0% | 4,353 |
| 17 | Aberfeldy | 68.5% | 149 |
| 18 | Pwllheli | 68.1% | 737 |
| 20 | Cumnock | 67.4% | 760 |
| 21 | Arbroath | 67.4% | 605 |
| 22 | Brodick (Isle of Arran) | 67.3% | 55 |
Frequently asked questions about Lerwick test centre
What is the pass rate at Lerwick test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Lerwick was 67.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 379 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 17.8 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Lerwick rank against other UK test centres?
Lerwick ranks 19 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Lerwick?
379 car practical driving tests were conducted at Lerwick during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Lerwick?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Lerwick (67.8%) include Aberfeldy, Pwllheli, Cumnock, Arbroath. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Lerwick?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Lerwick. Its 67.8% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.