New Starters Driving School

Manual

2 Longsowerby Rd, Carlisle CA2 6EB4.9205 Google ratings

Intensive courses

Unique 60-hectare private site with full road layout lets you master basic controls, manoeuvres, and hill starts risk-free before tackling Carlisle's busy roads. Pre-learner lessons from age 14 (no provisional needed), standard lessons, and intensive courses available with the same instructor throughout. Endorsed by the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership for innovative road craft teaching, with multiple five-star reviews highlighting first-time passes.

Nearest test centres and pass rates

The 3 test centres closest to New Starters Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.

59%

Carlisle

3,518 tests taken · typical wait 3 months

Manual pass rate60.7%

Automatic pass rate48.9%

54%

Dumfries

2,267 tests taken · typical wait 4 months

Manual pass rate56.8%

Automatic pass rate41.0%

53%

Hexham

1,388 tests taken · typical wait 4 months

Manual pass rate58.5%

Automatic pass rate37.2%

Test Centre	Pass rate			Tests	Typical wait
Test Centre	Overall	Manual	Automatic	Tests	Typical wait
Carlisle	58.7%	60.7%	48.9%	3,518	3 months
Dumfries	53.9%	56.8%	41.0%	2,267	4 months
Hexham	53.0%	58.5%	37.2%	1,388	4 months

Ratings

4.9

Based on 205 Google ratings. Sourced from Google Maps.

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