Workington theory test centre to close
Workington theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with neighbouring theory test centres Carlisle and Barrow in Furness.
This is due to surplus capacity in the area. Workington theory test centre has the capacity to deliver over 15,000 tests each year, but last year conducted just over 3,000.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Chief Executive, Rosemary Thew, said:
DSA relies for income on the fees we receive from our customers so we have a duty to spend that money responsibly while maintaining a good level of service.
As the theory test centres in Workington, Carlisle and Barrow in Furness all have spare capacity it is not cost effective to keep all three centres running.
Theory and practical test centres are entirely separate and delivery of the practical test remains unaffected.