Canterbury driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Canterbury?
- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 25 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3AS
Canterbury's driving test centre is at 25 New Dover Road, between the university and the college on the south east side of the city. It's a car only centre, and learners come from Canterbury, Whitstable, Faversham, Sturry, Bridge, Chartham, Wingham and Sandwich.
4,670 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the harder centres to pass at: 45.8%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 18.6 weeks booking on your own. Herne Bay is only about 7 miles away and is much busier.
How long is the wait at Canterbury driving test centre?
If you book at Canterbury on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 18.6 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Canterbury?
In the latest official figures, 45.8% of driving tests at Canterbury were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 50.3%.
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 Canterbury
- Tell us what you needPick Canterbury and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Canterbury, 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 Canterbury
Tell us you want Canterbury 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.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
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 Canterbury
How Canterbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | This centre | 45.8% | 18.6 weeks |
| Herne Bay | 6.6 miles | 55.9% | 15.2 weeks |
| Ashford (Kent) | 12.9 miles | 46.2% | 18.4 weeks |
| Folkestone | 14 miles | 42.4% | 11.4 weeks |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 22.8 miles | 56.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Maidstone | 24.3 miles | 60.2% | 22.2 weeks |
Questions about Canterbury test centre
Where is Canterbury driving test centre?
25 New Dover Road, CT1 3AS, next to Canterbury College. There's no wheelchair access at this centre.
How long is the wait at Canterbury?
About 18.6 weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Should I try Herne Bay instead?
It's about 7 miles away, has more than twice as many tests and a better pass rate, so lots of Canterbury learners do. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
What's the pass rate at Canterbury?
45.8% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain. The city's narrow streets and busy ring road don't help.
How do I get an earlier test at Canterbury?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us when you can drive and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one comes up.
Find me an earlier test at CanterburyNothing to pay upfront
Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.