Folkestone driving test centre
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- 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: Palting House, Trinity Road, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2TS
Folkestone's driving test centre is inside Palting House on Trinity Road, the Jobcentre building near Folkestone Central station. Dover and Deal have no centre of their own, so learners come from Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Hawkinge, Cheriton, Sandgate, New Romney and Lydd.
It's a busy centre, with 7,818 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the harder ones in the country to pass at: 42.4%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 11.4 weeks booking on your own. Ashford is about 13 miles away and Canterbury about 14.
How long is the wait at Folkestone driving test centre?
If you book at Folkestone on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 11.4 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 Folkestone?
In the latest official figures, 42.4% of driving tests at Folkestone were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 45.4%.
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 Folkestone
- Tell us what you needPick Folkestone and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Folkestone, 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 Folkestone
Tell us you want Folkestone 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 Folkestone
How Folkestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | This centre | 42.4% | 11.4 weeks |
| Ashford (Kent) | 13.4 miles | 46.2% | 18.4 weeks |
| Canterbury | 14 miles | 45.8% | 18.6 weeks |
| Herne Bay | 19.6 miles | 55.9% | 15.2 weeks |
| Hastings (Ore) | 29.2 miles | 52.4% | 14 weeks |
Questions about Folkestone test centre
Where is Folkestone driving test centre?
Inside Palting House on Trinity Road, CT20 2TS. It shares the building with the Jobcentre, so look for the test centre inside. There's no wheelchair access.
How long is the wait at Folkestone?
About 11.4 weeks if you book on your own, shorter than most. If you want sooner, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Folkestone a hard centre to pass at?
It's one of the harder ones. 42.4% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Is there a test centre in Dover?
No. Dover and Deal learners take their test at Folkestone, which is part of why it's so busy.
How can I get an earlier test at Folkestone?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs, and with this many tests they come up regularly. We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.