Herne Bay driving test centre
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Test centre address: Altira Business Park, The Boulevard, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6GZ
Herne Bay's driving test centre is at Altira Business Park on The Boulevard, by the Thanet Way junction on the south east edge of town, about 2 miles from the seafront. Thanet has no centre of its own, so learners come from Herne Bay, Whitstable, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Birchington, Faversham and Sturry.
It's one of the busiest centres in the country, with 10,674 car tests taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 55.9%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 15.2 weeks booking on your own. Canterbury is about 7 miles away.
How long is the wait at Herne Bay driving test centre?
If you book at Herne Bay on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 15.2 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 Herne Bay?
In the latest official figures, 55.9% of driving tests at Herne Bay were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 55.4%.
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 Herne Bay
- Tell us what you needPick Herne Bay and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Herne Bay, 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 Herne Bay
Tell us you want Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay
How Herne Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | This centre | 55.9% | 15.2 weeks |
| Canterbury | 6.6 miles | 45.8% | 18.6 weeks |
| Ashford (Kent) | 19.1 miles | 46.2% | 18.4 weeks |
| Folkestone | 19.6 miles | 42.4% | 11.4 weeks |
| Southend-on-Sea | 22.9 miles | 47% | 24+ weeks |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 24.6 miles | 56.4% | 23.8 weeks |
Questions about Herne Bay test centre
Where is Herne Bay driving test centre?
Altira Business Park, The Boulevard, CT6 6GZ, off Margate Road at the Thanet Way junction. The official listing spells the park Altria, so go by the postcode rather than the name.
How long is the wait at Herne Bay?
About 15.2 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 there a test centre in Margate or Ramsgate?
No. Learners from across Thanet take their test at Herne Bay, which is why it's one of the busiest centres in the country.
How can I get an earlier test at Herne Bay?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs, and with this many tests they come up all the time. We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Is Herne Bay easier than Canterbury?
Noticeably. 55.9% of car tests at Herne Bay were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain, and it's about ten points ahead of Canterbury.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.