Maidstone driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Maidstone?
- 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: Unit 1 North Court, South Park Business Village, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JZ
Maidstone's driving test centre is at South Park Business Village on Armstrong Road, just south of the town centre. Learners come from Maidstone, Bearsted, Aylesford, Coxheath, Marden, Headcorn and Lenham.
8,053 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the better centres in the country to pass at. The pass rate is 60.2%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Gillingham is about 8 miles away and Tunbridge Wells about 14, so they're worth a look if Maidstone is full. There's a comparison further down.
How long is the wait at Maidstone driving test centre?
If you book at Maidstone on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 22.2 weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
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.
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What's the pass rate at Maidstone?
In the latest official figures, 60.2% of driving tests at Maidstone were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 58%.
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 Maidstone
- Tell us what you needPick Maidstone and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Maidstone, 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 Maidstone
Tell us you want Maidstone 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 Maidstone
How Maidstone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | This centre | 60.2% | 22.2 weeks |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 7.6 miles | 56.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Tunbridge Wells | 14.2 miles | 64.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Sevenoaks | 14.6 miles | 59% | 14 weeks |
| Tilbury | 15.9 miles | 50.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Ashford (Kent) | 17.2 miles | 46.2% | 18.4 weeks |
Questions about Maidstone test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Maidstone?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of dates is about 22.2 weeks away. Through us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Maidstone an easy test centre to pass at?
It's one of the better ones on paper. In the latest official figures 60.2% of car tests there were passes, above the 50% across Great Britain. Don't read too much into it: the examiner marks what you do on the day.
How can I get an earlier test at Maidstone?
Dates come free whenever other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us which months suit you and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. There's nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Maidstone?
Yes. Dates a few days out do appear, and they go quickly, so we ring you as well as messaging.
Where is Maidstone driving test centre?
Unit 1 North Court, South Park Business Village, Armstrong Road, ME15 6JZ, in the Tovil area south of the town centre.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.