Tunbridge Wells 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: 8 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2ES
The Tunbridge Wells driving test centre is at 8 Upper Grosvenor Road, close to the town centre. Learners come from Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Southborough, Crowborough, Paddock Wood and Edenbridge.
It's a smaller centre, with 5,726 car tests taken there in a year, and it has one of the higher pass rates in the country at 64.5%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Sevenoaks is about 10 miles away and Maidstone about 14. Both are compared further down.
How long is the wait at Tunbridge Wells driving test centre?
If you book at Tunbridge Wells on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ 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 Tunbridge Wells?
In the latest official figures, 64.5% of driving tests at Tunbridge Wells were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 58.9%.
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 Tunbridge Wells
- Tell us what you needPick Tunbridge Wells and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Tunbridge Wells, 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 Tunbridge Wells
Tell us you want Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells
How Tunbridge Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells | This centre | 64.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Sevenoaks | 9.9 miles | 59% | 14 weeks |
| Maidstone | 14.2 miles | 60.2% | 22.2 weeks |
| West Wickham (London) | 20.3 miles | 51.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Sidcup (London) | 20.5 miles | 58.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Crawley | 20.6 miles | 42.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Tunbridge Wells test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Tunbridge Wells?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. With us, an earlier date usually appears within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, often sooner.
Is Tunbridge Wells a hard test centre to pass at?
It's one of the kinder ones on paper. In the latest official figures 64.5% of car tests there were passes, above the 50% across Great Britain. The one way system and the hills around the town still catch people out.
Where is Tunbridge Wells driving test centre?
8 Upper Grosvenor Road, TN1 2ES, a short walk from the town centre. Parking nearby is limited, so leave yourself time.
How can I get an earlier test at Tunbridge Wells?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Tunbridge Wells?
Yes, short notice dates do come free. We'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp so you can take one before it goes.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. You can only hold one test at a time, so cancel your current test, then sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.