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Driver Training Centre (Hastings) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CHither GreenSE13 5HEHigh pass rate

Driver Training Centre (Hastings) posts a 66.7% pass rate, with Chevron (Flint) the nearest alternative about 3 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
66.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
69
2024-25 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#50
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Driver Training Centre (Hastings) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 40%, rank #50 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Chevron (Flint), about 3.3 miles away.

Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
3.3 mi away
73.8%
+7.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

66.7%passed
failed33.3%

All-time 46 passed, 23 failed, 69 total

How Driver Training Centre (Hastings) compares

Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
66.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+6.5 pp

Driver Training Centre (Hastings) runs 6.5 points ahead of the national average, ranked 50 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Driver Training Centre (Hastings) ranks among 124 centres

Top 40%
Driver Training Centre (Hastings) ranks higher than 60% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#50
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.8 pp
Male67.8%
0%100%
Female60.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
16 to 20 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Driver Training Centre (Hastings) would typically wait around 16 to 20 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
Hither Green
Greater London
SE13 5HE
England

Tests offered at Driver Training Centre (Hastings)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode SE13 5HE.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode SE13 5HE, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at SE13 5HE, that's Driver Training Centre (Hastings) in Hither Green, Greater London. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Be careful with the per-period numbers at Driver Training Centre (Hastings). With just 69 tests over 2024-25-2024-25, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

Rank: #50 of 124. Pass rate: 66.7%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a upper half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Driver Training Centre (Hastings) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Driver Training Centre (Hastings)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Driver Training Centre (Hastings)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • With 69 tests on record at Driver Training Centre (Hastings), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Driver Training Centre (Hastings) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Driver Training Centre (Hastings). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
3.3 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
+7.1 pp
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
5.9 mi, 2.4K tests, Rank #41
68.5%
+1.8 pp
Wallace (Slough)
7.4 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #44
67.8%
+1.1 pp
Enfield (Brancroft Way)
13.6 mi, 16.1K tests, Rank #88
56.3%
-10.4 pp
Purfleet LGV
10.6 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #110
50.6%
-16.1 pp
Yeading (London)
17.1 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #111
49.9%
-16.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Driver Training Centre (Hastings)?
The current pass rate at Driver Training Centre (Hastings) driving test centre is 66.7%, calculated from 69 tests in 2024-25 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 66.7% (from 69 tests).
Is Driver Training Centre (Hastings) an easy or hard test centre?
Driver Training Centre (Hastings) is ranked #50 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 66.7% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Driver Training Centre (Hastings) compare to the UK average?
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)'s pass rate is 6.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Driver Training Centre (Hastings) runs 6.5 points ahead of the national average, ranked 50 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Driver Training Centre (Hastings) record?
Driver Training Centre (Hastings) has recorded 69 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 46 passed and 23 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Driver Training Centre (Hastings)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Driver Training Centre (Hastings) are Chevron (Flint) (73.8%), Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) (68.5%), Wallace (Slough) (67.8%) and Enfield (Brancroft Way) (56.3%). Of these, Chevron (Flint), Hamiltons (Kings Lynn), Wallace (Slough) have higher current pass rates than Driver Training Centre (Hastings)'s 66.7%. Enfield (Brancroft Way) sits lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Driver Training Centre (Hastings)?
Driver Training Centre (Hastings) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 16 to 20 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Driver Training Centre (Hastings) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Driver Training Centre (Hastings) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Driver Training Centre (Hastings)?
The estimated wait at Driver Training Centre (Hastings) is about 16 to 20 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 69 lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.