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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Herne Bay Driving Test Centre

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Herne Bay in Herne Bay records a 76.9% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.9%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#21
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Herne Bay sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 29%, rank #21 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 47.4 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
47.4 mi away
77.8%
+0.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.9%passed
failed23.1%

All-time 7.6K passed, 2.7K failed, 10.3K total

How Herne Bay compares

Herne Bay
76.9%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+3.9 pp

At 3.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 21 of 72 in its category, Herne Bay offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Herne Bay ranks among 72 centres

Top 29%
Herne Bay ranks higher than 71% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#21
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Herne Bay is remarkably flat, moving only from 76.7% (2017-18) to 78.3% now, with a total spread of 6.2 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.5 pp
Male76.6%
0%100%
Female55.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~27
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Herne Bay would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Altria Business Park
Margate Road
Thanet Way
Herne Bay
CT6 6GZ
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Herne Bay

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode CT6 6GZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 1 test if you book Herne Bay? You start in Herne Bay, Kent, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 10.3K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

How does Herne Bay compare nationally? 76.9% pass rate, #21 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA network, 3.9 points above the UK average of 73%. The upper half of the country, in other words. For Herne Bay the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Herne Bay

  • Herne Bay doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Herne Bay will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Gillingham
25.2 mi, 13.4K tests, Rank #38
72.7%
-4.2 pp
IpswichBest nearby
47.4 mi, 15.5K tests, Rank #16
77.8%
+0.9 pp
Basildon
32.0 mi, 21.3K tests, Rank #41
72.3%
-4.6 pp
Hastings (Ore)
42.9 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #48
70.7%
-6.2 pp
Erith (London)
42.7 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #64
64.6%
-12.3 pp
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
53.8 mi, 21.1K tests, Rank #40
72.4%
-4.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Herne Bay?
The current pass rate at Herne Bay driving test centre is 76.9%, calculated from 2.1K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 74.1% (from 10.3K tests).
Is Herne Bay an easy or hard test centre?
Herne Bay is ranked #21 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.9% compares to a UK average of 73%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Herne Bay compare to the UK average?
Herne Bay's pass rate is 3.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 3.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 21 of 72 in its category, Herne Bay offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Herne Bay record?
Herne Bay has recorded 10.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.6K passed and 2.7K 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 Herne Bay?
The closest DVSA test centres to Herne Bay are Gillingham (72.7%), Ipswich (77.8%), Basildon (72.3%) and Hastings (Ore) (70.7%). Of these, Ipswich has a higher current pass rate than Herne Bay's 76.9%. Gillingham, Basildon, Hastings (Ore) sit 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 Herne Bay?
Herne Bay currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Herne Bay and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay?
The estimated wait at Herne Bay is about 14 to 18 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 10.3K 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.