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Herne Bay Driving Test Centre

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Herne Bay posts a 72% pass rate, with Folkestone the nearest alternative about 20 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)
72%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#84
of 135 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 bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 39%, rank #84 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 47.4 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
47.4 mi away
88.2%
+16.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72%passed
failed28%

All-time 6.2K passed, 2.9K failed, 9.1K total

How Herne Bay compares

Herne Bay
72%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-0.2 pp

Herne Bay sits within a percentage point of the UK figure and is ranked 84 of 135 in its category: the venue itself is unlikely to move your odds either way.

Where Herne Bay ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 39%
Herne Bay sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#84
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Herne Bay has risen from 70.7% to 75.7%, a 5-point gain, peaking at 75.7% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.4 pp
Male69.2%
0%100%
Female61.8%
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
~24
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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on 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

Herne Bay: a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Herne Bay, Kent. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Herne Bay sees moderate volume: 9.1K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Herne Bay ranks #84 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 72%, within a point of the national figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Herne Bay 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
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Herne Bay

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Herne Bay. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • 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.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Folkestone
20.3 mi, 1.8K tests, Rank #102
68.7%
-3.3 pp
Gillingham
23.8 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #123
63.2%
-8.8 pp
IpswichBest nearby
47.4 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #2
88.2%
+16.2 pp
Basildon
32.0 mi, 21.8K tests, Rank #127
62.3%
-9.7 pp
Tunbridge Wells
40.7 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #25
79.8%
+7.8 pp
Bury St Edmunds
63.0 mi, 3.0K tests, Rank #47
77.6%
+5.6 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 72%, 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 68.5% (from 9.1K tests).
Is Herne Bay an easy or hard test centre?
Herne Bay is ranked #84 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 72% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Herne Bay compare to the UK average?
Herne Bay's pass rate is 0.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Herne Bay sits within a percentage point of the UK figure and is ranked 84 of 135 in its category: the venue itself is unlikely to move your odds either way.
How many driving tests does Herne Bay record?
Herne Bay has recorded 9.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.2K passed and 2.9K 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 Folkestone (68.7%), Gillingham (63.2%), Ipswich (88.2%) and Basildon (62.3%). Of these, Ipswich has a higher current pass rate than Herne Bay's 72%. Folkestone, Gillingham, Basildon 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 9.1K 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.