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Canterbury Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Canterbury Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Canterbury.

How Canterbury compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 45.78%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Canterbury Overall
45.78%
2025/26 figures
Canterbury Automatic
43.04%
Canterbury 1st Attempt
46.25%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Canterbury male pass rate
44.55%
Canterbury male automatic
42.65%
Canterbury male first attempt
43.35%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Canterbury female pass rate
47.58%
Canterbury female automatic
43.37%
Canterbury female first attempt
50.17%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Canterbury has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
45.8%
Best year
51.4%
2022/23
Change since 2007/08
+2.8 pts
Years published
19
Canterbury Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Canterbury 43.0%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Canterbury 42.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Canterbury 42.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Canterbury 42.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Canterbury 44.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Canterbury 45.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Canterbury 41.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Canterbury 42.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Canterbury 47.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Canterbury 48.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Canterbury 46.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Canterbury 46.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Canterbury 46.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Canterbury 50.4%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Canterbury 49.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Canterbury 51.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Canterbury 48.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Canterbury 50.3%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Canterbury 45.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 45.8% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 45.8% 50.0% -4.3 4,670 2,138
2024/25 50.3% 48.7% +1.6 3,322 1,672
2023/24 48.5% 47.9% +0.6 3,844 1,865
2022/23 51.4% 48.4% +3.0 3,637 1,869
2021/22 49.9% 48.9% +1.0 3,528 1,760
2020/21 50.4% 49.8% +0.6 893 450
2019/20 46.1% 45.9% +0.2 2,998 1,383
2018/19 46.8% 45.8% +1.0 3,155 1,477
2017/18 46.8% 46.3% +0.5 3,102 1,453
2016/17 48.0% 47.1% +0.9 3,157 1,514
2015/16 47.4% 47.0% +0.4 2,750 1,304
2014/15 42.5% 46.9% -4.4 2,841 1,208
2013/14 41.8% 47.1% -5.3 2,977 1,243
2012/13 45.7% 47.1% -1.5 3,148 1,438
2011/12 44.4% 46.9% -2.5 2,847 1,265
2010/11 42.7% 46.3% -3.6 3,717 1,587
2009/10 42.6% 45.9% -3.3 2,682 1,143
2008/09 42.4% 45.3% -2.9 2,953 1,251
2007/08 43.0% 44.2% -1.2 3,285 1,412

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Canterbury, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
5.3 weeks
6.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.8 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
16.2%
212 of 1,312 slots
Weeks to open availability
20.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 3 6 9 12 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 10.4 weeks September 2024 — 8.4 weeks October 2024 — 7.6 weeks November 2024 — 6.7 weeks December 2024 — 8.1 weeks January 2025 — 7.4 weeks February 2025 — 8.5 weeks March 2025 — 7.1 weeks April 2025 — 7.0 weeks May 2025 — 5.8 weeks June 2025 — 5.3 weeks July 2025 — 6.1 weeks August 2025 — 5.9 weeks September 2025 — 7.6 weeks October 2025 — 5.4 weeks November 2025 — 5.3 weeks December 2025 — 4.7 weeks January 2026 — 5.7 weeks February 2026 — 4.1 weeks March 2026 — 4.4 weeks April 2026 — 5.6 weeks May 2026 — 5.1 weeks June 2026 — 5.3 weeks July 2026 — 5.3 weeks 5.3

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 5.3 wks 1,312 1,100 16.2%
June 2026 5.3 wks 1,456 1,235 15.2%
May 2026 5.1 wks 1,432 1,345 6.1%
April 2026 5.6 wks 1,447 1,336 7.7%
March 2026 4.4 wks 1,354 1,274 5.9%
February 2026 4.1 wks 1,318 1,242 5.8%
January 2026 5.7 wks 1,199 1,134 5.4%
December 2025 4.7 wks 1,138 1,096 3.7%
November 2025 5.3 wks 1,260 1,215 3.6%
October 2025 5.4 wks 1,307 1,277 2.3%
September 2025 7.6 wks 1,335 1,252 6.2%
August 2025 5.9 wks 1,257 1,186 5.6%
July 2025 6.1 wks 1,336 1,256 6.0%
June 2025 5.3 wks 1,375 1,314 4.4%
May 2025 5.8 wks 1,177 1,120 4.8%
April 2025 7.0 wks 1,058 1,038 1.9%
March 2025 7.1 wks 915 881 3.7%
February 2025 8.5 wks 892 869 2.6%
January 2025 7.4 wks 902 863 4.3%
December 2024 8.1 wks 850 811 4.6%
November 2024 6.7 wks 829 788 4.9%
October 2024 7.6 wks 820 774 5.6%
September 2024 8.4 wks 878 824 6.2%
August 2024 10.4 wks 557 517 7.2%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 45.78% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Canterbury Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Canterbury Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 45.78% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Canterbury?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Canterbury is 5.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Canterbury Driving Test Centre?
Canterbury Driving Test Centre is located at 25 New Dover Road, Canterbury. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence