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Folkestone Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Folkestone 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 Folkestone.

How Folkestone compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 42.38%, 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%
Folkestone Overall
42.38%
2025/26 figures
Folkestone Automatic
34.29%
Folkestone 1st Attempt
42.18%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Folkestone male pass rate
40.49%
Folkestone male automatic
31.26%
Folkestone male first attempt
39.83%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Folkestone female pass rate
45.39%
Folkestone female automatic
36.81%
Folkestone female first attempt
45.76%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
42.4%
Best year
50.6%
2011/12
Change since 2007/08
-0.7 pts
Years published
19
Folkestone Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Folkestone 43.1%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Folkestone 41.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Folkestone 42.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Folkestone 45.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Folkestone 50.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Folkestone 47.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Folkestone 44.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Folkestone 43.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Folkestone 44.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Folkestone 41.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Folkestone 43.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Folkestone 44.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Folkestone 41.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Folkestone 49.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Folkestone 47.3%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Folkestone 43.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Folkestone 42.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Folkestone 45.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Folkestone 42.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 42.4% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 42.4% 50.0% -7.7 7,818 3,313
2024/25 45.4% 48.7% -3.3 4,370 1,984
2023/24 42.1% 47.9% -5.8 3,553 1,495
2022/23 43.3% 48.4% -5.0 3,297 1,428
2021/22 47.3% 48.9% -1.6 4,752 2,247
2020/21 49.1% 49.8% -0.7 1,070 525
2019/20 41.3% 45.9% -4.6 3,911 1,615
2018/19 44.2% 45.8% -1.5 3,763 1,665
2017/18 43.3% 46.3% -3.0 4,594 1,989
2016/17 41.0% 47.1% -6.1 4,441 1,821
2015/16 44.4% 47.0% -2.7 4,098 1,818
2014/15 43.9% 46.9% -2.9 3,975 1,747
2013/14 44.8% 47.1% -2.2 3,738 1,676
2012/13 47.5% 47.1% +0.3 3,450 1,638
2011/12 50.6% 46.9% +3.7 3,770 1,907
2010/11 45.8% 46.3% -0.6 4,309 1,973
2009/10 42.4% 45.9% -3.5 3,796 1,608
2008/09 41.4% 45.3% -3.9 4,415 1,827
2007/08 43.1% 44.2% -1.1 4,389 1,891

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
7.9 weeks
4.0 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
+2.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
48.0%
1,390 of 2,898 slots
Weeks to open availability
13.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 13.7 weeks September 2024 — 13.6 weeks October 2024 — 10.6 weeks November 2024 — 7.1 weeks December 2024 — 8.3 weeks January 2025 — 9.4 weeks February 2025 — 8.3 weeks March 2025 — 5.9 weeks April 2025 — 5.1 weeks May 2025 — 5.3 weeks June 2025 — 4.9 weeks July 2025 — 5.6 weeks August 2025 — 7.3 weeks September 2025 — 5.1 weeks October 2025 — 5.7 weeks November 2025 — 5.2 weeks December 2025 — 6.7 weeks January 2026 — 6.2 weeks February 2026 — 6.7 weeks March 2026 — 6.4 weeks April 2026 — 6.0 weeks May 2026 — 4.9 weeks June 2026 — 5.4 weeks July 2026 — 7.9 weeks 7.9

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 7.9 wks 2,898 1,508 48.0%
June 2026 5.4 wks 3,015 1,649 45.3%
May 2026 4.9 wks 2,701 2,000 26.0%
April 2026 6.0 wks 2,693 2,168 19.5%
March 2026 6.4 wks 2,631 2,388 9.2%
February 2026 6.7 wks 2,758 2,492 9.6%
January 2026 6.2 wks 2,909 2,616 10.1%
December 2025 6.7 wks 2,808 2,655 5.4%
November 2025 5.2 wks 2,824 2,667 5.6%
October 2025 5.7 wks 3,088 2,957 4.2%
September 2025 5.1 wks 3,125 2,935 6.1%
August 2025 7.3 wks 3,063 2,872 6.2%
July 2025 5.6 wks 3,004 2,812 6.4%
June 2025 4.9 wks 3,052 2,864 6.2%
May 2025 5.3 wks 2,863 2,671 6.7%
April 2025 5.1 wks 2,116 1,972 6.8%
March 2025 5.9 wks 2,088 1,972 5.6%
February 2025 8.3 wks 2,078 1,962 5.6%
January 2025 9.4 wks 1,764 1,647 6.6%
December 2024 8.3 wks 1,763 1,646 6.6%
November 2024 7.1 wks 1,597 1,489 6.8%
October 2024 10.6 wks 1,581 1,497 5.3%
September 2024 13.6 wks 1,262 1,181 6.4%
August 2024 13.7 wks 1,109 1,021 7.9%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 42.38% · 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 42.38% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Folkestone?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Folkestone is 7.9 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Folkestone Driving Test Centre?
Folkestone Driving Test Centre is located at Palting House , Folkestone. 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