Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Kings Lynn 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 Kings Lynn.

How Kings Lynn compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.94%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Kings Lynn Overall
51.94%
2025/26 figures
Kings Lynn Automatic
40.73%
Kings Lynn 1st Attempt
52.87%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Kings Lynn male pass rate
53.88%
Kings Lynn male automatic
44.76%
Kings Lynn male first attempt
54.98%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Kings Lynn female pass rate
49.76%
Kings Lynn female automatic
38.44%
Kings Lynn female first attempt
50.44%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Kings Lynn has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2008/09 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
51.9%
Best year
56.4%
2020/21
Change since 2008/09
+5.5 pts
Years published
17
Kings Lynn Great Britain average
40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 2009 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2008/09 — Kings Lynn 46.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Kings Lynn 48.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Kings Lynn 50.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Kings Lynn 52.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Kings Lynn 50.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Kings Lynn 53.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Kings Lynn 54.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Kings Lynn 50.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Kings Lynn 46.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Kings Lynn 49.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Kings Lynn 48.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Kings Lynn 56.4%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Kings Lynn 53.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Kings Lynn 51.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Kings Lynn 47.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Kings Lynn 46.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Kings Lynn 51.9%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.9% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.9% 50.0% +1.9 6,694 3,477
2024/25 46.0% 48.7% -2.7 7,405 3,404
2023/24 47.8% 47.9% -0.1 7,597 3,632
2022/23 51.8% 48.4% +3.5 6,722 3,484
2021/22 53.9% 48.9% +5.0 5,639 3,041
2020/21 56.4% 49.8% +6.6 1,755 990
2019/20 48.8% 45.9% +2.9 5,448 2,661
2018/19 49.7% 45.8% +3.9 5,500 2,732
2017/18 46.6% 46.3% +0.3 6,166 2,875
2016/17 50.0% 47.1% +2.9 6,564 3,284
2015/16 54.8% 47.0% +7.7 5,402 2,959
2014/15 53.7% 46.9% +6.8 4,643 2,495
2013/14 50.1% 47.1% +3.1 4,719 2,366
2012/13 52.7% 47.1% +5.6 4,782 2,521
2011/12 50.6% 46.9% +3.6 5,443 2,752
2009/10 48.5% 45.9% +2.6 4,094 1,986
2008/09 46.4% 45.3% +1.1 3,784 1,757

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
15.4 weeks
3.5 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+4.4 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.5%
98 of 1,780 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 6.0 weeks September 2024 — 5.3 weeks October 2024 — 5.0 weeks November 2024 — 8.2 weeks December 2024 — 6.9 weeks January 2025 — 8.0 weeks February 2025 — 10.1 weeks March 2025 — 7.1 weeks April 2025 — 9.5 weeks May 2025 — 9.6 weeks June 2025 — 9.3 weeks July 2025 — 11.0 weeks August 2025 — 13.9 weeks September 2025 — 13.9 weeks October 2025 — 10.8 weeks November 2025 — 13.4 weeks December 2025 — 13.6 weeks January 2026 — 9.3 weeks February 2026 — 6.2 weeks March 2026 — 9.9 weeks April 2026 — 14.0 weeks May 2026 — 18.7 weeks June 2026 — 16.1 weeks July 2026 — 15.4 weeks 15.4

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 15.4 wks 1,780 1,682 5.5%
June 2026 16.1 wks 1,896 1,809 4.6%
May 2026 18.7 wks 2,002 1,903 4.9%
April 2026 14.0 wks 2,041 1,915 6.2%
March 2026 9.9 wks 1,914 1,877 1.9%
February 2026 6.2 wks 2,066 1,944 5.9%
January 2026 9.3 wks 1,904 1,775 6.8%
December 2025 13.6 wks 1,805 1,678 7.0%
November 2025 13.4 wks 1,770 1,683 4.9%
October 2025 10.8 wks 1,780 1,756 1.3%
September 2025 13.9 wks 2,099 2,015 4.0%
August 2025 13.9 wks 2,279 2,188 4.0%
July 2025 11.0 wks 2,213 2,106 4.8%
June 2025 9.3 wks 2,446 2,305 5.8%
May 2025 9.6 wks 2,418 2,280 5.7%
April 2025 9.5 wks 2,206 2,102 4.7%
March 2025 7.1 wks 2,364 2,216 6.3%
February 2025 10.1 wks 2,706 2,525 6.7%
January 2025 8.0 wks 2,883 2,661 7.7%
December 2024 6.9 wks 2,950 2,610 11.5%
November 2024 8.2 wks 3,043 2,349 22.8%
October 2024 5.0 wks 2,377 1,930 18.8%
September 2024 5.3 wks 2,537 1,982 21.9%
August 2024 6.0 wks 2,207 1,954 11.5%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.94% · 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 Kings Lynn 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 Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.94% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Kings Lynn?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Kings Lynn is 15.4 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre?
Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre is located at Rollesby Road, Kings Lynn. 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