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Maidstone Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Maidstone 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 Maidstone.

How Maidstone compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 60.23%, 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%
Maidstone Overall
60.23%
2025/26 figures
Maidstone Automatic
53.63%
Maidstone 1st Attempt
61.59%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Maidstone male pass rate
60.91%
Maidstone male automatic
54.46%
Maidstone male first attempt
62.80%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Maidstone female pass rate
59.32%
Maidstone female automatic
53.05%
Maidstone female first attempt
60.07%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
60.2%
Best year
60.2%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+13.6 pts
Years published
19
Maidstone Great Britain average
35% 43% 50% 58% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Maidstone 46.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Maidstone 46.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Maidstone 50.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Maidstone 50.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Maidstone 52.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Maidstone 52.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Maidstone 49.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Maidstone 49.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Maidstone 47.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Maidstone 46.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Maidstone 43.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Maidstone 44.4%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Maidstone 45.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Maidstone 57.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Maidstone 53.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Maidstone 52.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Maidstone 55.3%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Maidstone 58.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Maidstone 60.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 60.2% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 60.2% 50.0% +10.2 8,053 4,850
2024/25 58.0% 48.7% +9.3 6,330 3,670
2023/24 55.3% 47.9% +7.5 6,198 3,430
2022/23 52.7% 48.4% +4.4 5,693 3,001
2021/22 53.2% 48.9% +4.3 3,993 2,125
2020/21 57.6% 49.8% +7.8 1,353 780
2019/20 45.4% 45.9% -0.5 5,746 2,611
2018/19 44.4% 45.8% -1.4 6,226 2,764
2017/18 43.0% 46.3% -3.3 6,106 2,624
2016/17 46.1% 47.1% -1.0 6,011 2,773
2015/16 47.9% 47.0% +0.9 5,590 2,679
2014/15 49.8% 46.9% +2.9 5,381 2,681
2013/14 49.5% 47.1% +2.4 5,306 2,627
2012/13 52.5% 47.1% +5.4 5,384 2,829
2011/12 52.9% 46.9% +6.0 6,332 3,351
2010/11 50.2% 46.3% +3.9 5,674 2,849
2009/10 50.4% 45.9% +4.5 5,356 2,697
2008/09 46.5% 45.3% +1.2 6,586 3,064
2007/08 46.6% 44.2% +2.4 5,803 2,703

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.0 weeks
1.9 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.6 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
8.1%
317 of 3,895 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.8
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 — 8.1 weeks September 2024 — 11.4 weeks October 2024 — 11.4 weeks November 2024 — 11.1 weeks December 2024 — 9.1 weeks January 2025 — 9.9 weeks February 2025 — 10.0 weeks March 2025 — 9.4 weeks April 2025 — 9.1 weeks May 2025 — 11.1 weeks June 2025 — 10.9 weeks July 2025 — 10.6 weeks August 2025 — 11.3 weeks September 2025 — 7.4 weeks October 2025 — 7.4 weeks November 2025 — 8.4 weeks December 2025 — 9.0 weeks January 2026 — 9.6 weeks February 2026 — 8.4 weeks March 2026 — 7.9 weeks April 2026 — 9.1 weeks May 2026 — 7.6 weeks June 2026 — 5.6 weeks July 2026 — 10.0 weeks 10.0

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 10.0 wks 3,895 3,578 8.1%
June 2026 5.6 wks 3,897 3,629 6.9%
May 2026 7.6 wks 3,621 3,449 4.8%
April 2026 9.1 wks 3,593 3,403 5.3%
March 2026 7.9 wks 3,484 3,245 6.9%
February 2026 8.4 wks 3,492 3,272 6.3%
January 2026 9.6 wks 3,258 3,059 6.1%
December 2025 9.0 wks 2,978 2,760 7.3%
November 2025 8.4 wks 2,868 2,705 5.7%
October 2025 7.4 wks 2,526 2,464 2.5%
September 2025 7.4 wks 2,565 2,428 5.3%
August 2025 11.3 wks 2,303 2,157 6.3%
July 2025 10.6 wks 2,137 1,976 7.5%
June 2025 10.9 wks 2,157 2,024 6.2%
May 2025 11.1 wks 1,837 1,669 9.1%
April 2025 9.1 wks 1,756 1,655 5.8%
March 2025 9.4 wks 1,685 1,573 6.6%
February 2025 10.0 wks 1,704 1,632 4.2%
January 2025 9.9 wks 1,832 1,737 5.2%
December 2024 9.1 wks 1,731 1,616 6.6%
November 2024 11.1 wks 1,561 1,490 4.5%
October 2024 11.4 wks 1,711 1,629 4.8%
September 2024 11.4 wks 1,631 1,555 4.7%
August 2024 8.1 wks 1,672 1,566 6.3%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 60.23% · 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 60.23% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Maidstone?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Maidstone is 10.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Maidstone Driving Test Centre?
Maidstone Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 1 North Court, Maidstone. 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