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Sevenoaks Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks.

How Sevenoaks compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 59.02%, 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%
Sevenoaks Overall
59.02%
2025/26 figures
Sevenoaks Automatic
54.20%
Sevenoaks 1st Attempt
60.91%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Sevenoaks male pass rate
57.23%
Sevenoaks male automatic
52.82%
Sevenoaks male first attempt
59.61%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Sevenoaks female pass rate
61.28%
Sevenoaks female automatic
55.17%
Sevenoaks female first attempt
62.48%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
59.0%
Best year
59.5%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+14.4 pts
Years published
19
Sevenoaks Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Sevenoaks 44.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Sevenoaks 43.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Sevenoaks 46.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Sevenoaks 49.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Sevenoaks 51.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Sevenoaks 51.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Sevenoaks 53.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Sevenoaks 52.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Sevenoaks 49.2%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Sevenoaks 52.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Sevenoaks 53.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Sevenoaks 50.8%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Sevenoaks 51.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Sevenoaks 53.5%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Sevenoaks 59.5%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Sevenoaks 53.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Sevenoaks 48.7%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Sevenoaks 53.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Sevenoaks 59.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 59.0% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 59.0% 50.0% +9.0 6,740 3,978
2024/25 53.6% 48.7% +4.9 6,386 3,421
2023/24 48.7% 47.9% +0.8 5,806 2,827
2022/23 53.7% 48.4% +5.3 4,921 2,642
2021/22 59.5% 48.9% +10.6 3,765 2,240
2020/21 53.5% 49.8% +3.7 684 366
2019/20 51.4% 45.9% +5.5 4,397 2,262
2018/19 50.8% 45.8% +5.0 5,173 2,628
2017/18 53.3% 46.3% +7.0 5,211 2,777
2016/17 52.4% 47.1% +5.3 5,760 3,018
2015/16 49.2% 47.0% +2.2 4,961 2,443
2014/15 52.3% 46.9% +5.4 4,704 2,461
2013/14 53.9% 47.1% +6.8 4,723 2,545
2012/13 51.8% 47.1% +4.7 4,184 2,169
2011/12 51.9% 46.9% +4.9 4,291 2,225
2010/11 49.6% 46.3% +3.3 3,395 1,685
2009/10 46.3% 45.9% +0.4 3,218 1,491
2008/09 43.3% 45.3% -2.0 3,778 1,635
2007/08 44.6% 44.2% +0.4 4,031 1,799

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.7 weeks
0.3 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.2 weeks
vs October 2025
Slots still bookable
1.0%
16 of 1,590 slots
Weeks to open availability
19.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Nov 24 Mar 25 Jul 25 Nov 25 Mar 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 GB 11.0 November 2024 — 7.6 weeks December 2024 — 9.4 weeks January 2025 — 10.4 weeks February 2025 — 8.9 weeks March 2025 — 7.6 weeks April 2025 — 9.9 weeks May 2025 — 10.9 weeks June 2025 — 9.9 weeks July 2025 — 8.0 weeks August 2025 — 9.7 weeks September 2025 — 10.9 weeks October 2025 — 10.9 weeks November 2025 — 9.9 weeks December 2025 — 10.4 weeks January 2026 — 14.1 weeks February 2026 — 13.1 weeks March 2026 — 15.1 weeks April 2026 — 9.7 weeks May 2026 — 12.0 weeks June 2026 — 11.4 weeks July 2026 — 10.4 weeks August 2026 — 16.2 weeks September 2026 — 15.0 weeks October 2026 — 10.7 weeks 10.7

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

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
October 2026 10.7 wks 1,590 1,574 1.0%
September 2026 15.0 wks 1,723 1,618 6.1%
August 2026 16.2 wks 1,700 1,609 5.4%
July 2026 10.4 wks 1,478 1,386 6.2%
June 2026 11.4 wks 1,642 1,555 5.3%
May 2026 12.0 wks 1,663 1,590 4.4%
April 2026 9.7 wks 1,653 1,575 4.7%
March 2026 15.1 wks 1,747 1,651 5.5%
February 2026 13.1 wks 1,696 1,661 2.1%
January 2026 14.1 wks 1,823 1,739 4.6%
December 2025 10.4 wks 1,853 1,772 4.4%
November 2025 9.9 wks 2,195 2,104 4.1%
October 2025 10.9 wks 2,192 2,165 1.2%
September 2025 10.9 wks 2,352 2,237 4.9%
August 2025 9.7 wks 2,222 2,099 5.5%
July 2025 8.0 wks 1,642 1,556 5.2%
June 2025 9.9 wks 1,845 1,750 5.1%
May 2025 10.9 wks 1,752 1,629 7.0%
April 2025 9.9 wks 1,884 1,780 5.5%
March 2025 7.6 wks 1,788 1,706 4.6%
February 2025 8.9 wks 2,020 1,981 1.9%
January 2025 10.4 wks 2,256 2,154 4.5%
December 2024 9.4 wks 2,122 2,057 3.1%
November 2024 7.6 wks 2,157 2,070 4.0%

Driving instructors near Sevenoaks test centre

Top-rated local driving schools within 10 miles. Learners who take lessons near the centre get to practise its roads.

All 12 driving instructors in Sevenoaks

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 59.02% · 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 Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 59.02% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Sevenoaks?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Sevenoaks is 10.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for October 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.0 weeks.
How do I get to Sevenoaks Driving Test Centre?
Sevenoaks Driving Test Centre is located at 45 Argyle Road, Sevenoaks. 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