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Tunbridge Wells Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells.

How Tunbridge Wells compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 64.53%, 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%
Tunbridge Wells Overall
64.53%
2025/26 figures
Tunbridge Wells Automatic
60.96%
Tunbridge Wells 1st Attempt
65.43%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Tunbridge Wells male pass rate
65.24%
Tunbridge Wells male automatic
61.49%
Tunbridge Wells male first attempt
66.65%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Tunbridge Wells female pass rate
63.66%
Tunbridge Wells female automatic
60.60%
Tunbridge Wells female first attempt
64.01%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
64.5%
Best year
64.5%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+13.9 pts
Years published
19
Tunbridge Wells Great Britain average
40% 48% 55% 63% 70% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Tunbridge Wells 50.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Tunbridge Wells 51.7%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Tunbridge Wells 58.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Tunbridge Wells 56.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Tunbridge Wells 58.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Tunbridge Wells 61.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Tunbridge Wells 57.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Tunbridge Wells 52.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Tunbridge Wells 52.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Tunbridge Wells 52.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Tunbridge Wells 50.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Tunbridge Wells 47.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Tunbridge Wells 50.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Tunbridge Wells 58.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Tunbridge Wells 59.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Tunbridge Wells 58.6%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Tunbridge Wells 59.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Tunbridge Wells 58.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Tunbridge Wells 64.5%, Great Britain 50.0% 64.5% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 64.5% 50.0% +14.5 5,726 3,695
2024/25 58.9% 48.7% +10.2 4,887 2,876
2023/24 59.5% 47.9% +11.6 4,332 2,577
2022/23 58.6% 48.4% +10.3 3,381 1,982
2021/22 59.7% 48.9% +10.8 4,392 2,622
2020/21 58.6% 49.8% +8.8 1,466 859
2019/20 50.5% 45.9% +4.6 4,580 2,313
2018/19 47.7% 45.8% +1.9 4,849 2,314
2017/18 50.7% 46.3% +4.3 5,046 2,556
2016/17 52.6% 47.1% +5.5 5,587 2,938
2015/16 52.8% 47.0% +5.8 5,152 2,721
2014/15 52.5% 46.9% +5.6 4,453 2,336
2013/14 57.9% 47.1% +10.9 4,638 2,687
2012/13 61.1% 47.1% +13.9 4,287 2,618
2011/12 58.6% 46.9% +11.7 4,509 2,641
2010/11 56.6% 46.3% +10.3 5,018 2,841
2009/10 58.4% 45.9% +12.6 4,377 2,558
2008/09 51.7% 45.3% +6.4 4,395 2,271
2007/08 50.6% 44.2% +6.4 4,204 2,129

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Tunbridge Wells, 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
-4.9 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
6.1%
123 of 2,025 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 8.1 weeks September 2024 — 10.3 weeks October 2024 — 11.4 weeks November 2024 — 11.3 weeks December 2024 — 10.9 weeks January 2025 — 10.7 weeks February 2025 — 7.4 weeks March 2025 — 9.7 weeks April 2025 — 15.1 weeks May 2025 — 11.3 weeks June 2025 — 10.5 weeks July 2025 — 14.9 weeks August 2025 — 14.4 weeks September 2025 — 12.1 weeks October 2025 — 11.3 weeks November 2025 — 10.1 weeks December 2025 — 13.0 weeks January 2026 — 11.3 weeks February 2026 — 8.6 weeks March 2026 — 9.8 weeks April 2026 — 9.6 weeks May 2026 — 11.3 weeks June 2026 — 12.0 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 2,025 1,902 6.1%
June 2026 12.0 wks 2,016 1,897 5.9%
May 2026 11.3 wks 1,776 1,688 5.0%
April 2026 9.6 wks 1,721 1,612 6.3%
March 2026 9.8 wks 1,582 1,464 7.5%
February 2026 8.6 wks 1,704 1,628 4.5%
January 2026 11.3 wks 1,760 1,662 5.6%
December 2025 13.0 wks 1,733 1,629 6.0%
November 2025 10.1 wks 1,733 1,633 5.8%
October 2025 11.3 wks 1,833 1,764 3.8%
September 2025 12.1 wks 1,910 1,773 7.2%
August 2025 14.4 wks 1,455 1,377 5.4%
July 2025 14.9 wks 1,644 1,540 6.3%
June 2025 10.5 wks 1,788 1,675 6.3%
May 2025 11.3 wks 1,682 1,593 5.3%
April 2025 15.1 wks 1,609 1,524 5.3%
March 2025 9.7 wks 1,273 1,206 5.3%
February 2025 7.4 wks 1,646 1,572 4.5%
January 2025 10.7 wks 1,591 1,544 3.0%
December 2024 10.9 wks 1,642 1,594 2.9%
November 2024 11.3 wks 1,615 1,526 5.5%
October 2024 11.4 wks 1,576 1,485 5.8%
September 2024 10.3 wks 1,619 1,527 5.7%
August 2024 8.1 wks 1,124 1,057 6.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 64.53% · 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 64.53% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Tunbridge Wells?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Tunbridge Wells is 10.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Tunbridge Wells Driving Test Centre?
Tunbridge Wells Driving Test Centre is located at 8 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. 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