Tunbridge Wells Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Kent.

    About Tunbridge Wells Test Centre

    Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Tunbridge Wells Driving Test Centre is located in southwest Kent, within the administrative boundaries of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The test centre is situated at Units 1-2, Chapman Way, High Brooms Industrial Estate, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EF. This location means test routes will feature a diverse range of road conditions. Expect to navigate busy urban roads, suburban streets, and potentially some rural sections in the surrounding Kent countryside. Examiners will assess your ability to handle various traffic systems, including roundabouts, crossroads, and potentially dual carriageways depending on the specific route. The test centre's position within an industrial estate also suggests manoeuvres such as bay parking or reversing around a corner may be conducted in quieter areas first, before heading out onto busier main roads. The pass rate in Tunbridge Wells is consistently above the national average, indicating a favourable environment for test takers, though individual performance remains key.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Tunbridge Wells

    Driving test cancellations at Tunbridge Wells can be challenging to secure due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available slots. Find Me A Driving Test offers a continuous 24/7 scanning service of the DVSA booking system for Tunbridge Wells. This significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier driving test appointment. Instant alerts are sent directly to your device, allowing you to book cancellations promptly. Manual searching for cancellations is time-consuming and often fruitless, making an automated service highly beneficial for those aiming to pass their test sooner at this Kent location.

    Pass rate trend at Tunbridge Wells

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Tunbridge Wells, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Tunbridge Wells has improved, moving from 50.6% to 58.9% (up 8.3 percentage points). It peaked at 61.1% in 2012-13 and was lowest at 47.7% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 55.4%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 58.9%
    2023-24 59.5%
    2022-23 58.6%
    2021-22 59.7%
    2020-21 58.6%
    2019-20 50.5%
    2018-19 47.7%
    2017-18 50.7%
    2016-17 52.6%
    2015-16 52.8%
    2014-15 52.5%
    2013-14 57.9%
    2012-13 61.1%
    2011-12 58.6%
    2010-11 56.6%
    2009-10 58.4%
    2008-09 51.7%
    2007-08 50.6%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Tunbridge Wells to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.