Canterbury Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Canterbury Test Centre

    The Canterbury Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Hometre Close, Marshwood Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1RF. This purpose-built facility offers a structured environment for those taking their driving test in the historic city of Canterbury. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions, from compact urban streets within the city walls to faster, more open roads on the outskirts. Learners can expect to navigate busy roundabouts, negotiate varying speed limits, and demonstrate proficiency in residential areas. The routes are designed to assess a candidate's ability to handle different traffic scenarios and road layouts encountered in daily driving. While specific pass rates can fluctuate, the centre generally maintains a rate consistent with the national average, suggesting a fair representation of typical driving challenges. Preparing for a test at Canterbury involves mastering both urban and suburban driving skills.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Canterbury

    Finding driving test cancellations at Canterbury Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations and earlier test dates at the Canterbury centre. This constant monitoring helps increase the chances of securing a sooner test slot. By utilising such services, aspiring drivers in Canterbury can potentially reduce their waiting period and take their test much sooner, accelerating their journey to getting a driving licence.

    Pass rate trend at Canterbury

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Canterbury has improved, moving from 43% to 50.3% (up 7.3 percentage points). It peaked at 51.4% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 41.8% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 46.1%. 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 50.3%
    2023-24 48.5%
    2022-23 51.4%
    2021-22 49.9%
    2020-21 50.4%
    2019-20 46.1%
    2018-19 46.8%
    2017-18 46.8%
    2016-17 48%
    2015-16 47.4%
    2014-15 42.5%
    2013-14 41.8%
    2012-13 45.7%
    2011-12 44.4%
    2010-11 42.7%
    2009-10 42.6%
    2008-09 42.4%
    2007-08 43%

    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 Canterbury to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.