There are two driving test centres at Canterbury. The first is the cars and the second is the larger goods vehicles. Therefore, it is essential that you arrive at the correct driving test centre otherwise you will miss your test appointment and lose your fee.

Canterbury – Challenging Roundabout

The Canterbury driving test centre for cars is located on New Dover Road. This is a busy area with challenging roundabouts. This ranges from small mini-roundabouts to large multilane roundabouts. Many learner drivers fail the driving test at smaller roundabouts because they stop unnecessarily. Always plan to stop but hope to go.

Canterbury – ‘A’ Roads

Also on the driving test from Canterbury, to expect a deal with high-speed ‘A’ roads such as the A28 and the A2050. Joining these roads can be tricky. The driving examiner will expect you to build up speed to match the traffic already on the ‘A’ road. When joining such roads, it is vital that you do not force the vehicle is already on the main road to slow down, swerve or to stop in any way.

More information on Canterbury 

Address for Canterbury Practical Driving Test Centre 
Canterbury DTC,           

25 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3AS

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Access to the driving test centre is via 2 steps. Therefore, candidates with a mobility impairment can be met by their driving examiner in the test centre car park. Unisex toilets are available at the test centre. However, please note that disabled toilets are not available. Limited car parking spaces available.Therefore, it is requested that you do not arrive too early for your appointment. Canterbury Driving test Centre conducts testing for cars only.

Nearby driving test centres to Canterbury.

Herne Bay driving test centre – Distance: 6.51 miles
Ashford (Kent) driving test centre – Distance: 12.72 miles
Folkestone driving test centre – Distance: 13.98 miles
Gillingham driving test centre – Distance: 22.85 miles
Maidstone driving test centre – Distance: 24.4 miles

Driving Test Canterbury – Pass Rate

Canterbury has a pass rate that is slightly higher than the UK average, with a pass rate of 47%, its 5% above the average for driving test centers across the country. This is calculated from a 6-month period of April to September 2016, in which 1586 driving tests were taken here. Out of this number 757 of them passed.

Each month around 250 candidates attempt their driving test at Canterbury, from which around 130 of them successfully passed.

In order to take one of our passes in a week course, you will need to hold a valid UK provisional driving license and have passed your theory test. If you do not have a practical test booked, don’t worry. Simply provide us with your driving license number along with your theory pass certificate number and we will get you a fast-track driving test – If you can need help to book your theory test, this can be arranged for you.

However, please remember that our semi-intensive driving course is designed for learners who have recently failed a practical driving test, international drivers, and those who are almost up to test standard. They are not suitable for the new beginner.