49.8%

Folkestone Driving Test Centre

Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JG

#133
National Rank
#14
In South East
+0.7%
vs Last Period
8,600
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

49.8%
Overall
48.3%
Male
51.4%
Female
Pass rate 49.8% (-0.8% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
8,600
Passes/Year
4,283
Fails/Year
4,317

About Folkestone Test Centre

Folkestone driving test centre is located at Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JG in Kent, South East. With a pass rate of 49.8%, it ranks #133 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Folkestone has a pass rate close to the national average of 50.6%. The test routes here include a typical mix of residential roads, main roads, and junctions that provide a balanced assessment of driving ability.

Tips for Passing at Folkestone

  • Practice on roads around Hythe and Dover to familiarise yourself with likely test routes
  • Pay special attention to mirror checks and observations at junctions
  • Book your test for mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid rush hour traffic
  • Take a mock test with your instructor on the most common test routes from this centre
  • Arrive 10 minutes early and familiarise yourself with the car park exit

How Folkestone Compares

Compared to the South East regional average of 49.4%, Folkestone is above average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent
Postcode
CT19 5JG
Region
South East
County
Kent
Nearby Areas
Hythe, Dover, Hawkinge

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