47.6%

Maidstone Driving Test Centre

Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LA

#176
National Rank
#12
In South East
+0.7%
vs Last Period
11,400
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

47.6%
Overall
46.1%
Male
49.2%
Female
Pass rate 47.6% (-3% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
11,400
Passes/Year
5,426
Fails/Year
5,974

About Maidstone Test Centre

Maidstone driving test centre is located at Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LA in Kent, South East. With a pass rate of 47.6%, it ranks #176 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Maidstone 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 Maidstone

  • Practice on roads around Tonbridge and Sittingbourne 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 Maidstone Compares

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

Centre Details

Address
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent
Postcode
ME16 8LA
Region
South East
County
Kent
Nearby Areas
Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Ashford

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