Canterbury Driving Test Pass Rate
The Canterbury driving test centre recorded a 45.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,670 tests — that is 4.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Canterbury has a 45.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 265 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.8%
Tests conducted
4,670
National rank
265 / 317
vs national avg
-4.2 pts
How Canterbury compares
At 45.8%, Canterbury is 4.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 265 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Canterbury in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 46.1% | 362 |
| 263 | Heckmondwike | 45.8% | 5,471 |
| 264 | Stafford | 45.8% | 5,365 |
| 266 | Inverness (Longman Drive) | 45.8% | 3,252 |
| 267 | Burgess Hill | 45.5% | 11,237 |
| 268 | Wakefield | 45.4% | 11,653 |
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury test centre
What is the pass rate at Canterbury test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Canterbury was 45.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,670 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Canterbury rank against other UK test centres?
Canterbury ranks 265 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Canterbury?
4,670 car practical driving tests were conducted at Canterbury during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Canterbury?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Canterbury (45.8%) include Heckmondwike, Stafford, Inverness (Longman Drive), Burgess Hill. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Canterbury?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Canterbury. Its 45.8% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.