Herne Bay Driving Test Pass Rate
The Herne Bay driving test centre recorded a 55.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,674 tests — that is 5.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Herne Bay has a 55.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 100 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
55.9%
Tests conducted
10,674
National rank
100 / 317
vs national avg
+5.9 pts
How Herne Bay compares
At 55.9%, Herne Bay is 5.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 100 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 Herne Bay in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Chesterfield | 56.2% | 6,605 |
| 98 | Bradford (Heaton) | 56.1% | 8,354 |
| 99 | Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.0% | 10,636 |
| 101 | Skegness | 55.9% | 2,078 |
| 102 | Orkney | 55.9% | 320 |
| 103 | Irvine | 55.7% | 4,941 |
Frequently asked questions about Herne Bay test centre
What is the pass rate at Herne Bay test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Herne Bay was 55.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,674 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Herne Bay rank against other UK test centres?
Herne Bay ranks 100 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 Herne Bay?
10,674 car practical driving tests were conducted at Herne Bay during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Herne Bay?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Herne Bay (55.9%) include Bradford (Heaton), Bredbury (Manchester), Skegness, Orkney. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Herne Bay?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Herne Bay. Its 55.9% 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.