Centre directory
Folkestone test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Folkestone. It combines the recorded centre location around Folkestone and FolkestoneKent, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Folkestone
The recorded address places this centre in Folkestone and FolkestoneKent. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Earls Avenue (A259), Shorncliffe Road (A259), Cheriton Road (A259), Sandgate Road (A259), Radnor Park Road (A259), and Sandgate Hill (A259) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Folkestone Central and Folkestone West.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Folkestone
Folkestone recorded a 42.4% pass rate in the published period, 10.9 percentage points below the 53.3% regional figure and 7.7 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 42.2%
- Automatic tests
- 34.3%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 78
- Median wait
- 7.9 weeks
3,352 first attempts in 2025–26
1,913 automatic tests in 2025–26
2.3% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1,390 standard slots still available (48.0%) and 13 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Folkestone
Palting HouseTrinity RoadFolkestoneFolkestoneKentCT20 2RHUse the map to plan your arrival around CT20 and orient yourself using Earls Avenue (A259), Shorncliffe Road (A259), and Cheriton Road (A259). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Folkestone?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Folkestone test centre?
Folkestone is recorded at Palting House, Trinity Road, Folkestone, FolkestoneKent, CT20 2RH. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Folkestone?
Earls Avenue (A259), Shorncliffe Road (A259), Cheriton Road (A259), Sandgate Road (A259), Radnor Park Road (A259), and Sandgate Hill (A259) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Folkestone?
DVSA recorded 7,818 car tests and a 42.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Folkestone?
The official neighbour dataset lists Ashford (Kent), Canterbury, and Herne Bay as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Folkestone?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.