Centre directory
Herne Bay test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Herne Bay. It combines the recorded centre location around Herne Bay and Kent, 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 Herne Bay
The recorded address places this centre in a business or enterprise setting around Herne Bay and Kent. 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 Thanet Way (A299), Margate Road, Mickleburgh Hill, Reculver Road, Hunters Forstal Road, and Mill Lane within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Thanet Way (A299) with local roads such as Margate Road, Mickleburgh Hill, Reculver Road, Hunters Forstal Road, and Mill Lane makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts.
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 Herne Bay
Herne Bay recorded a 55.9% pass rate in the published period, 2.6 percentage points above the 53.3% regional figure and 5.8 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 56.3%
- Automatic tests
- 52.2%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 327
- Median wait
- 7 weeks
5,179 first attempts in 2025–26
2,601 automatic tests in 2025–26
6.3% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1,013 standard slots still available (24.7%) and 16 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 Herne Bay
Altria Business ParkMargate RoadThanet WayHerne BayKentCT6 6GZUse the map to plan your arrival around CT6 and orient yourself using Thanet Way (A299), Margate Road, and Mickleburgh Hill. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Herne Bay?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Herne Bay test centre?
Herne Bay is recorded at Altria Business Park, Margate Road, Thanet Way, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6GZ. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Herne Bay?
Thanet Way (A299), Margate Road, Mickleburgh Hill, Reculver Road, Hunters Forstal Road, and Mill Lane are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Herne Bay?
DVSA recorded 10,674 car tests and a 55.9% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Herne Bay?
The official neighbour dataset lists Canterbury, Ashford (Kent), and Gillingham as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Herne Bay?
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.