Centre directory
Maidstone test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Maidstone. It combines the recorded centre location around Maidstone and Kent, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Maidstone
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 9 Nov 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
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 Maidstone
The recorded address places this centre in Maidstone 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 Loose Road (A229), Sheals Crescent (A229), Postley Road (A229), Hayle Road (A229), Upper Stone Street (A229), and College Road (A229) 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone
Maidstone recorded a 60.2% pass rate in the published period, 6.9 percentage points above the 53.3% regional figure and 10.1 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
- 61.6%
- Automatic tests
- 53.6%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 164
- Median wait
- 10 weeks
4,343 first attempts in 2025–26
2,603 automatic tests in 2025–26
3.8% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 317 standard slots still available (8.1%) and 22.8 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 Maidstone
Unit 1 North CourtSouth Park Business VillageArmstrong RoadMaidstoneKentME15 6JZUse the map to plan your arrival around ME15 and orient yourself using Loose Road (A229), Sheals Crescent (A229), and Postley Road (A229). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Maidstone?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Maidstone test centre?
Maidstone is recorded at Unit 1 North Court, South Park Business Village, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JZ. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Maidstone?
Loose Road (A229), Sheals Crescent (A229), Postley Road (A229), Hayle Road (A229), Upper Stone Street (A229), and College Road (A229) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Maidstone?
DVSA recorded 8,053 car tests and a 60.2% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 10 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Maidstone?
The official neighbour dataset lists Gillingham, Tunbridge Wells, and Sevenoaks as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Maidstone?
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.