MaidstoneDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Maidstone conducted 8,053 car practical tests and 4,850 candidates passed: a 60.2% pass rate, +10.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 25 of 267 centres and 4 of 31 in South East.
Practise Maidstone routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 14 practice routes near Maidstone with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Maidstone pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Maidstone
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 53.2% to 60.2% (+7 points). Test volumes changed too, from 3,993 to 8,053 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Maidstone | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,993 | 2,125 | 53.2% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 5,693 | 3,001 | 52.7% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 6,198 | 3,430 | 55.3% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 6,330 | 3,670 | 58% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 8,053 | 4,850 | 60.2% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was May 2025 (63.7% from 460 tests) and the weakest was June 2025 (57%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Maidstone
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Tunbridge Wells (22 km, 64.5%).
What the test at Maidstone involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Maidstone driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 4,850 passes from 8,053 car practical tests at Maidstone, a pass rate of 60.2%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Maidstone?
- 2,675 of 4,343 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (61.6%). 164 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Maidstone?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Tunbridge Wells, about 22 km away, at 64.5% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Maidstone?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 14 practice route patterns around Maidstone. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.