Canterbury

Canterbury Driving Test Centre, at Hersden near the A28, feeds directly onto the A2 dual carriageway before threading medieval lanes over the River Stour. Parking is limited; toilets (including disabled) are on site and staff will help with wheelchair access. Expect 8 weeks to book unless you jump on a cancellation.

Address

Simmonds Road
Wincheap Industrial Estate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3RA

Nearby Test Centres
Test Offered
  • Car
Parking
Limited car parking spaces available
Toilets
Male and female toilets are available
Pass Rate
2015-16 47.4%
2016-17 48.0%
2017-18 46.8%
2018-19 46.8%
2019-20 46.1%
Contact

Phone number:

0300 200 1122

Email:

customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk

WhatsApp:

+44 (0)1908 787001

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Disabled Access
N/A
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How To Get There

1. By car

Riverside Business Park, Stour Street, CT1 2NZ. From A28 ring road turn into Stour St—DVSA unit next to PureGym; car park pay & display.

2. By public transport

  • Rail – Canterbury East 0.4 mi SW.
  • Bus – Stagecoach 4/5 stop on St George’s Lane.

3. Cycling

Crab & Winkle Way (NCN 1) riverside spur meets Stour St—stands outside Westgate Towers.

Common Local Pitfalls

1. Wincheap roundabout (A2/A28)

  • Typical slip‑up – choosing wrong lane and being shunted toward retail park.
  • Quick fix – pick lane at 300 yds, keep to arrow and exit at 25 mph.

2. St Dunstan’s level crossing

  • Typical slip‑up – stalling on uphill restart when barriers lift.
  • Quick fix – handbrake, bite, slight gas, release smoothly.

3. City‑centre 20 mph loop

  • Typical slip‑up – creeping over 22 mph on narrow one‑way streets.
  • Quick fix – stay in 2nd, keep revs low and watch repeaters.
More You Need To Know

1. About Canterbury Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Manwood Road centre has a generous bay‑lined yard; medieval city walls add tight turns immediately.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bay parking normal; independent driving via A2 Brenley Corner.

3. After You Pass

Book M2 Pass Plus and licence shows in two weeks.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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Canterbury

Simmonds Road
Wincheap Industrial Estate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3RA

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