Herne Bay Driving Test Centre, at Westbrook House, Carlton Road CT6 5QJ, sits between the A299 Thanet Way and the seafront A28. Expect 60 mph spurts on the Thanet Way, double mini‑roundabouts at Greenhill and tight harbour lanes around Central Parade. Parking is limited to six bays; male/female toilets are inside and staff will assist wheelchair users. Tests often book 8–10 weeks ahead unless you pounce on a cancellation.
Altria Business Park
Margate Road, Thanet Way
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6LA
2015-16 43.2%
2016-17 43.4%
2017-18 42.3%
2018-19 44.4%
2019-20 42.9%
Phone number:
0300 200 1122
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Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Macdonald Road CT6 5DG. From A299 follow Canterbury Rd then Bullockstone Rd; turn left into Macdonald Rd – DVSA at end.
Crab & Winkle way NCN 1 along seafront – hoops at station.
The centre is located at Wealden Forest Park, CT6 7QX. It provides marked bays.
You will perform bay or parallel parking, an emergency stop, and around twenty minutes of independent driving. Routes typically include the A299 Thanet Way.
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Altria Business Park
Margate Road, Thanet Way
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6LA
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