Herne Bay

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.

Address

Altria Business Park
Margate Road, Thanet Way
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6LA

Nearby Test Centres
Test Offered
  • Car
  • Motorcycle module 1
  • Motorcycle module 2
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3
Parking
Limited car parking spaces available
Toilets
Male and female toilets are available
Pass Rate
2015-16 43.2%
2016-17 43.4%
2017-18 42.3%
2018-19 44.4%
2019-20 42.9%
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

Macdonald Road CT6 5DG. From A299 follow Canterbury Rd then Bullockstone Rd; turn left into Macdonald Rd – DVSA at end.

2. By public transport

  • Rail – Herne Bay 1 mi N; bus 6 to “Macdonald Road”.

3. Cycling

Crab & Winkle way NCN 1 along seafront – hoops at station.

Common Local Pitfalls

1. Thanet Way (A299) roundabout east

  • Typical slip‑up – taking inside lane for Canterbury and cutting across exit.
  • Quick fix – pick lane two at countdown board, exit cleanly.

2. Bullockstone Rd gas‑works chicane

  • Typical slip‑up – over‑speeding through temporary single‑file section.
  • Quick fix – obey 20 mph board, give priority, pass at walking pace.

3. Central 20 mph scheme

  • Typical slip‑up – creeping above 20 mph on Mortimer St.
  • Quick fix – stay 2nd, scan for repeaters, keep to 18 mph.
More You Need To Know

1. About Herne Bay Test Centre from a Learner’s View

The centre is located at Wealden Forest Park, CT6 7QX. It provides marked bays.

2. What to Expect on the Day

You will perform bay or parallel parking, an emergency stop, and around twenty minutes of independent driving. Routes typically include the A299 Thanet Way.

3. After You Pass

Digital pass upload gets your photocard within roughly ten days. Book Pass Plus covering M2 and Dartford Crossing.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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Herne Bay

Altria Business Park
Margate Road, Thanet Way
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6LA

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