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Herne Bay Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Herne Bay Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

📍 Location and accommodation of Herne Bay Driving Test Centre

Test Center Address

Barton Road
Herne Bay
 CT6 7TT

​​🏢 Herne Bay Driving Test Centre facilities

🚻 There is dirt in the male and female toilets
♿ Full handicap access available
🅿️ Car parking test is fun for candidates

​​Test Center Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.2 (open reviews) 
  • Display Passing Rate: 51.0% 
  • Average Holding Time (2024–2025): 9.5 drowned

🛣️ Herne Bay Town Driving Test Routes

There are over 10 formal test routes in Herne Bay that assess your driving skills in city and coastal driving conditions.

You can get all the driving test routes in one place "Test Routes App"

✅ What tests are done at Herne Bay?

At Herne Bay Town Driving Test Centre, the car (Category B) driving test is conducted.


🗺️ Famous Herne Bay town driving test routes and areas

Herne Bay tests usually start at Barton Road, where the Town Driving Test Centre is located. The test routes are a mix of urban centre, residential areas, and coastal roads.

Common test areas:

  • One-way systems of Herne Bay Town Centre 
  • Recollore and the surrounding residential areas 
  • Coastal roads and walks 

Famous Streets:

  • A299 - Coastal Dual Carriageway 
  • B2230 - Residential and commercial zone 
  • Local city roads are used for free driving

Or for your ease you can use the Routes App (Recommended)

📅 What to Expect on Exam Day

Your test at Herne Bay Town Driving Test Centre would be something like this:

  • 👁️ Vision test – Read the number plate from a distance of 20.5 meters 
  • ❓ "Tell me" security question 
  • 🕓 40-minute drive – Includes 20 minutes of independent driving 
  • 🔁 One manoeuvre – Bay parking, parallel parking, or pull-up on the right and reverse 
  • ⚠️ Emergency stop – May appear in 1 out of every 3 tests

🏨 Budget-Friendly Hotels Near Herne Bay Driving Test Centre

If you’re coming from out of town or want to stay overnight before your test, these options are convenient and affordable:

  • Travelodge Canterbury 
  • Premier Inn Herne Bay 
  • Local B&B near Herne Bay

Staying close to the Town Driving Test Centre reduces stress and helps you stay focused on test day.

🚗 Improve your driving skills with the JNDS online course

Increase your confidence and make full preparations for the town driving test routes. This course is ideal for those who:

  • Are international license holders and are learning UK roads 
  • Are you nervous about driving again? 
  • Under-17 students who are doing preliminary preparation 
  • New learners who want to pass with confidence

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  • Road safety basics and advanced defensive driving tips
  • Navigating roundabouts, dual carriageways, and city traffic
  • Parking, reversing, and parallel parking techniques
  • Driving in your own car with confidence
  • UK-specific driving rules and best practices for international drivers
  • Full support in understanding theory test material and hazard perception
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📍 Places to hang out in Herne Bay after the test

After the test, visit these places to celebrate your success or relax:

  • Herne Bay Beach - For a relaxing walk 
  • Reculver Towers - For a historical site and nature walk 
  • Herne Bay Pier – perfect for a family outing with shops and cafés

🏘️ Herne Bay's best residential areas

Herne Bay has some good residential areas that stretch from the city center to the suburbs:

  • Sturry - Peaceful and family-friendly area 
  • Blaine - Residential area with easy access to amenities 
  • The surrounding coastal areas provide peace and natural beauty

❌ What if you don't pass the test?

Failure is a lesson. For improvement:

  • Practice again with a local instructor 
  • Strengthen your weak areas by joining our online course 
  • I already knew the town driving test routes, but I practiced again

 


Herne Bay Town Driving Test Centre offers a good variety of roads to improve your driving skills.

Key facts

  • Training Support: JNDS Online Driving Course is available

  • Amenities: Can, debilitated get to, stopping on site


  • Local stay: Travelodge Canterbury, Premier Inn Herne Bay, local B&Bs

  • Holding Up Time (2024–2025): 9.5 drowned


  • Recommended practice areas: Town Centre, A299, B2230

  • Preparation Tip: Consider Hern Bay Town driving test routes in advance.

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