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Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre

Everything you need before booking a driving test at Kings Lynn — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 46% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.

By DriveSidekick  |  DVSA data to 2024/25  |  Waiting times updated May 2026

46%

Kings Lynn pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)

48.7%

National average pass rate (2024/25)

19 wks

Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)

46.9% / 44.9%

Male / female pass rate (2024/25)

Pass rate at Kings Lynn

In 2024/25, 46% of practical driving tests at Kings Lynn ended in a pass — below the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 46.9% of tests and female candidates 44.9% (from 3,979 and 3,426 tests respectively). That is 1.8 percentage points lower than in 2023/24 (47.8%).

Pass rate by year

YearOverallMaleFemaleTests conducted
2019/2048.8%53%45.3%5,448
2020/2156.4%57.7%55.3%1,755
2021/2253.9%57.7%50.2%5,639
2022/2351.8%54%49.4%6,722
2023/2447.8%49%46.4%7,597
2024/2546%46.9%44.9%7,405

Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.

What the pass rate actually tells you

Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Kings Lynn is the most reliable way to shift the odds.

Kings Lynn driving test routes

The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Kings Lynn still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.

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Waiting times at Kings Lynn

As of May 2026, learners booking at Kings Lynn faced a typical wait of around 19 weeks for a test slot. About 4.9% of appointments in the DVSA's 24-week booking window were still available (99 open slots against 1,903 already booked).

Availability changes daily as the DVSA releases new dates and cancellations appear. Check the live picture — and compare nearby centres — with our waiting time checker.

Your 3 nearest alternative test centres

If waits at Kings Lynn are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.

Not sure which centre is closest to you? Use the nearest test centre finder to compare all centres around your postcode.

Where is Kings Lynn test centre?

Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre
Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate
Kings Lynn
PE30 4LS

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Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kings Lynn driving test centre?

The pass rate at Kings Lynn was 46% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 46.9% and the female pass rate was 44.9%.

How long is the wait for a driving test at Kings Lynn?

As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Kings Lynn was around 19 weeks, with about 4.9% of slots in the 24-week booking window still available.

What routes are used for driving tests at Kings Lynn?

The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Kings Lynn draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Kings Lynn so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.

Where is Kings Lynn driving test centre?

Kings Lynn driving test centre is at Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, PE30 4LS.

Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.