Practical driving test centre in Kings Lynn

Kings Lynn Driving Test Centre

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Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, PE30 4LS
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At a glance

Kings Lynn driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 51.9% from 6,694 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 15.4 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
51.9%
2025-26 · 6,694 tests
Published median wait
15.4 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
52.9%
2025-26 · 3,397 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
40.7%
2025-26 · 1,370 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Kings Lynn Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Kings Lynn Test Centre
Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate
Kings Lynn
PE30 4LS
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

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Kings Lynn driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Kings Lynn.

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 6 weeks in Aug 2024 to 15.4 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 5.5% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Kings Lynn
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202615.4 weeks24 weeks1,7801,682985.5%34
Jun 202616.1 weeks24 weeks1,8961,809874.6%15
May 202618.7 weeks24 weeks2,0021,903994.9%22
Apr 202614 weeks24 weeks2,0411,9151266.2%29
Mar 20269.9 weeks24 weeks1,9141,877371.9%67
Feb 20266.2 weeks24 weeks2,0661,9441225.9%42
Jan 20269.3 weeks24 weeks1,9041,7751296.8%58
Dec 202513.6 weeks24 weeks1,8051,6781277%37
Nov 202513.4 weeks24 weeks1,7701,683874.9%14
Oct 202510.8 weeks24 weeks1,7801,756241.3%4
Sept 202513.9 weeks24 weeks2,0992,015844%4
Aug 202513.9 weeks24 weeks2,2792,188914%8
Jul 202511 weeks24 weeks2,2132,1061074.8%2
Jun 20259.3 weeks24 weeks2,4462,3051415.8%8
May 20259.6 weeks24 weeks2,4182,2801385.7%18
Apr 20259.5 weeks24 weeks2,2062,1021044.7%11
Mar 20257.1 weeks11.6 weeks2,3642,2161486.3%4
Feb 202510.1 weeks7.8 weeks2,7062,5251816.7%6
Jan 20258 weeks12.3 weeks2,8832,6612227.7%0
Dec 20246.9 weeks17.2 weeks2,9502,61034011.5%0
Nov 20248.2 weeks16 weeks3,0432,34969422.8%0
Oct 20245 weeks19 weeks2,3771,93044718.8%11
Sept 20245.3 weeks17.8 weeks2,5371,98255521.9%0
Aug 20246 weeks23.3 weeks2,2071,95425311.5%14
Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
51.9%
Tests conducted
6,694
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

52.9%

1,796 of 3,397 first attempts passed. 49 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

40.7%

558 of 1,370 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

51.9%
Great Britain rank

157th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 4 other centres.

East of England rank

9th of 24

The regional comparison rate is 51.4%.

Compared with Great Britain

1.9 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Skegness

27.7 miles away · 55.9% from 2,078 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Kings Lynn

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take
  • Your UK driving licence.
  • Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
  • A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens
  • An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
  • General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
  • One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
  • A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Kings Lynn

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include Jubilee Roundabout, Queen Elizabeth Way (A149), Pullover Roundabout.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Oak Circle, Scania Way, Jubilee Roundabout, and maps 26 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 97 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 40 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • Jubilee RoundaboutMajor road · about 749 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 mph
  • Queen Elizabeth Way (A149)Major road · about 756 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 mph
  • Hardwick RoundaboutMajor road · about 1,112 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • A47Major road · about 1,241 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Constitution Hill RoundaboutMajor road · about 1,274 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Constitution Hill (A47)Major road · about 1,289 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • West Winch Road (A10)Major road · about 1,343 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Main Road (A10)Major road · about 1.3 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Pullover RoundaboutMajor road · about 1.7 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
  • Lynn Road (A17)Major road · about 1.7 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
  • Pullover Road (A47)Major road · about 1.8 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 mph
  • Hardwick Road (A149)Main road · about 981 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Kings Lynn

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Kings Lynn (this centre)BostonSkegnessPeterboroughBury St EdmundsCambridge (Brookmount Court)Norwich (Peachman Way)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Kings Lynn (this centre)BostonSkegnessPeterboroughBury St EdmundsCambridge (Brookmount Court)Norwich (Peachman Way)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Kings Lynn. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Boston Test Centre

Boston, PE21 8AL

About 24.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
50.7%
2025-26 · 4,784 tests
Median wait
4.5 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
52.8%
Automatic
39.9%
View Boston

Skegness Test Centre

Skegness, PE25 2EL

About 27.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
55.9%
2025-26 · 2,078 tests
Median wait
17.9 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
55.4%
Automatic
41.3%
View Skegness

Peterborough Test Centre

Peterborough, PE1 5XA

About 29.5 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
52.8%
2025-26 · 10,551 tests
Median wait
17 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
53.2%
Automatic
47.6%
View Peterborough

Bury St Edmunds Test Centre

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TJ

About 36.5 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
46.2%
2025-26 · 8,702 tests
Median wait
11.1 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
46.9%
Automatic
40.1%
View Bury St Edmunds

Questions about Kings Lynn Test Centre

Where is Kings Lynn Test Centre?
Kings Lynn Test Centre is at Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, PE30 4LS. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Kings Lynn Test Centre?
Practical: 51.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Kings Lynn Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Kings Lynn Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Kings Lynn?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 15.4 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Kings Lynn?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 52.9% from 3,397 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Kings Lynn?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 40.7% from 1,370 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Kings Lynn official driving test routes?
No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.