Hill Start Driving School
Ruskin Grove, Dartford DA1 5DD515 Google ratings
Intensive coursesEveningsWeekendsFemale instructors
Founded in 2012 by Vanessa Hill, this school combines over a decade of experience with a Grade A instructor rating and a patient, safety-focused approach. Two experienced instructors, Vanessa and Jennifer, deliver one-to-one lessons tailored to individual needs, with intensive courses, refresher training, and evening/weekend availability at no extra cost.
Test centres near Hill Start Driving School
The 3 test centres closest to Hill Start Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
41%
Belvedere (London)
4,245 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen36.1%
Men43.2%
Automatic38.3%
52%
Erith (London)
5,809 tests taken · 7 week waitWomen51.1%
Men52.0%
Automatic50.4%
50%
Tilbury
5,083 tests taken · 7 week waitWomen49.7%
Men50.9%
Automatic46.0%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere (London) | 36.1% | 43.2% | 38.3% | 40.5% | 4,245 | 9 weeks |
| Erith (London) | 51.1% | 52.0% | 50.4% | 51.6% | 5,809 | 7 weeks |
| Tilbury | 49.7% | 50.9% | 46.0% | 50.4% | 5,083 | 7 weeks |
Ratings
5
Based on 15 Google ratings. Sourced from Google Maps.
Other schools nearby
The driving schools closest to Hill Start Driving School.
