Driving Lessons in Billericay
Billericay's 2 driving schools charge £32 to £38 per hour (averaging £35) but hold a low 2.4-star average rating. One school offers automatic driving lessons and one provides intensive courses. The nearest test centres are Basildon (49.1% pass rate) and Brentwood (48.5%), with Tilbury slightly higher at 50.4%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Billericay
BDC Driving School
Grade A instructor with 45+ years' experience since 1979, holding RoSPA Gold and IAM RoadSmart membership. £38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Students consistently praise Alfie's patience and teaching style, with several reporting first-time passes and significantly boosted confidence on the road.
ABC Driving Tuition
Family-run school established over 35 years with a commitment to one-on-one tuition; every learner drives on their first lesson. £32/hour for single lessons, or £31.50/hour as part of a 10-hour block at £315, with a 12-lesson beginner package at £372. Own car tuition also available from £34/hour.
Block booking
Best block deals in Billericay
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Intensive courses in Billericay
Want to pass fast?
1 Billericay schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Billericay Test Centres and Pass Rates
The five centres handled 31,600 tests between 2024 and 2025, with pass rates ranging from Chelmsford's challenging 44.7% to Tilbury's more manageable 49.1%. Essex's mix of A-roads, retail parks around Basildon, and Chelmsford's busy cathedral city centre creates varied test conditions. Men consistently outperformed women across all centres, with gaps of 2-3 percentage points typically. Automatic drivers achieved between 38.6% at Basildon and 49.1% at Tilbury.
Tilbury
5,083 tests taken · 7 week waitBasildon
8,359 tests taken · 5 week waitBrentwood (London)
5,791 tests taken · 4 week waitHornchurch (London)
8,694 tests taken · 23 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury | 49.7% | 50.9% | 46.0% | 50.4% | 5,083 | 7 weeks |
| Basildon | 50.5% | 48.2% | 45.2% | 49.1% | 8,359 | 5 weeks |
| Brentwood (London) | 49.2% | 48.1% | 46.1% | 48.5% | 5,791 | 4 weeks |
| Hornchurch (London) | 45.2% | 47.0% | 43.4% | 46.3% | 8,694 | 23 weeks |