Driving Lessons in Faversham
Faversham's 5 driving schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star rating, complementing a choice of 26 independent driving instructors. Five independent female driving instructors are available locally, with lessons priced at £37 per hour where schools list pricing. Test centres show varied results: Herne Bay leads at 55.9%, while Canterbury sits at 45.8% and Ashford at 46.2%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Faversham
Martin Tyler Driver Training
Former banking professional with 29 years in customer service, now a driving instructor since 2018. Two-hour lessons at £74, or £360 for a 10-hour block, plus a one-time new learner package of 4 hours for £111. All lessons conducted in a modern manual Hyundai i30 with dual controls, dash cams, and blind spot mirrors.
Neils Driving School
Brett's School of Motoring
G & M Driving School
Eddie's Driving School
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Faversham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Women performed particularly well at Canterbury with 52.9% success, while Herne Bay topped the regional results at 55.4% overall among these three centres. The 14,738 tests from 2024 to 2025 showed automatic drivers achieving their best results at Herne Bay with 53.5% compared to Canterbury's 45.5%. Herne Bay's seaside location provides clearer sight lines and less complex junctions than Canterbury's tourist-heavy areas, while Ashford's position on major trunk roads means test routes often include faster dual carriageway sections that reward confident driving.
Herne Bay
10,674 tests taken · 7 week waitAshford (Kent)
5,475 tests taken · 6 week waitCanterbury
4,670 tests taken · 5 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 55.8% | 56.0% | 52.2% | 55.9% | 10,674 | 7 weeks |
| Ashford (Kent) | 46.9% | 45.7% | 42.1% | 46.2% | 5,475 | 6 weeks |
| Canterbury | 47.6% | 44.6% | 43.0% | 45.8% | 4,670 | 5 weeks |