Driving Lessons in Faversham
The 5 driving schools and 26 independent driving instructors in Faversham provide good choice for learners, including 5 female independent driving instructors. Schools maintain an excellent 4.9-star rating with one charging £37 per hour. Test centre options are particularly promising, with Herne Bay achieving an impressive 55.4% pass rate and Canterbury offering 50.3%.
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Driving Schools in Faversham
5 schools
Eddie's Driving School
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.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...
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Faversham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
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
7,912 tests takenAshford (Kent)
3,504 tests takenCanterbury
3,322 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 54.8% | 56.1% | 53.5% | 55.4% | 7,912 |
| Ashford (Kent) | 51.8% | 52.3% | 49.8% | 52.0% | 3,504 |
| Canterbury | 52.9% | 48.4% | 45.5% | 50.3% | 3,322 |