Driving Lessons in Tonbridge
Tonbridge stands out with substantial choice: 21 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors, including excellent female driving instructor availability (6 schools offer them, plus 7 independent female driving instructors). Schools average 4.6 stars with lessons from £40-£50 per hour, and students benefit from strong local test centre performance with both Tunbridge Wells (58.9%) and Maidstone (58%) showing impressive pass rates.
From £40/hr·Average £42/hr·Automatic from £45/hr
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Driving Schools in Tonbridge
21 schools
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Tonbridge Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Women passed at 58.2% in Tunbridge Wells and 53.4% in Sevenoaks, while men achieved 59.4% and 53.7% respectively across the area's two centres. The Kentish Weald's rolling hills and historic town centres create varied driving conditions, from steep gradients around Tunbridge Wells to Sevenoaks' busy commuter routes. Tunbridge Wells recorded 58.9% overall compared to Sevenoaks' 53.6%, with automatic drivers achieving 59.2% and 47% respectively across 11,273 total tests between 2024 and 2025.
Tunbridge Wells
4,887 tests takenMaidstone
6,330 tests takenSevenoaks
6,386 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells | 58.2% | 59.4% | 59.2% | 58.9% | 4,887 |
| Maidstone | 55.4% | 60.2% | 51.8% | 58.0% | 6,330 |
| Sevenoaks | 53.4% | 53.7% | 47.0% | 53.6% | 6,386 |