Driving Lessons in West Malling
West Malling's 3 driving schools all achieve perfect 5-star ratings and benefit from excellent nearby test centres. Both Maidstone (58% pass rate) and Gillingham (57.2%) offer strong prospects for test success, well above average compared to many areas.
Driving Schools in West Malling
3 schools
Fastlane Driving School
Class Driving School
West Malling Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
Dorchester stands alone for the Weymouth area, delivering an exceptional 66.7% pass rate that's well above the national average from 4,561 tests between 2024 and 2025. The Dorset market town's quieter streets and rural approach roads create more forgiving test conditions than many urban centres. Men achieved 67.6% compared to women's 65.7%, while automatic drivers managed a solid 60.3% pass rate - even those learning automatic found these roads relatively manageable for building confidence.
Maidstone
6,330 tests takenGillingham
14,761 tests takenSevenoaks
6,386 tests takenTilbury
4,185 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 55.4% | 60.2% | 51.8% | 58.0% | 6,330 |
| Gillingham | 57.3% | 57.0% | 54.1% | 57.2% | 14,761 |
| Sevenoaks | 53.4% | 53.7% | 47.0% | 53.6% | 6,386 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |