Driving Lessons in Kent
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Driving Schools in Kent
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Come Drive
Patient and friendly instructor offering manual lessons at £40/hour, or £375 for a 10-hour block. Emma specializes in building confidence for anxious learners and those starting from scratch, creating a relaxed environment to help you feel at ease behind the wheel.Patient and friendly instructor offering manual lessons at £40/hour, or £375 for a 10-hour block. Emma specializes in building confidence for anxious learners...

Road Rules Manual & Automatic Driving Bexleyheath
Over 35 years' experience with an Ordit-registered instructor whose learners consistently praise her patience and belief in their ability, multiple first-time passes mentioned in testimonials. Pass Plus courses available at £300 for both manual and automatic driving lessons, helping newly qualified drivers reduce insurance premiums while building confidence on unfamiliar roads.Over 35 years' experience with an Ordit-registered instructor whose learners consistently praise her patience and belief in their ability, multiple first-time...

Dave Brocking- Ready For The Road Driving School

Dbsdrivingtuition
Britain's largest driving school with a nationwide network and decades of experience teaching learner drivers. BSM combines scale with personalized instruction, offering flexible lesson scheduling and test car availability to support you through to test day.Britain's largest driving school with a nationwide network and decades of experience teaching learner drivers. BSM combines scale with personalized instruction,...




17 PLUS DRIVING SCHOOL
Nick Salzen has passed 5 advanced driving tests including DIA, ROSPA and IAM qualifications, bringing structured yet relaxed teaching to learners of all ages. Lessons are £40/hour with free theory training included, plus access to the My Drive Time app for online learning resources. Currently teaching manual only, with automatic lessons launching from 1st January 2026.Nick Salzen has passed 5 advanced driving tests including DIA, ROSPA and IAM qualifications, bringing structured yet relaxed teaching to learners of all ages....

Automasterz driving school
All five-star Google reviews highlight instructor Sahad's patient teaching style and clear explanations that build confidence in nervous learners. Courses include Pass Plus, motorway training, and mock tests alongside intensive lessons and evening/weekend availability.All five-star Google reviews highlight instructor Sahad's patient teaching style and clear explanations that build confidence in nervous learners. Courses...

Topclass Driving School
Topclass Driving School backs its teaching with a 100% money-back guarantee on beginner packages, 90% of new pupils take the 10-hour "Try Us & See Deal" at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), saving £60 compared to standard hourly rates of £36–£38. Intensive courses from £680–£1440 cover 20–40 hours, structured to suit absolute beginners through experienced drivers needing test preparation. With flexible lesson lengths (1–2 hours), Pass Plus courses, and motorway tuition also available, there's a package for every learning pace and budget.Topclass Driving School backs its teaching with a 100% money-back guarantee on beginner packages, 90% of new pupils take the 10-hour "Try Us & See Deal" at £300...

Southeast London and Kent Driving Lessons


SmartDrive
ROSPA-trained instructors focus on teaching students to handle pressure situations, making test day easier through their 'Smart Driver' ethos. Lessons from £37/hour with intensive courses available from £850, plus mock tests with a different instructor to build confidence. All instructors are fully qualified with no trainees, and you'll practice your local test area to boost familiarity.ROSPA-trained instructors focus on teaching students to handle pressure situations, making test day easier through their 'Smart Driver' ethos. Lessons from...


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Howard Johnson Driving School
Over 1,500 passes and 40 years of combined instructor experience backing this school. FREE Theory Test Pro training is included with every course to help you pass first time, plus motorway driving tuition and use of a brand new Kia Rio for lessons and tests.Over 1,500 passes and 40 years of combined instructor experience backing this school. FREE Theory Test Pro training is included with every course to help you...
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Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
Women achieved pass rates ranging from 43.2% to 50.8% across the Isleworth area's 13 centres, which collectively handled 131,484 tests between 2024 and 2025. Tolworth topped the rankings at 53.3% overall, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) proved toughest at 40.5%. Men generally performed 2-4 percentage points better, reaching up to 55.6% in Tolworth. These west and southwest London centres cover everything from the suburban calm of Tolworth to the industrial complexity of Greenford, where the A40 Western Avenue creates particularly demanding driving conditions.
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenTunbridge Wells
4,887 tests takenMaidstone
6,330 tests takenGillingham
14,761 tests takenSevenoaks
6,386 tests takenAshford (Kent)
3,504 tests takenTilbury
4,185 tests takenMitcham (London)
13,825 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 58.2% | 59.4% | 59.2% | 58.9% | 4,887 |
| 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 |
| Ashford (Kent) | 51.8% | 52.3% | 49.8% | 52.0% | 3,504 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |
| Mitcham (London) | 47.1% | 50.3% | 47.8% | 48.9% | 13,825 |