Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Kent
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Just Drive Academy
Patient instructor specialising in nervous and anxious learners, with a teaching philosophy focused on maximising time behind the wheel rather than lengthy explanations. Practical, calm approach adapted to individual learning styles, with flexibility to take breaks when needed. Manual lessons available throughout Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, and surrounding North Kent areas.Patient instructor specialising in nervous and anxious learners, with a teaching philosophy focused on maximising time behind the wheel rather than lengthy...
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Drive 500 Driving School
Grade A instructor with a small, independent operation near Sevenoaks offering manual lessons at £45/hour or £425 for a 10-hour block. Known for welcoming nervous learners and catering to all ages, with online theory test tuition and Pass Plus courses (£175) also available.Grade A instructor with a small, independent operation near Sevenoaks offering manual lessons at £45/hour or £425 for a 10-hour block. Known for welcoming...
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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 |