Driving Lessons in Kent
- £39
- average price
- 454
- driving schools
- 950
- independent instructors
- 8
- test centres
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1st Class Driving Tuition - Driving Lessons Canterbury
Cheapest manual driving school in Kent.
Kent Intensive Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Kent.
Kent Intensive Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Kent.
Kent Intensive Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Kent.
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Jimbo's Driving School
An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the Facebook page, so contact directly for rates and availability.

Gold's School of Motoring
Bruce Gold brings 30 years of teaching experience and a track record of consistently higher first-time pass rates. Single lessons are 50 minutes at £38 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm) or £39 (5pm–9pm), with an 11-lesson block deal at £380 or £390 depending on time, effectively getting one free lesson. Beyond test preparation, Gold emphasises safe driving for life through two-way question-and-answer techniques that build understanding and confidence at your own pace.

Birchington School Of Motoring
All lessons are recorded on in-car video for your safety and peace of mind, and you'll learn in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Structured lessons are tailored to each learner's pace, with experience across various road types to build confidence for test day and beyond. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available, plus a free DVD of your driving test.

Canterbury School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate and 5/5 ratings across Facebook and Google. Andy Wellard adapts his teaching to each learner's pace, using structured lesson plans and appointment cards to track progress, ideal if you value patience, punctuality, and personalized instruction. Pass Plus courses also available.

Martin Cook
17 years' experience with the AA, working with learners from age 17 to 94 and known for building confidence in nervous drivers. Intensive courses and Pass Plus tuition available, plus the option to use your own vehicle for lessons at a reduced rate once standards allow.
PW Driving School
Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a standout deal: book 5 two-hour lessons at regular price and receive an extra 6 hours for £90, plus online booking discounts available.

Avanti Driving School
Instructors trained in Diane Hall's Test Nerves course, with particular experience supporting learners with ADHD, anxiety, and test nerves. 1.5-hour lessons strike a balance between depth and focus, and Pass Plus courses are also available.

Tony L's Driving School
An Approved Driving Instructor who is also a DVSA-registered Fleet Driver Trainer and Driving Instructor Trainer, bringing professional expertise across multiple disciplines. Lessons are delivered in an automatic car, with Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.

Moss school of motoring
Family-run school with three instructors shortlisted in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 top 100, including Kelly Moss who placed second in the south east region. Offers manual and automatic lessons, theory tuition, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses, with flexible scheduling to suit learners' availability.

PassMaster Driving Tuition
Known for working with nervous learners, Keith tailors each lesson to your pace and focuses on building confidence alongside test-ready skills. Manual tuition, motorway instruction, and in-car theory training are all included, with mock tests and progress tracking to keep you on course.

Caroline's Driving School
Norfolk's largest privately owned driving school, helping around 1,000 learners pass their tests annually. Intensive courses available with the option to pass in as little as 5 days, plus theory training, refresher lessons, and winter driving courses. Diverse team of experienced instructors with a Driver Training Centre offering simulators and hazard perception training.

Independence Driving School
Focus on long-term driving skills rather than just test preparation, lessons are tailored to help learners develop confidence and safe habits for life beyond the test. Operating across Canterbury and surrounding areas with friendly, knowledgeable instructors available throughout your course. Competitive pricing on both standard lessons and intensive courses.
BSM
Over 100 years of teaching Britain to drive, with a nationwide network of instructors across major UK cities. BSM focuses on getting learners to test standard at their own pace rather than rushing through intensive courses, with many pupils passing in 50 hours or fewer. Personalised lesson plans adapt to individual needs, and intensive driving lessons can be booked in large chunks for quicker progression.

Apex School of Motoring
Operating since 1982, Apex delivers one-to-one lessons without the time-wasting practice of dropping off other pupils mid-session. Door-to-door collection and drop-off are included, along with verbal and written feedback on your progress. Contact them directly for pricing details.

Michele Melia
Extremely high pass rate with a patient, understanding approach tailored to your learning style. Full courses, taster sessions, top-up lessons, and Pass Plus or Motorway courses all available, with no hidden fees or charges.

Drivetime
Intensive driving courses starting at £390 for 10 hours, making this an affordable option for learners looking to pass quickly. Trevor offers flexible scheduling across the local area with test car availability.

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.

Automatic driving school lesson in rochester
Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation. Lessons are tailored to your pace with 1.5 or 2-hour options, covering motorway driving and Pass Plus courses alongside standard tuition.

Learn with Passion Driving School
Over 21,000 pupils passed with this 32-instructor school, backed by 14 years' experience and a 95% recommendation rate. Director Ade, a former university lecturer, brings structured teaching methods to adult learners, with instructors also offering theory test support alongside practical lessons.

1st Pass With Paul
Grade A instructor with a reputation for high pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style. Lessons cover varied areas including Herne Bay, Gillingham and Sheppey to build real-world driving experience, with Pass Plus courses and advanced motorway tuition also available. Pricing details are available on request via the rates document.
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How much do driving lessons cost in Kent?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 113 driving schools in Kent.
Intensive courses in Kent
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106 Kent schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates
Kent has eight test centres that saw 75,327 tests between 2025 and 2026, with pass rates varying widely across the county. Tunbridge Wells comes out on top with a 64.5% pass rate, while roads around there include the A26 and a mix of residential streets with parked cars that can narrow your space. Women passed at 63.7% and men at 65.2%, with automatic learners achieving 61%. Ashford sits at the other end with a pass rate of 46.2% (46.9% for women, 45.7% for men, 42.1% automatic), though it offers the shortest wait at 6 weeks compared to Sidcup's 18 weeks. Driving around Ashford means dealing with the busy A28 and the ring road system, while Sevenoaks brings country lanes and the steep approaches around the North Downs alongside its 59% pass rate.
Tunbridge Wells
5,726 tests taken · 10 week waitMaidstone
8,053 tests taken · 10 week waitSevenoaks
6,740 tests taken · 10 week waitSidcup (London)
14,318 tests taken · 18 week waitGillingham
14,886 tests taken · 10 week waitTilbury
5,083 tests taken · 7 week waitMitcham (London)
15,046 tests taken · 12 week waitAshford (Kent)
5,475 tests taken · 6 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells | 63.7% | 65.2% | 61.0% | 64.5% | 5,726 | 10 weeks |
| Maidstone | 59.3% | 60.9% | 53.6% | 60.2% | 8,053 | 10 weeks |
| Sevenoaks | 61.3% | 57.2% | 54.2% | 59.0% | 6,740 | 10 weeks |
| Sidcup (London) | 58.7% | 58.7% | 56.7% | 58.7% | 14,318 | 18 weeks |
| Gillingham | 55.4% | 57.1% | 51.9% | 56.4% | 14,886 | 10 weeks |
| Tilbury | 49.7% | 50.9% | 46.0% | 50.4% | 5,083 | 7 weeks |
| Mitcham (London) | 44.5% | 48.7% | 45.4% | 47.0% | 15,046 | 12 weeks |
| Ashford (Kent) | 46.9% | 45.7% | 42.1% | 46.2% | 5,475 | 6 weeks |