Driving lessons in Badgers Dene

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LetsDrive
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Essex · under 1 mile

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Male

English

Hindi

Punjabi

On Avg. 20 to 45 lessons to pass

13+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Stefan Povey
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Essex · 1 mile

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 5 to 40 lessons to pass

21+ years experience

Manual

£36.00 - £76.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Peter Francis Pottle
No reviews yet

Essex · 2 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass

5+ years experience

Manual

£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Smartdrive AtRM15
No reviews yet

Essex · 3 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

English

Russian

Hindi

On Avg. 25 to 100 lessons to pass

9+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Delwer Khakh
No reviews yet

Gravesham · 4 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

Punjabi

English

On Avg. 20 to 45 lessons to pass

18+ years experience

Automatic

£36.00 - £37.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

2 mi away · 5,083 tests · best month: February 2026

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Badgers Dene

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Tilbury

7 mi away · 8,694 tests · best month: November 2025

7 mi away · 5,809 tests · best month: November 2025

8 mi away · 4,245 tests · best month: March 2026

9 mi away · 5,791 tests · best month: July 2025

Stable

49%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Badgers Dene

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Badgers Dene, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Badgers Dene and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Badgers Dene's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Badgers Dene?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Tilbury

Based on 5,083 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.36%

Pass Rate

~7-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

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Thurrock LGV (London)

West Thurrock, Grays

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Hornchurch (London)

Romford

Based on 8,694 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.26%

Pass Rate

~23-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

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Erith (London)

Erith

Based on 5,809 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.64%

Pass Rate

~7-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Belvedere (London)

Belvedere

Based on 4,245 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.52%

Pass Rate

~9-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Brentwood (London)

Brentwood

Based on 5,791 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.51%

Pass Rate

~4-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Sidcup (London)

Sidcup

Based on 14,318 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

58.70%

Pass Rate

~18-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Basildon

Based on 8,359 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.12%

Pass Rate

~5-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Goodmayes (London)

Goodmayes

Based on 21,374 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.69%

Pass Rate

~21-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Badgers Dene

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Badgers Dene.

Sidcup (London) has the highest pass rate in the area at 58.70%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Badgers Dene is 48.6%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Badgers Dene. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Badgers Dene is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Badgers Dene is Tilbury, around 2 miles away, with a 50% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Badgers Dene range from £31 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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