Driving lessons in Basildon

SB
Steve Britch
No reviews yet

Basildon · 3 miles

4473 •••4473 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 10 to 40 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Automatic

£78.00 - £80.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

AP
Andreia Patricia F Fernandes Camacho
No reviews yet

Castle Point · 4 miles

4474 •••4474 ••• ••••

Female

English

Portuguese

On Avg. 20 to 30 lessons to pass

13+ years experience

Manual

£42.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

NK
Nafis Karim
No reviews yet

Rochford · 4 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

English

Hindi

Bengali

Urdu

On Avg. 2 to 5 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

CW
Christopher Whiteley
No reviews yet

Rochford · 6 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 6 to 50 lessons to pass

21+ years experience

Manual

£37.00 - £37.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

JS
John Surridge
No reviews yet

Basildon · 6 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass

28+ years experience

Manual

£0.00 - £38.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

1 mi away · 8,359 tests · best month: January 2026

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Basildon

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

Basildon

9 mi away · 7,526 tests · best month: April 2025

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

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

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

Stable

46%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Basildon

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 Basildon, 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 Basildon 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 Basildon'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 Basildon?

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

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

Southend-on-Sea

Based on 7,526 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.00%

Pass Rate

~8-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

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

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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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

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

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

Gillingham

Based on 14,886 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

56.35%

Pass Rate

~10-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

Medway Ambely Road (formerly Gillingham LGV)

Gillingham

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable

~1-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

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

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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 Basildon

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

Gillingham has the highest pass rate in the area at 56.35%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Basildon is 49.9%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Basildon 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 Basildon is Basildon, around 1 mile away, with a 49% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Basildon range from £32 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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