Find a driving instructor in Gillingham

RC
Radu Caraulan
No reviews yet

Gillingham · 2 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

Russian

English

On Avg. 9 to 30 lessons to pass

2+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£80.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

SA
Siddika Ahmed
No reviews yet

Rochester · 3 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Female

English

Bengali

Urdu

Hindi

On Avg. 30 to 50 lessons to pass

2015+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

NG
Next Gen Driving Lessons
No reviews yet

Gillingham · 3 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Urdu

On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Automatic

£38.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

RJ
Robert James Springhall
No reviews yet

Medway · 5 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 6 to 20 lessons to pass

1+ years experience

Manual

£32.00 - £37.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Samugamnathan Thangavelu
No reviews yet

Swale · 8 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 40 to 50 lessons to pass

11+ years experience

Manual

£70.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

2 mi away · 14,886 tests · best month: April 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Gillingham

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

Gillingham

8 mi away · 8,053 tests · best month: May 2025

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

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

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

Stable

49%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Gillingham

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 Gillingham, 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 Gillingham 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 Gillingham'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 Gillingham?

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

Gillingham

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

56.35%

Pass Rate

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

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

Maidstone

Based on 8,053 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

60.23%

Pass Rate

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

Tilbury

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

50.36%

Pass Rate

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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Southend-on-Sea

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

47.00%

Pass Rate

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

Basildon

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

49.12%

Pass Rate

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

Sevenoaks

Based on 6,740 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

59.02%

Pass Rate

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

Sidcup (London)

Sidcup

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

58.70%

Pass Rate

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 Gillingham

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

Maidstone has the highest pass rate in the area at 60.23%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Gillingham is 54.4%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Gillingham 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 Gillingham is Gillingham, around 2 miles away, with a 56% pass rate.

Look for instructors with high ratings, relevant experience, and teaching styles that match your learning needs. Read reviews from other learners in Gillingham to find the best fit.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Gillingham 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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