Driving Instructors in Basildon

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Instructors
8
Avg Price
£42/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Reading (7.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.3%
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There are 8 driving instructors in Basildon. The average price is £42 per hour. The average rating is 4.3 stars from 66 reviews.

8
Instructors
£42/hr
Avg Price
4.3 / 5
66 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Best Driving Instructors in Basildon

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7.2 mi

Yasmin

Reading
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Yasmin is a patient and friendly driving instructor based in Reading, with over 10 years of experience helping learners gain confidence and independe…

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Sahad
7.2 mi

Sahad

Reading
5.0
14 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Sahad is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 10 years of experience, helping people become safe, confident drivers. He uses up-to-date teach…

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Mike
7.2 mi

Mike

Reading
5.0
9 reviews
Manual 60 min
Ford Fiesta

Mike is a DVSA Grade A driving instructor based to the east of Reading, with many years of experience. He offers manual lessons in Woodley, Earley an…

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Ashik
8.5 mi

Ashik

Reading
5.0
2 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ashik is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor who offers calm, patient and well structured tuition across Reading, Newbury and the surrounding areas. H…

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Ian Andrews
7.2 mi

Ian Andrews

Reading
3.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min

Ian Andrews is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with the Driving Standards Agency. He focuses on safe driving for life and keeps l…

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Irfan
7.2 mi

Irfan

Reading
2.6
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Irfan is a calm, patient driving instructor who's great at building confidence. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to sui…

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Manjit Kaur
7.2 mi

Manjit Kaur

Reading
Manual & Auto 60 min

Manjit Kaur is an experienced, fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with the Ladies School of Motoring in Reading, Berkshire. She has many yea…

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9.7 mi

Daisy

Didcot
Manual & Auto 60 min

Daisy is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Didcot. She knows learning to drive can feel daunting, so she keeps lessons calm, relaxed an…

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Learning to Drive in Basildon

Learning to drive in Basildon mixes busy town streets with fast dual carriageways. You will spend time on the A127 and A132 as well as roundabouts around Basildon town centre. Traffic peaks at the start and end of the working day, and you'll get used to lorries near industrial estates. Lessons here move quickly once you learn to handle slip roads and roundabout exits.

Nearest Test Centre: Reading

The nearest DVSA test centre is Reading, about 7.7 miles from Basildon. Expect to travel by car to the test centre on test day and allow extra time for traffic on the A127. Reading test centre had a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and ran 12,072 tests in the year covered. Male and female pass rates at Reading were 48.2% and 44.5% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

46.3%
Overall Pass Rate
48.2%
Male Pass Rate
44.5%
Female Pass Rate
7.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Reading's pass rate of 46.3% sits just below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Reading passed at 48.2% while female candidates passed at 44.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Greenham posted 48.2% and Newbury (Hambridge Lane) 54.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so you may see different outcomes depending on which centre you use. With eight local instructors in Basildon, instructor availability can affect which centre you pick.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons covering junctions on the A127, they come up on many routes. Practice roundabout exits near Basildon town centre until your lane discipline is automatic. Watch for buses and lorries around Pitsea and Laindon during rush hour. Get comfortable with short dual carriageway overtakes, especially on slip roads onto the A13 and A127. Do mock tests that finish in Reading so you know the run there and where delays happen.

Choosing an Instructor in Basildon

Look for an instructor who knows test routes used by Reading and nearby centres. Ask how much experience they have with test routes off the A127 and A132. Expect to pay around 42 per hour on average.

Lesson Costs in Basildon

Lessons in Basildon average 42 per hour. Price varies with lesson length, instructor experience and whether you need travel to a test centre outside Basildon.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and start lessons as soon as you have it. Book and pass your theory test before you can take the practical. Arrange lessons that include mock tests at Reading so you know the route and timing on test day. Once you pass the practical you can exchange your provisional for a full licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Basildon has eight local driving instructors.
The nearest test centre is Reading, about 7.7 miles from Basildon.
Reading test centre had a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Reading's 46.3% pass rate is slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Yes, Greenham and Newbury (Hambridge Lane) are nearby.
Lessons average 42 per hour on average.
Learning time depends on individual progress and practice frequency.
There are eight instructors in Basildon, so popular times can fill up.
Reading ran 12,072 practical tests in the year covered by the data.
Yes, practice on the A127 and A132 where you will face higher speeds and slip-road manoeuvres.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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