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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£36/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Belvedere) (0.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
36.1%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Belvedere. Prices range from £28.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.6 stars from 40 reviews.

12
Instructors
£36/hr
Avg Price
4.6 / 5
40 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Julia Saxton
9.8 mi

Julia

Gravesend
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Julia runs Julia's School of Motoring, a driving school that's been helping learners in Kent for over 30 years. She's got a team of experienced femal…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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AA
7 mi

Aman

Grays
5.0
7 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Aman Ahmadzai is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Grays, Essex (RM17 5FG). He provides driving lessons across Grays, Tilbury, South Ocke…

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Jacqueline
8.2 mi

Jacqueline

South East London
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Paul
5.8 mi

Paul

South East London
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mazda 2

Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around South East London for over 4 years now, and I still love it. I trained with BSM, the longest …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Khaled
5.5 mi

Khaled

Ilford
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford, Toyota Focus Diesel, Corolla Hybrid

Hi, I'm Khaled. I've been teaching people to drive around East London for over 6 years now, and I still love it. I offer lessons in both manual and a…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Pass Plus
£38 /hour
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S
3.8 mi

Simmone

Dartford
4.9
15 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Nissan Qashqai

Simmone is a patient and friendly female driving instructor based in Dartford. She teaches automatic driving lessons in a Nissan Qashqai, which has d…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Derek
9.8 mi

Derek

Gravesend
2.5
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Derek is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor who runs Milton Driving School in Gravesend, Kent. He's a Grade A instructor with over 19 years…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Buran
0 mi

Buran

Belvedere
Automatic 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Buran is the owner and sole instructor at Belv Auto Driving School in Belvedere (DA17). He teaches automatic only and keeps lessons focused, so you b…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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BG
3 mi

Bruce

Erith
Manual 50 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

Bruce Gold is a fully qualified and approved driving instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching learner drivers. Based in Erith, he has a s…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£36 /hour
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Judith Brown
3.8 mi

Judith

Dartford
Manual 60 min Weekends

Judith Brown is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Dartford. She's been specially…

Intensive
£36 /hour
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Mark Girling
4 mi

Mark

Sidcup
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mark Girling. I run Park Me Driving School, and I'm a fully qualified, government registered Approved Driving Instructor with a high Grade A …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
£40 /hour
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Aisha Ashfaq
5.2 mi

Aisha

Barking
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Aisha Ashfaq runs Aisha Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and easy to get on with. She specialises in automatic lessons and is grea…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
£28 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Belvedere

Learning to drive in Belvedere mixes busy high street traffic with short stretches of faster A-road. You'll pick up town-centre skills on Belvedere High Street, then practise higher-speed merges on the A206 towards Erith. Local test routes often include residential streets, roundabouts and junctions close to the station, so you'll get varied practice nearby. Lessons suit learners who want quick access to a test centre without long drives to get there.

Nearest Test Centre: London (Belvedere)

London (Belvedere) test centre sits about 0.3 miles from the centre of Belvedere, a short walk or five minutes by car. Expect local routes that include high street traffic, junctions with the A206 and nearby roundabouts on test routes. The centre runs a high number of tests each year, so weekday and evening slots fill quickly, especially near school runs.

36.1%
Overall Pass Rate
40.8%
Male Pass Rate
31.9%
Female Pass Rate
0.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Pass rates at London (Belvedere) are lower than the national average, with a 36.1% pass rate compared to the national 47.3% figure, showing a gap in local outcomes, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Men at this centre pass at 40.8% and women at 31.9%, reflecting a noticeable gender split, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres show similar variation, for example Erith at 38.5% and the other Belvedere listing at 32.2%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. High local traffic and short test routes may affect pass rates compared with quieter rural centres.

Local Driving Tips

Practice moves on Belvedere High Street where parked cars and pedestrians force precise observation and control. Use the A206 stretches to practice mirror-signal-manoeuvre routines at slightly higher speeds, then work on safely joining and leaving roundabouts near Erith. Station-area junctions require calm gap assessment, especially at peak times, so time your observations rather than rush. Spend a few lessons on hill starts if you plan to drive near the river-side inclines. Get comfortable with left-turn lane markings and short dual carriageway sections common on local routes.

Choosing an Instructor in Belvedere

There are seven instructors listed in Belvedere, so you can compare availability and styles locally. Look for an instructor who knows the London (Belvedere) test routes and who offers mock tests on those routes. Expect hourly rates around £34, but check if that includes materials or mock tests. Ask about cancellation policies and whether the instructor offers block-booking discounts.

Lesson Costs in Belvedere

Local lesson prices average about £34 per hour, based on current listings in Belvedere. Costs rise for intensive courses, weekend slots, or if you book a highly experienced instructor who offers mock test sessions in the local test area.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and study for the theory test before booking many practical lessons. Start with regular lessons plus private supervised practice where possible, then take a mock practical with your instructor to pinpoint weaknesses. Book your practical test at London (Belvedere) once you and your instructor agree you're ready, and remember test slots can fill fast so plan ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

London (Belvedere) test centre is about 0.3 miles from central Belvedere, roughly a five-minute drive or a short walk.
The pass rate at London (Belvedere) is 36.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Yes, at London (Belvedere) men pass at 40.8% and women at 31.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
There are seven driving instructors listed in Belvedere.
Average local lesson rates are about £34 per hour in Belvedere.
Nearby alternatives include Belvedere (London) at about 0.4 miles and Erith (London) at about 0.7 miles.
Yes, local test routes commonly include the A206 and nearby roundabouts around Erith.
Book practical tests through the official DVSA booking service online, choosing London (Belvedere) as your centre.
Local pass rates, such as the 36.1% at London (Belvedere), may reflect denser traffic, short and complex urban test routes, and local junctions, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
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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