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12
Avg Price
£37/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Sidcup (London) (1.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
44.0%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Bexley. Prices range from £35.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.6 stars from 40 reviews.

12
Instructors
£37/hr
Avg Price
4.6 / 5
40 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Bexley driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Bexley instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Julia Saxton
9.5 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
7.6 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
6.4 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
5.2 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 …

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Khaled
8.2 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
2.9 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…

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Derek
9.5 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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BG
1.5 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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Mark Girling
2.1 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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Judith Brown
2.9 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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Buran
3 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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Chris Foskett
5.2 mi

Chris

South East London
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Chris Foskett. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school in South East London. I've been…

Intensive Pass Plus
£36 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Bexley

Learning to drive in Bexley mixes quiet village streets with busy A2 junctions. Lessons often cover Bexley High Street, the A223 towards Erith and the A2 into London, so you get a range of road types. Local routes can be busy at peak times, but side streets offer good practice for bay parking and junction control. Many learners like the village feel while still being close to Sidcup test facilities.

Nearest Test Centre: Sidcup (London)

Sidcup (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.9 miles from central Bexley, so tests are easy to reach by car or bus. Expect a mix of suburban roads and dual carriageway sections during tests, and around 9,224 tests are handled there each year. The pass rate at Sidcup is 44%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so results sit a little below the national average. Booking ahead helps, as slots fill fastest at peak times.

44.0%
Overall Pass Rate
47.6%
Male Pass Rate
40.2%
Female Pass Rate
1.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Sidcup's pass rate is 44%, compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Sidcup pass at 47.6% while female candidates pass at 40.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Erith and London (Sidcup) centres show lower rates of 38.5% and 41.1% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. This suggests testers in the area commonly face busy junctions and dual carriageway sections that can affect outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Practice dual carriageway merges on the A2 and be confident when changing lanes towards Dartford. Work on roundabout technique at local junctions, including Bourne Road and the junctions near Bexley Village. Keep your observation sharp on narrow High Street sections and when negotiating parked cars. Practice independent driving through local landmarks and follow road signs on the A223 into Erith. Spend time on bay parking and pulling up on sloping streets to prepare for test manoeuvres.

Choosing an Instructor in Bexley

Look for an ADI who knows Sidcup test routes and Bexley road layouts, and who offers mock tests on local roads. Expect to find a small local market, with seven instructors listed in Bexley, so book ahead to get your preferred slots. Ask about car type, whether lessons cover independent driving and if they offer block-book discounts. Price should match local average, but check experience and pass success in nearby centres.

Lesson Costs in Bexley

Average hourly lesson price in Bexley is 34, so budget around that for single lessons. Block bookings, lesson length and instructor experience will affect the final cost, and some instructors offer discounts for longer sessions.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and book the theory test while you take initial lessons. Start with one-hour sessions and build to longer lessons as you improve, then book the practical test at Sidcup when your instructor and you agree you are ready. Keep a record of lesson progress and complete the theory before your practical to avoid delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are seven instructors listed in Bexley, so choices are limited compared with larger towns.
The average price for a lesson in Bexley is 34 per hour.
Sidcup (London) is the nearest test centre, about 1.9 miles away, so most local learners use that centre.
Sidcup's pass rate is 44%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Sidcup's pass rate of 44% is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Time to learn varies widely with experience and lesson frequency, but many learners take several months of regular lessons to reach test standard.
Practice the A2 for lane changes and higher speeds, and use Bexley High Street and the A223 for junction and observation practice.
Sidcup handles many tests each year, so availability can be tight at peak times and school holidays.
Choose based on your long term needs and what vehicles you expect to drive.
Many local instructors do offer mock tests and practice on Sidcup-style routes to prepare you for the real thing.
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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