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Some instructors covering Billericay
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Abu
Abu's got a high first-time pass rate and helps students pass their test in 6 to 8 weeks. Based in Chelmsford, he's known for being friendly and pati…
Jon
Jon Rich is a fully qualified Grade A Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), the highest level you can get. He has run self-employed franchises with two …
Mike
Mike is a fully qualified independent driving instructor based in Basildon, Essex. He specialises in patient, one to one tuition and is great with le…
Grant
Grant runs Grant's Driving School, based in Benfleet. He's been teaching since 1999, so he's got over 20 years of experience helping people learn to …
Ellis
Ellis Hale has been teaching learners in Chelmsford for over 15 years, with a pass rate that's consistently above the national average. He's built a …
Mike
Mike is a friendly driving instructor based in Chipping Ongar, Essex. He's an ex-AA Driving School instructor who now owns and runs iDrive Driving Sc…
Learning to Drive in Billericay
Learning to drive in Billericay mixes quiet residential streets with fast commuter routes. You get short lessons on Billericay High Street and longer runs onto the A127 and A129 for dual carriageway practice. It feels like a town that is close to London but still has village lanes for slow-speed control. There are six local instructors, so you can often find someone who fits your schedule.
Nearest Test Centre: Basildon
Basildon test centre is about 4 miles from Billericay, a 10 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a busy centre with both weekday and Saturday tests, and routes that include dual carriageways and roundabouts near the A127. The centre handles over 2,600 tests a year, so booking can require some patience. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Basildon test centre had a pass rate of 39.5% in 2024-2025, which sits below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Basildon passed at 43.6% and female candidates at 35.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Brentwood had a pass rate of 42% and Chelmsford 47%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so Chelmsford sits close to the national figure. Low pass rates here suggest practising dual carriageway and roundabout manoeuvres before the test.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter estate roads off the High Street to build clutch and steering confidence. Move onto the A129 for practice joining and leaving busy links, and drive on the A127 to get used to higher speeds and lane discipline. Pay attention to the station approach and the busy junctions near the town centre at peak times. Practise roundabout negotiation and mirror checks, especially on routes that feed onto the A127 and into Basildon.
Choosing an Instructor in Billericay
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Start with weekly lessons then book your theory test when you are ready to learn the rules and hazard perception. Once you have passed the theory and feel confident on local roads and the A127, arrange a practical test at Basildon or a nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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