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Best Driving Instructors in Billericay
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Jon Rich
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 …
Obinna
Obinna is an automatic driving instructor based in Basildon, offering relaxed, learner-focused lessons across Basildon and nearby areas. He specialis…
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…
Andrei Serban
Andrei Serban is an Approved Driving Instructor based in Brentwood, Essex, with over 17 years of teaching experience. He started Drive EBS and is wel…
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa Driving School offers friendly, professional driving lessons across Essex. They work with both teenagers and adults, mixing clear expla…
Ian
Ian is a friendly, reliable driving instructor based in Chelmsford, Essex, running Ian's Academy of Driving. He has a strong reputation in the local …
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
Look for an instructor who knows Basildon test routes and the local junctions around the A127 and A129. With six instructors in Billericay you should be able to compare teaching style and availability. Expect to pay around 37 per hour on average when shopping around. Ask about pass-rate focused coaching and mock tests on the actual test routes.
Lesson Costs in Billericay
Lessons in Billericay average 37 per hour, though block bookings and peak-time slots can affect the price. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you book intensive courses or single lessons.
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