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Some instructors covering Chatham
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Martin
Martin Bradford is an A graded Approved Driving Instructor with a strong record of helping learners pass first time. He is based on St Marys Island i…
Patrick
Patrick Pender runs Drive4Life Academy, offering driving lessons in Gillingham and across Medway. He's a DSA approved and CRB checked instructor with…
Julia
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…
Derek
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…
Alan
Hi, I'm Alan. I've been a Grade A driving instructor for a while now, and I love helping people get behind the wheel. I'm based in Chatham and cover …
Lizzie
Lizzie is a friendly driving instructor who's been teaching for over 22 years. She's based in Medway and North Kent, and she's got a really practical…
Ola
Ola runs Pass Code Driving School in the Medway area. He's a friendly instructor who's focused on helping learners get their licence. You can reach h…
Shaun
Shaun is a friendly driving instructor based in Gillingham, Kent. He's been teaching since 2017, and before that, he spent over 25 years driving buse…
Alan
Hi, I'm Alan. I run TLC Driving School, a local independent driving school in Kent. I've been teaching people to drive for years, and I love helping …
Chris
Hi, I'm Chris Batten. I've been teaching people to drive around Maidstone for over 20 years now, and I still really enjoy it. I'm a fully qualified D…
Richard
Richard Watson is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in the Medway Towns. He's been a DVSA Grade 'A' Approved Driving Instructor for ov…
Mark
Mark Veness has been teaching driving lessons in and around Maidstone for eleven years. He's built Panache Driving School on a foundation of professi…
Learning to Drive in Chatham
Learning to drive in Chatham mixes tight town streets with faster A2 approaches into the Medway towns. Lessons often cover busy junctions around the High Street and the riverfront near the Historic Dockyard. The area has an industrial feel with compact residential roads and frequent roundabouts close to the station. You will practice both urban manoeuvres and quick dual-carriageway joins en route to Gillingham.
Nearest Test Centre: Gillingham
Gillingham test centre sits about 2.8 miles from Chatham and handles routes that use parts of the A2 and local residential streets. Expect a busy centre, especially at evenings and weekends, since it runs around 8,936 tests a year. Gillingham's overall pass rate is 45% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 48.4% and female candidates at 42% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gillingham records a 45% pass rate, slightly under the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). There is a noticeable gap between male and female pass rates at Gillingham, 48.4% versus 42% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Maidstone posts 46.6% and Tilbury 36.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That range shows performance can change noticeably between close test centres.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joining and leaving the A2, as those merges come up often on test routes. Expect rush-hour queues towards Gillingham and around the M2 junctions, so learn situational speed control and lane discipline. Take time to practise roundabout navigation near Chatham town centre and the Dock Road area. Get comfortable with tight parking and hill starts in older residential streets close to the Historic Dockyard. Learn the one-way systems around the station and High Street so you do not get turned the wrong way during lessons.
Choosing an Instructor in Chatham
Chatham has eight local instructors, so look for someone who knows Gillingham test routes and the A2 approaches. Ask if they offer mock tests and whether they teach in manual or automatic cars. Expect to pay around £28 per hour on average, and check for any discounts on block bookings. Read local reviews and confirm availability for morning or evening sessions.
Lesson Costs in Chatham
Average lesson cost in Chatham is about £28 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you book single lessons or blocks. Travel time to pick you up can also affect the final price.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons and the theory test. Start lessons with a local instructor who knows Gillingham test routes and practise both town and dual-carriageway driving. Pass the theory test, then book your practical at Gillingham when your instructor feels you are ready. Use mock tests to get used to the format and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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