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12
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Canterbury (5.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
43.0%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Chilham. Prices range from £36.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 25 reviews.

12
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
25 Reviews
DVSA
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Welcome to our Chilham 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 Chilham 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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Paul Shepherd
7.2 mi

Paul

Ashford
5.0
6 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Paul Shepherd. I've been teaching people to drive around Ashford for over 20 years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners gai…

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Debbie
7.2 mi

Debbie

Ashford
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Citroen DS3

Debbie has helped hundreds of students pass their driving tests over more than 40 years as an instructor. Based in Ashford, Kent, she's known for get…

Nervous Drivers
£40 /hour
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Craig Boother
7.2 mi

Craig

Ashford
4.9
15 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Craig Boother is a Grade A driving instructor based in Ashford, Kent. He is known for being friendly, patient and easy to get along with. Craig has a…

Nervous Drivers
£38 /hour
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Mark Seager
5.2 mi

Mark

Canterbury
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mark Seager is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Canterbury, known as The Tarmac Guru. He's been running his well-established dri…

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Gus Hilton
5.8 mi

Gus

Canterbury
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Gus Hilton is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Canterbury. He's been teaching for over 25 years, and his relaxed, patient style re…

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£40 /hour
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Joe Jones
6.7 mi

Joe

Faversham
Manual 60 min

Joe Jones is a certified and government-approved driving instructor offering manual lessons around Faversham and Canterbury. He's a friendly local in…

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Martin Tyler
6.8 mi

Martin

Faversham
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martin Tyler is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in England, offering lessons in Faversham, Teynham and Sittingbourne. He's great a…

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Chris Smith
7.2 mi

Chris

Ashford
Manual 60 min
Kia Xceed

Chris Smith is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 12 years of experience teaching in Ashford, Kent. He started out with Th…

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J Joseph
7.2 mi

J

Ashford
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota, VW Yaris, Golf Bluemotion

J Joseph runs JD's Driving Academy, a friendly and professional driving school based in Ashford, Kent. He's a DSA Approved Driving Instructor who off…

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Lorraine Santer
7.2 mi

Lorraine

Ashford
Manual 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Lorraine Santer. I'm a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Ashford…

Intensive
£39 /hour
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9.3 mi

Danny

Whitstable
Manual 60 min

Danny's been teaching people to drive since 1999, so he's got over twenty years of experience under his belt. He's based in Whitstable and covers Her…

£36 /hour
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Nick Keen
9.3 mi

Nick

Whitstable
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Puma

Nick Keen runs Keen Driving School, offering friendly and patient driving lessons in Whitstable, Canterbury, Faversham, and the surrounding areas. He…

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Learning to Drive in Chilham

Chilham sits in the South East and feels like a compact village with narrow lanes and a historic square. Country roads lead straight to Canterbury and Ashford, so lessons mix quiet rural driving with short stretches on busier routes. Local character comes from timber-framed buildings and short climbs that affect visibility. You will spend time on the A28 heading towards Canterbury during lessons.

Nearest Test Centre: Canterbury

Canterbury test centre is about 5.9 miles from Chilham and handles around 3,285 tests a year. Expect a mix of town and rural sections in the practical test, with some time on the approaches to Canterbury. Canterbury's pass rate is 43%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The centre usually covers nearby routes towards Ashford and the A28 corridor.

43.0%
Overall Pass Rate
44.5%
Male Pass Rate
41.6%
Female Pass Rate
5.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Canterbury's pass rate of 43% sits below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 44.5% and female candidates at 41.6% at Canterbury, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Ashford has a higher rate at 48.1% while Herne Bay is lower at 41.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These local differences reflect the mix of rural and urban test routes around Chilham.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons focusing on control on narrow lanes near the village square, where parked cars and tight bends are common. Practice merging onto and off the A28, as you will use that road to reach Canterbury and Ashford for tests. Pay attention to junctions where visibility is limited by hedgerows and short rises. Expect farm vehicles on rural stretches and slow down before blind summits. Work on hill starts and clutch control, they come up on several local approaches to the village.

Choosing an Instructor in Chilham

You have four instructors listed in the area, so check who can offer lesson times that match your schedule. Ask about dual-control cars, pass rates and where they usually take pupils for mock tests. Expect average prices around £38 per hour, but more experienced instructors may charge more. Look for someone who gives clear feedback and offers regular mock tests at Canterbury.

Lesson Costs in Chilham

Average lesson price locally is about £38 per hour. Total cost will vary by how many lessons you need, instructor experience and whether you buy block bookings or one-off lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence first so you can start lessons and book your theory test. Study the Highway Code and take the theory test before too many practical lessons. Find an instructor who knows the A28 routes to Canterbury and can give mock tests at the test centre. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Canterbury or consider Ashford for a different pass-rate profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Canterbury test centre is about 5.9 miles from Chilham and is the nearest practical test centre.
Canterbury test centre has a pass rate of 43%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
The national average pass rate is 47.3%, while Canterbury is 43%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
There are four instructors listed in the Chilham area.
Average lesson cost in the area is about £38 per hour.
Time to learn varies widely depending on your starting ability and practice frequency.
Ashford has a higher pass rate at 48.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, while Herne Bay is 41.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Focus on the A28 approaches, narrow village lanes and junctions with limited visibility.
At Canterbury, the male pass rate is 44.5% and the female pass rate is 41.6%, 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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