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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…
Aman
Aman Ahmadzai is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Grays, Essex (RM17 5FG). He provides driving lessons across Grays, Tilbury, South Ocke…
Paul
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 …
Simmone
Simmone is a patient and friendly female driving instructor based in Dartford. She teaches automatic driving lessons in a Nissan Qashqai, which has d…
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…
Judith
Judith Brown is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Dartford. She's been specially…
Bruce
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…
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Buran
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…
Mark
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 …
Noel
Hi, I'm Noel Christopher. I've been teaching people to drive around Thurrock and Essex since the year 2000, and I'm a Grade 6 approved driving instru…
Tony
Tony Read runs Read the Road Driving School, based in Southfleet near Gravesend, Kent. He's an approved driving instructor, CRB checked, and offers a…
Learning to Drive in Dartford
Learning to drive in Dartford means practising on busy ring-road approaches and quieter residential streets. You'll deal with M25 slip-roads and the Dartford Crossing (A282) on test routes, so expect motorway-style junctions early on. Local traffic can be heavy at peak times, but town-centre lessons give good experience with complex junctions and pedestrian crossings. Instructors here tend to focus on clutch control and lane discipline for the A2 and A226 approaches.
Nearest Test Centre: Erith (London)
Erith (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.2 miles from central Dartford. Expect routes that use the A282 approach to the Dartford Crossing and local radial roads into Erith. The centre ran 6,582 tests in 2024-2025 and has a pass rate of 38.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). You may find weekday and evening slots fill quickly, so book early.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Erith's pass rate is 38.5%, which is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Sevenoaks posts 44.6% and London (Belvedere) is at 36.1%, so local centres vary but generally sit under the national figure (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male and female splits at Erith show 40.2% for men and 37% for women, reflecting a small gap in outcomes (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Low pass rates here often reflect busy test routes that include motorway junctions and complex roundabouts.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads around West Hill or near the High Street to build confidence before moving to the A226. Practice junctions at the A282 slip-roads and the approaches to the Dartford Crossing, as exam routes often include these sections. Work on lane discipline and mirror checks for M25 on-ramps, and rehearse lane changes before roundabouts like the Eastern Quarry junction. Expect pedestrians and cyclists in town-centre lessons, so practise controlled clutch use and smooth stops.
Choosing an Instructor in Dartford
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons or tests. Book and pass the theory test, then take regular lessons to cover town and dual-carriageway driving. When your instructor feels you're ready, book a practical test at Erith or a nearby centre such as Sevenoaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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