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Some instructors covering Folkestone
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Angela
Angela has been teaching people to drive for over 15 years in Folkestone and Lyminge. She is patient, friendly and gives each learner plenty of one t…
Trudy
Trudy runs Trudy's Driving School, offering driving lessons in Dover and the surrounding area. She's a DVSA qualified ADI and a member of the ADI Nat…
Steve
Hi, I'm Steve. I run Steve Ward Driving School, teaching people to drive around Folkestone, Ashford, Dover and the wider Kent area. I'm a qualified D…
Martin
Martin Cook is a qualified driving instructor with 17 years of experience. He started teaching in 2002 with the AA and is a fully qualified DVSA lice…
Lorraine
Lorraine Popham has been a driving instructor for 19 years, with a Grade A qualification and full ADI status. Based in Folkestone, she's known for he…
Trevor
Trevor is a friendly local driving instructor based in Folkestone, offering lessons across Folkestone, Dover and the nearby areas. He offers regular …
Peter
Peter Glenn runs the Peter Glenn School Of Motoring and has a calm, down-to-earth way of teaching. He wants you to feel confident and in control from…
Kieron
Hi, I'm Kieron. I'm one of the founders of Pass 1st, a driving school based in Folkestone that's been going since 2007. We've got a great team of ove…
John
Hi, I'm John Kidd. I'm an independent approved driving instructor based in Dover, Kent. I've got a lot of driving experience with cars, buses, coache…
Learning to Drive in Folkestone
Learning to drive in Folkestone means handling coastal streets, busy seafront roads and short dual carriageways. Lessons often include time on the A20 and the A259, plus quiet residential roads around Sandgate and The Leas. Expect some steep approaches and traffic around the Channel Tunnel at Cheriton. Local tests tend to use a mix of town and faster roads close to the harbour.
Nearest Test Centre: Folkestone
Folkestone DVSA test centre sits about 0.5 miles from the town centre, so most learners can reach it quickly by car or on foot. You will see a range of routes used for tests, from seafront roads to the A20. Tests here run frequently, with several thousand tests recorded in the data year. Arrive early and allow time for local traffic around the harbour and Cheriton.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Folkestone test centre recorded a pass rate of 43.1% in 2024-2025, which is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Folkestone passed at 45.1% while female candidates had a 41.3% pass rate (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The centre handled 4,389 tests in 2024-2025, giving a solid sample size for these figures (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Ashford shows a higher pass rate at 48.1% while Canterbury is similar to Folkestone at about 43% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons outside peak times to avoid queues on the A20 and the seafront. Practice roundabouts and junctions near the harbour, and spend time on slip roads leading to the M20 so you are confident with merging. Work on hill starts around The Leas and on any steep approaches close to Cheriton. Show you can judge gaps at the busy junctions on Sandgate Road and at the A259 junctions. Get comfortable with two-lane roundabouts you will see on some test routes.
Choosing an Instructor in Folkestone
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book the theory test before you start regular lessons. Take lessons on both quiet residential roads and faster A roads so you learn all the skills the Folkestone test centre checks. When you and your instructor feel ready, book the practical test at Folkestone, keeping an eye on local traffic hotspots when picking your date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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