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Some instructors covering Gillingham
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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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 Gillingham
Learning to drive in Gillingham means training in a compact town with a mix of high street traffic and quicker A-road approaches. Lessons often include busy junctions near Gillingham Railway Station and approaches to the A2 towards Maidstone. With eight local instructors you will find options, though availability can be limited at peak times. Expect a mix of town driving and short dual-carriageway practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Gillingham
The nearest DVSA test centre is Gillingham, about 2 miles from the town centre. It runs roughly 8,936 tests a year, so booking slots can fill up, especially at popular times (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The local test routes include High Street approaches and junctions near the station, so practise busy junction work and roundabouts. The centre's pass rate is 45% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gillingham test centre has a pass rate of 45%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at about 48.4% and female candidates at about 42% at this centre (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Maidstone posts 46.6% while Tilbury is lower at 36.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These numbers suggest local test routes and traffic can make some manoeuvres more challenging for learners (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets before moving on to Gillingham High Street and the station approaches. Practise roundabout technique on the Chatham Road junction where lane choice matters. Build confidence on the A2 approaches towards Maidstone, they need steady speed control and good observation. Watch for parked cars and narrow residential streets near the town centre during lessons. Book a few lessons at different times of day to handle rush-hour queues and quieter periods.
Choosing an Instructor in Gillingham
Look for an instructor who knows local test routes around Gillingham and has recent local pass experience. Given there are eight instructors in the area, availability can vary so check match for times and vehicle type. Expect to pay around £28 per hour on average and ask about block-booking discounts and cancellation terms. Choose someone who offers mock tests on the real routes used by the Gillingham centre.
Lesson Costs in Gillingham
Average lesson price in Gillingham is £28 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you buy blocks of lessons or single sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book lessons with a local instructor to build experience in town and on nearby A-roads. When you and your instructor agree you're ready, book your theory test then your practical test at Gillingham or a nearby centre. Keep a log of lessons and any mock test feedback to track progress and gaps to work on before the practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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