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Some instructors covering Gravesend
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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…
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…
Patrick
Patrick Pender runs Drive4Life Academy, offering driving lessons in Gillingham and across Medway. He's a DSA approved and CRB checked instructor with…
Aman
Aman Ahmadzai is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Grays, Essex (RM17 5FG). He provides driving lessons across Grays, Tilbury, South Ocke…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Gravesend
Gravesend sits on the Thames with a long riverside character and busy town centre. Driving here means short trips to Tilbury and frequent encounters with the A2 and local roundabouts. Traffic can be busy at peak times, but lessons in town give plenty of experience on slip roads and town streets. Expect a mix of residential roads and fast A-road driving close by.
Nearest Test Centre: Tilbury
Tilbury test centre is about 1.7 miles from Gravesend, an easy drive over the A226 or by the ferry across the Thames. Its pass rate is 36.4%, and it runs around 8,265 tests a year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Tests can be busy so allow time for peak traffic around the port and approach roads. Ask your instructor to show you typical routes into the centre before your test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tilbury's overall pass rate is 36.4%, well below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Tilbury pass at 39.5% while female candidates pass at 33.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Sevenoaks posts 44.6% and Erith (London) 38.5% which offer higher chances in some cases, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. If you compare centres, factor in travel time and the types of roads you feel confident on.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable with the A2 junctions and the A226 approach roads, these come up often on lessons and tests. Practice pulling out from narrow High Street lanes and in-built parking bays along Thames Way, since town centre parking is tight. Work on roundabouts near the town, especially lane choice at the main A2/A226 roundabout. Expect heavy lorry traffic near the port approaches, so keep safe gaps and be decisive on lane changes. Try a few lessons that finish with a run to Tilbury so you know the likely test approach.
Choosing an Instructor in Gravesend
There are seven instructors listed in the Gravesend area, so your choices are limited compared with larger towns. Look for an instructor who knows Tilbury test routes and who covers both town and A-road work. Expect to pay around the local average of 38 an hour and ask about block-booking discounts. Check availability for weekends if you need evening or weekend slots.
Lesson Costs in Gravesend
Lessons in Gravesend average 38 per hour on average. Prices vary by instructor experience, car type and lesson time, with evenings and weekends usually costing more.
Getting Started
First get your provisional driving licence, then book your theory test which includes hazard perception. Start practical lessons with an instructor who knows Gravesend town routes and the approach to Tilbury test centre. When you're ready ask your instructor to help book the practical test and run full mock tests on the actual Tilbury approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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