Our Longfield 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Longfield
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Martin Bradford
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…
Aman Ahmadzai
Aman Ahmadzai is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Grays, Essex (RM17 5FG). He provides driving lessons across Grays, Tilbury, South Ocke…
Wojciech
Wojciech is a calm, friendly driving instructor at Marshal Driving School who really knows his stuff. He is patient and explains things clearly, whic…
Ben
Ben is a passionate and highly recommended driving instructor who has successfully helped numerous clients achieve their driving goals. With years of…
Babu
Babu is a DVSA registered driving instructor with Axlr8 School of Motoring, which has been running since 2001. He has loads of experience and really …
Bruce Gold
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Longfield
Learning to drive in Longfield means practising on quiet village streets and on faster A roads a short drive away. Lessons often start near Longfield railway station or the village centre, so you get a mix of junctions and roundabouts early on. Local character is steady and practical, with nearby test routes taking you towards Sevenoaks. Expect lessons to cover both calm residential roads and busier A2 approaches.
Nearest Test Centre: Sevenoaks
Nearest DVSA test centre is Sevenoaks, about 4.8 miles from Longfield, so a short drive for your practical test. The centre handled around 4,031 tests in the last year, so it stays fairly busy. Sevenoaks has a pass rate of 44.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Book in advance and allow for peak times on A2 slip roads when travelling to the centre.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Sevenoaks test centre pass rate is 44.6%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Sevenoaks have a pass rate of 46.1% and female candidates 43.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Tilbury and Sidcup centres show different rates, with Tilbury at 36.4% and Sidcup at 44.0%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Small local instructor numbers and the mix of A roads and village junctions can influence first-time pass figures.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons around Longfield railway station to get familiar with the station approach and parked cars. Practise joining and leaving the A2, including slip roads and merging, since nearby tests often include these moves. Spend time on roundabout technique at the village and larger junctions to build confidence under pressure. Try mock test routes that include A2 junctions and local roundabouts so you learn pacing and gear changes. Expect occasional queues near the main roads at peak times, so practise stop-start traffic and observation at junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Longfield
Longfield has six instructors listed, so check availability early if you need weekend or evening slots. Look for instructors who use local test routes and who offer mock tests to simulate the Sevenoaks centre. Hourly rates tend to be around the local average of 40, but confirm if that is for standard lessons or if intensive packages cost more. Ask about pass rates and lesson plans when you call, and choose someone who fits your learning pace.
Lesson Costs in Longfield
Average lesson price in Longfield is 38 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether lessons are on weekdays or evenings. Intensive courses or one-to-one mock tests usually cost more than standard hourly sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons, you cannot take lessons legally without one. Book and pass your theory test, including hazard perception, since you need that before your practical test. Take lessons with a local instructor and arrange mock tests at Sevenoaks to get used to likely routes. Once you pass the practical, send your pass details to the DVLA to receive your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026