Driving Instructors in Minster-on-Sea

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Instructors
5
Avg Price
£31/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Southend-on-Sea (9.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
40.0%
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There are 5 driving instructors in Minster-on-Sea. Prices range from £30.00 to £32.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 26 reviews.

5
Instructors
£31/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
26 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Minster-on-Sea driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Minster-on-Sea 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.
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Best Driving Instructors in Minster-on-Sea

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AP
6.1 mi

Andrew Pidduck

Sittingbourne
5.0
26 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Andrew Pidduck, known to everyone as 'Lester', is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a strong background in safety and teaching…

Nervous Drivers
£32 /hour
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Paul
6.1 mi

Paul

Sittingbourne
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta 1.5TDci Zetec

Paul is a Grade A driving instructor, equivalent to the old Grade 6, so you know you're learning with someone at the highest level. He's been giving …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Glenn
6.1 mi

Glenn

Sittingbourne
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Glenn is a friendly, experienced driving instructor with over 10 years as a fully qualified DSA Approved Driving Instructor. He is known for being pa…

Nervous Drivers Motorway Pass Plus
£30 /hour
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Martin Tyler
7.9 mi

Martin Tyler

Faversham
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martin Tyler is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in England, offering lessons in Faversham, Teynham and Sittingbourne. He's great a…

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9.6 mi

Nigel

Southend-on-Sea
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Nigel is a Grade A DSA Approved Driving Instructor who really enjoys helping people learn to drive safely. He runs Nigelsway School of Motoring, a fr…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Learning to Drive in Minster-on-Sea

Minster-on-Sea is a coastal spot in the South East that feels quieter than larger towns nearby. Learners here often travel to nearby test centres rather than taking tests locally. There are only five local driving instructors, so lessons can fill up fast. Expect a mix of residential streets and regional roads on your practice runs.

Nearest Test Centre: Southend-on-Sea

The nearest DVSA test centre is Southend-on-Sea, about 9.5 miles away, so you will need to plan for a short drive on test day. Southend-on-Sea had a pass rate of 40% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, with 2,234 tests recorded that year. Male candidates had a pass rate of 41.6% and female candidates 38.9% in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Expect a busy centre with a steady stream of weekday and weekend bookings.

40.0%
Overall Pass Rate
41.6%
Male Pass Rate
38.9%
Female Pass Rate
9.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Southend-on-Sea's pass rate of 40% is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Gillingham reports 45% and another Southend entry shows 35.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, so results vary across local centres. The male/female split at Southend-on-Sea shows a small gap, 41.6% versus 38.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That spread suggests preparation for the test routes used around Southend can make a real difference.

Local Driving Tips

Book lessons early given there are only five instructors in the area. Spend some lessons practising longer runs toward Southend-on-Sea so you are comfortable with the roads you will meet on test day. Focus on junction work and lane discipline during lessons, as test routes often include busy approaches into larger towns. Ask your instructor to run a mock test that starts from a point similar to the test centre approach. Keep lesson slots consistent so you build experience quickly and cover the variety of local roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Minster-on-Sea

Look for an instructor who knows the routes to Southend-on-Sea and who offers mock tests that mirror the real centre. Expect to pay around

Lesson Costs in Minster-on-Sea

Average lesson price in Minster-on-Sea is

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book theory lessons and tests when you are ready. Find a local instructor early, as there are only five in the area and popular times fill up. Take lessons that include drives toward the Southend-on-Sea test centre so you are familiar with the journey on test day. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Southend-on-Sea or another nearby centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Southend-on-Sea, about 9.5 miles from Minster-on-Sea.
Southend-on-Sea had a pass rate of 40% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
There are five driving instructors listed for Minster-on-Sea.
Average lesson price in the area is
Learning time varies with ability and lesson frequency.
At Southend-on-Sea male candidates had a pass rate of 41.6% and female candidates 38.9% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Gillingham reports a 45% pass rate and the Southend entry shows 35.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, while Southend-on-Sea is 40%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Southend-on-Sea recorded 2,234 tests in 2024-2025.
Many instructors will offer to accompany you to the test centre or meet you nearby, but practices vary.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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