Driving Instructors in Northfleet

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Tilbury (1.6 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
36.4%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Northfleet. Prices range from £36.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 61 reviews.

7
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
4.8 / 5
61 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Northfleet 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 Northfleet 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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MB
9.1 mi

Martin Bradford

Chatham
5.0
30 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta ST Line

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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AA
2.6 mi

Aman Ahmadzai

Grays
5.0
7 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Aman Ahmadzai is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Grays, Essex (RM17 5FG). He provides driving lessons across Grays, Tilbury, South Ocke…

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Wojciech
8.4 mi

Wojciech

North Kent
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min
Toyota Yaris

Wojciech is a calm, friendly driving instructor at Marshal Driving School who really knows his stuff. He is patient and explains things clearly, whic…

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Neil
9.6 mi

Neil

Medway
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min

Neil is a driving instructor at Medway Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and genuinely supportive. He knows everyone learns differe…

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Babu
9.1 mi

Babu

Chatham
4.2
20 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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 …

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Bruce Gold
6.6 mi

Bruce Gold

Erith
Manual 50 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£36 /hour
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Buran
8.4 mi

Buran

Belvedere
Automatic 120 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Northfleet

Northfleet sits on the southern bank of the Thames with a mix of older streets and newer housing near Ebbsfleet. It feels like a commuter suburb with busy roads at peak times and local shops along the High Street. Lessons here often cover riverside roads and the A226 links into Gravesend and the A2. You will get a lot of experience with short urban routes and quicker dual carriageway driving on nearby approaches.

Nearest Test Centre: Tilbury

The nearest DVSA test centre is Tilbury, about 1.6 miles away, so practical tests are quick to reach. Tilbury runs around 8,265 tests a year and has a pass rate of 36.4%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Expect a mix of town driving and river-crossing approaches on test routes.

36.4%
Overall Pass Rate
39.5%
Male Pass Rate
33.4%
Female Pass Rate
1.6 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Tilbury's practical pass rate is 36.4%, below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Tilbury pass at 39.5% and female candidates at 33.4%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres show some variance, with Sevenoaks at 44.6% and Erith (London) at 38.5%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets off the High Street to build clutch control and observation. Progress to the A226 for junction practice and to experience traffic flow towards Gravesend. Use the roundabout at the A226 junction and the approaches to the A2 to practise lane choice and mirror use. Watch for lorry traffic near the river and the approaches to port roads, they create different sightlines and gaps. If you train near Ebbsfleet station, expect busier pedestrian crossings and short bursts of stop-start traffic.

Choosing an Instructor in Northfleet

There are seven local instructors listed, so check who knows the Tilbury test routes and the A226 approaches. Look for ADIs who offer mock tests and local route practice. Expect to pay around the local average of 38 per hour and ask about block-booking discounts.

Lesson Costs in Northfleet

Average lessons in Northfleet cost about 38 an hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you book intensive courses or single lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence online or by post and start theory study as you book lessons. Take hazard perception and theory practice alongside on-road lessons to prepare. When your instructor and you are ready, book the practical test at Tilbury which is the closest centre. After passing, you will be issued a full licence by the DVSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Tilbury is approximately 1.6 miles from Northfleet, so the drive to the test centre is short.
Tilbury's practical pass rate is 36.4%.
Tilbury's 36.4% pass rate is lower than the national average of 47.3%.
Yes.
There are seven instructors listed in the Northfleet area.
The local average lesson price is 38 per hour.
Learning time depends on how often you take lessons and your starting ability.
Test routes around Tilbury include a mix of town driving and approaches to river and port roads.
Yes.
Many local instructors include mock tests as part of lesson packages, and those familiar with Tilbury will run through likely junctions and roundabouts.
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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Swanscombe (1 mi) Gravesend (1 mi) Tilbury (2 mi) Grays (3 mi) Istead Rise (3 mi) Longfield (4 mi) Hartley (4 mi) Dartford (5 mi)

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