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.
Some instructors covering Northfleet
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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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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.
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
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