Driving Instructors in Queenborough

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Instructors
8
Avg Price
£31/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Gillingham (7.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.0%
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There are 8 driving instructors in Queenborough. Prices range from £30.00 to £32.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 77 reviews.

8
Instructors
£31/hr
Avg Price
4.8 / 5
77 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Queenborough 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 Queenborough 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 Queenborough

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MB
9.7 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…

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5.3 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…

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£32 /hour
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Neil
9.1 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
9.7 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 …

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Paul
5.3 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 …

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Glenn
5.3 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…

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£30 /hour
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9.2 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…

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Martin Tyler
9.5 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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Learning to Drive in Queenborough

Queenborough sits in the South East and feels like a small, local place to learn to drive. Lessons here tend to be short journeys with quick access to nearby towns. There are eight local instructors, so availability can be limited at peak times. Expect to travel a few miles for a test, most commonly to Gillingham.

Nearest Test Centre: Gillingham

The closest DVSA test centre is in Gillingham, about 7.9 miles from Queenborough. Gillingham runs around 8,936 tests a year and has an overall pass rate of 45% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). You should allow travel time for the test and practice the route beforehand. Bookings can fill up, so plan ahead.

45.0%
Overall Pass Rate
48.4%
Male Pass Rate
42.0%
Female Pass Rate
7.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Gillingham’s pass rate is 45%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Gillingham pass at 48.4% while female candidates pass at 42% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres such as Southend-on-Sea report lower rates, 40% and 35.9% for another Southend centre respectively (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These figures suggest local tests are around the national level but can vary between centres.

Local Driving Tips

Practice the route to Gillingham as many times as you can so you know junctions and parking. Work on independent driving and junction observations, both common test elements. Try lessons at different times of day to get used to varying traffic and school-run peaks. If you travel towards Southend for lessons or tests, expect a longer drive and slightly different traffic patterns. Keep lessons regular to build confidence rather than doing long gaps between sessions.

Choosing an Instructor in Queenborough

With eight instructors listed, interview a few to find one whose teaching style suits you. Ask about pass rates, lesson structure and whether they supply car hire for the test. Average lesson cost sits around

Lesson Costs in Queenborough

Average lesson price in the area is

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons and carry it to every lesson. Book theory and hazard perception tests once you feel ready, then arrange tuition focused on weaker areas. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Gillingham or another nearby centre. Remember to practice the drive to the test centre beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest practical test centre is in Gillingham, about 7.9 miles from Queenborough.
Gillingham has an overall pass rate of 45% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Gillingham’s 45% pass rate is slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
There are eight instructors listed in Queenborough.
Average lesson price in the area is
At Gillingham male candidates pass at 48.4% and female candidates at 42% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Time to learn varies with practice and frequency of lessons.
Gillingham is closer at 7.9 miles and runs a large number of tests each year.
Gillingham handles around 8,936 tests per year according to the 2024-2025 data (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Yes, practising the route to the test centre helps you get used to junctions and parking near the centre.
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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