Our Strood 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 Strood
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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…
Patrick
Patrick Pender runs Drive4Life Academy, offering driving lessons in Gillingham and across Medway. He's a DSA approved and CRB checked instructor with…
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…
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…
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…
Ola
Ola runs Pass Code Driving School in the Medway area. He's a friendly instructor who's focused on helping learners get their licence. You can reach h…
Shaun
Shaun is a friendly driving instructor based in Gillingham, Kent. He's been teaching since 2017, and before that, he spent over 25 years driving buse…
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…
Alan
Hi, I'm Alan. I run TLC Driving School, a local independent driving school in Kent. I've been teaching people to drive for years, and I love helping …
Chris
Hi, I'm Chris Batten. I've been teaching people to drive around Maidstone for over 20 years now, and I still really enjoy it. I'm a fully qualified D…
Learning to Drive in Strood
Learning to drive in Strood means lessons around tight town streets and busy commuter routes into Medway. Lessons often cover the A2 and A228 and crossings over Rochester Bridge. You will encounter short stretches of dual carriageway and frequent traffic at peak times. Local driving has a practical, no-nonsense feel and many instructors tailor lessons for commuting and town driving.
Nearest Test Centre: Gillingham
The nearest DVSA test centre is Gillingham, about 4.7 miles from Strood. Expect a standard practical test route that includes both built-up streets and faster A-road sections. Gillingham runs around 8,936 tests a year, so booking times vary with demand. Arrive early and allow time for local traffic near the A2 and town centre junctions.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gillingham has a 45% pass rate, which is below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. At Gillingham male candidates pass at 48.4% and female candidates at 42%, which shows a gap in outcomes by sex. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show variation, with Tilbury at 36.4% and Maidstone at 46.6%, so your choice of test centre can affect the statistics you see. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons around Strood High Street so you get used to narrow lanes and parking. Practice joining and leaving the A2 at peak and off-peak times to build confidence on faster roads. Use the Rochester Bridge junctions to rehearse lane discipline and mirror-hazard checks. Work on roundabout routine at the A228 junctions, and practise hill starts where suitable in residential streets. Expect local traffic and watch for cyclists on busy stretches.
Choosing an Instructor in Strood
There are eight instructors listed in Strood, so you will have a small local pool to choose from. Look for an instructor who knows Gillingham and Maidstone test routes and who offers mock tests on similar A-road sections. Ask about lesson structure and pass-rate history, and compare hourly prices around the local average. Be realistic about availability during peak times.
Lesson Costs in Strood
Average lesson price in Strood is about £22 per hour, which is in line with many South East towns. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you need intensive or block bookings.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and book theory test before too many lessons. Take regular practical lessons, then a few mock tests with your instructor to get used to test routes near Gillingham. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Gillingham or a nearby centre. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass on test day, and allow extra travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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