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  • Our driving school in Canterbury has been established since 2005, with a strong network of expert instructors. We also offer driving lessons in Ashford, Folkestone and Herne Bay nearby!
  • Join the ranks of students who have passed first time with us, from Canterbury College, Canterbury Christ Church University, the University of Kent and more!
  • Learn with an expert. driveJohnson's driving instructors in Canterbury can help you beat the national average lessons of 57 hours. Our average is only 26 hours!
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Local driving instructors in Canterbury

  • Every one of our driving instructors in Canterbury are local to the area and familiar with tricky test route areas for Canterbury, Herne Bay and Ashford test centres.
  • If you already have some driving experience, our 2-hour assessment lesson is the perfect way to start.
  • Passing your driving test in Canterbury as a safe and confident driver has never been easier than with our quality driving instructors. 4.9 out of 5 pupils would recommend us on Trustpilot!

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  • Loyalty programme - lots of free resources as your progress with your learning
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  • Access downloadable test routes
  • We never outsource your lessons like the intensive course companies - receive a loyal driveJohnson's instructor!
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What do people think about driveJohnson's?

Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 25 customer reviews

My instructor Tony has been fantastic he is always on time and makes our lessons enjoying and most importantly very informative.

Thank you so much for all of your help Tony, you were great at helping me to ace my driving and getting my head around all of the manoueveres.

Tony is extremely knowledgable, skilled and patient. Couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor and I had a lot of fun learning to drive. Tony helped me pass my test first time around which I never thought I'd be able to do, thank you Tony!

I passed first time!! :D Can’t wait to get on the road now in my own car.

Tony is fantastic I was struggling to learn to drive a manual but then I switched to automatic with Tony and it made everything so much simpler. His way of teaching is amazing and I can't rate him high enough

Tony Mills is an inspiration as a person and I am so glad to have not only met him but also have been taught by him. I am so thankful to have had him teach me and to have passed with him is a great feeling

I had a great time learning to drive with Tony and was very pleased to pass my test at the first attempt.

He is very reliable, knowledgeable and patient, as well as possessing a grand sense of humour. With his emphasis on practising good 'roadsense', he teaches important driving skills over and above what is required to pass one's test.

I have no hesitation in recommending him as a great person to learn to drive with.

Tony Mills is a very calm, patient and excellent instructor. He broke everything down into easy to understand pieces and I was able to pass at my first attempt. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor in the ASHFORD or Folkestone area.

My faith in driving was given back to me by learning with Tony, I never thought I would be able to drive and then it was broken down to me by Tony and I am so thankful for that as it was what I needed in order to pass.

After making over 20 calls and being told everywhere was fully booked I managed to get a lesson booked with Drivejohnsons and since then I have had lessons weekly with my instructor Tony Mills. He is a very good instructor, I would recommend him to anyone.

I was able to get an early test after passing my theory and thanks to Tony I got ready in less than 10 hours of lessons and was able to pass my early test with just three minors.

Learning with Tony was quick, simple and easy and when I passed after 20 hours it felt amazing.

Tony Mills is superb at being not only an instructor but also as a person, he cares and he helps and he is the best teacher I have ever had. I am so proud to have had him as my teacher when I learnt to drive and I am so happy to have passed with him.

I really enjoyed learning to drive with Tony, would definitely recommend :)

I always wanted to pass my driving test and thanks to Tonys incredible teaching I was able to pass in Tonys automatic after 30 hours of amazing lessons.

Tony was a phenomenal instructor and thanks to his great teaching I was able to pass first time and after only 25 hours of lessons.

Brilliant teaching and always made me feel at ease when we were out on the road. It helped that Tony talked to me about football and other topics I was interested in as it put me at ease and helped me to learn at my own pace.

Tony is a great instructor, helped me pass quickly and first time with just 2 minors. Would definitely recommend, thanks Tony.

Loved every minute of my lessons, would recommend Drivejohnsons to anyone (:

Tony Mills is a fantastic instructor and he is someone who I would recommend to everyone in the Canterberry area. If you want to learn to drive an automatic car in Canterberry then choose Tony and you won't regret it

Tony is a great teacher and I learnt extremely quickly with him and managed to pass after just 20 hours. Couldn't be more pleased. Thank you so much Tony!! :)

I'd had lessons before with 2 different instructors and wasn't happy with my lessons, I decided to change driving school to drive johnsons and they put me with Tony as my instructor. So happy and grateful that I got to learn with Tony, don't think I could've done it with any other instructor. Cheers Tony!

Mr Mills is an amazing instructor, he was able to keep me calm and distilled confidence in me. I wouldn't have passed if it wasn't for him. Thank you so much for all your help Tony.

It was great to learn with Tony and I am so happy that he helped me to pass on my first attempt! Thank you Tony

I had failed my test six times with two different driving schools but then I was recommended to learn with Tony in his automatic with driveJohnson's and it was incredible. He knew what I needed to learn and was able to help me change my life around and now I am able to go and buy my own car.

Nearest test centre to Canterbury Show more

Nearest test centres to Canterbury

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.


DVSA Canterbury Driving Test Centre

25 New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3AS

1st time pass rates

2022-23 51.4%
2021-22 49.9%
2020-21 50.4%

DVSA Herne Bay Driving Test Centre

Altria Business Park, Margate Road, Thanet Way, Herne Bay CT6 6GZ

1st time pass rates

2022-23 51.5%
2021-22 49.8%
2020-21 44.9%

DVSA Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre

Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL

1st time pass rates

2022-23 49.7%
2021-22 46.2%
2020-21 50.1%
Useful driving test tip for Canterbury Show more

Useful driving test tip for Canterbury

Everyone is going to be nervous when it comes to taking their driving test. The best way to manage your nerves in advance is by doing the following:

1. Make sure you have passed a mock test with your instructor.

2. Ensure you know the test route areas. Your driveJohnson’s instructor will make sure this is covered.

3. Wear comfortable clothing on the day of your test. Wearing a blazer jacket, for example, might be a bit tight around the arms and shoulders. Wearing a big puffer jacket may make you too hot. You want a cool temperature driving environment during the day.

4. If you are really nervous, then try taking rescue remedy leading up to the day of your driving test.

5. Go to bed at your normal time. If you go to bed at 11pm at night, don’t try to go to bed at 8pm. Your body and mind won’t be used to sleeping so early, and this could cause worry later on into the night. If you want to go to bed early, start making gradual changes at least a month before your test.

Click here for my advice on how to deal with driving test nerves.

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Frequently asked questions...

Will you provide any help and support with theory test training?

With driveJohnson's, your learning doesn't just stop when your lesson is over. We know there is more to driving than just the practical side of things; that's why we offer all of our pupils free access to online theory training, as well as lots of free learning material available on our learning centre.

Do you offer block booking discounts on lessons?

Yes, we have some fantastic discounts available on our block bookings. Using block bookings is the most cost-effective way to pay for your lessons.

Do you have instructors in any of the nearby areas such as Folkestone?

We have instructors in many of the surrounding areas including Folkestone, Herne Bay and Whitstable. We also cover Ashford, Dover and Hythe.

Can I start my lessons at Canterbury Christchurch University at the Canterbury Campus, and then finish at my house in Ashford?

Yes you can. We’ve had many learners doing this with their driveJohnson’s instructor over the years.

All you need to do is let your instructor know in advance about pick up and drop off locations so they can plan their diary to accommodate your needs.

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Where to find us

driveJohnson's Canterbury, Gravel Walk, Canterbury, CT1 2TF
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