Driving Lessons In Southend-on-Sea

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Trusted Driving School in Southend-on-Sea

  • Book quality driving lessons in Southend-on-Sea with driveJohnson's!
  • We have local, Grade A driving instructors in Southend with years of experience!
  • Our driving school in Southend offers a no quibble refund on any unused driving lessons from block bookings!
  • Pass with confidence by taking your driving lessons in Southend with us!
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Top Driving Instructors in Southend-on-Sea

Choose Our Expert Instructors

  • If you're looking for a driving school in Southend-on-Sea with local and fully qualified instructors, you've come to the right place. Our driving school uses the best, local driving instructors in Southend.
  • We have one goal in mind: to help you pass your driving test as a safe and confident driver. Our driving instructors in Southend will help you along every step of the way!
  • Save money in the long run with our driving school in Southend. Our average learner passes in just 26 hours - that’s half the national average!

Grade A Driving Instructors in Southend-on-Sea

  • Our driving instructors in Southend are all Grade-A rated, local to the area and test route specialists. They'll teach you the tricky areas and give you confidence ahead of your test.
  • We handpick local, expert driving instructors in Southend to work with us. This means your chances of passing your test quicker and first time will be higher with us!
  • We have both male and female driving instructors offering manual and automatic driving lessons in Southend. Whatever your requirements, get in touch to find out how we can help you.

Extras that other driving schools just can't offer

  • Loyalty programme - lots of free resources as your progress with your learning

  • Learners app - where you can observe your instructor feedback and more

  • Access downloadable test routes

  • We never outsource your lessons like the intensive course companies - receive a loyal driveJohnson's instructor!

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Test Tip Of The Month For Southend-on-Sea

When approaching a junction or hazard you have three choices: Stop. Go. Don't know.

If it's obvious that the road is clear, you should go. If it's obvious that it's not clear, you should slow down and be prepared to stop.

Deborah Raye

Driving instructor in Southend-on-Sea

Useful Driving Test Tip For Southend-on-Sea

If you are unsure of where you are going on your driving test, even the independent driving part, please ask the examiner to help you with directions.

Mishearing the odd direction is normal; just ask the examiner in plenty of time so you can continue to plan and drive safely.

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Anthony Johnson

Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions...

Yes, we do. Our driving instructors in Southend offer mock driving tests to all their pupils as they can help to give them confidence ahead of their test and identify any areas that need improvement before the big day.

If you've not had much driving experience before, your driving instructor in Southend-on-Sea will ensure you start in a quiet road in Southend, somewhere like Newington Avenue, where you can practice behind the wheel at a pace that suits you. You'll be building up your confidence in quieter areas in Southend, such as North Shoebury, where you can practice left/right turns and emerging from T Junctions on roads like Churchfields.

If you've had driving lessons in Southend before, your driving instructor will ask you to drive around the city so that they can assess your skill level and any areas you may need to work on before your test. They will then build you a personalised lesson plan based on this and give you an idea of how many lessons you will need to be test-ready.

Yes, we are pleased to have female driving instructors in Southend who have been highly rated by their pupils. If you would prefer to learn to drive with a female instructor, just let our Bookings Team know and they will pair you with one in the area with availability.

Yes, we have a team of friendly automatic driving instructors in Southend-on-Sea offering automatic lessons in the city and surrounding areas. If you would prefer to learn in an automatic vehicle, we can help. 8 out of 10 of our automatic customers pass first time!

Our 1st time pass rate in your area 92.1% Over the last 12 months

Nearest test centres to Southend-on-Sea

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 Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre

The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Industrial Estate, Tickfield Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6LL

1st time pass rates

2023-24 48.6%
2022-23 51.1%
2021-22 53.7%

DVSA Basildon Driving Test Centre

Paycocke Road, Basildon SS14 3JS

1st time pass rates

2023-24 45.4%
2022-23 49.3%
2021-22 51.3%

DVSA Gillingham Driving Test Centre

Unit 1, Astra Park, Courteney Road, Gillingham ME8 0EZ

1st time pass rates

2023-24 56.2%
2022-23 57.3%
2021-22 58.8%

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driveJohnson's, Sutton Rd, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PB
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