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  • Last year our average pupil took just 26 hours of driving lessons to pass their test with us - that’s almost half the national average!
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  • Begin your driving journey with our Grade-A driving instructors in Whitstable. They will tailor each lesson to your needs, meaning no two lessons will be the same.
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How much do driving lessons cost in Whitstable?

Our first time pass rate in Whitstable Show more
Our 1st time pass rate in your area 90.5% Over the last 12 months
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Nearest test centres to Whitstable

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 Herne Bay Driving Test Centre

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

1st time pass rates

2023-24 56.1%
2022-23 51.5%
2021-22 49.8%

DVSA Canterbury Driving Test Centre

25 New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3AS

1st time pass rates

2023-24 48.5%
2022-23 51.4%
2021-22 49.9%

DVSA Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre

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

1st time pass rates

2023-24 49.0%
2022-23 49.7%
2021-22 46.2%
Useful driving test tip for Whitstable Show more

Useful driving test tip for Whitstable

Try not to be too heavy-footed. Use the foot controls smoothly and progressively. Imagine you have a bowl of water on the passenger seat - if you brake too firmly you will spill the water, which means you have seen something late.

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Frequently asked questions...

Do you offer driving lessons in any of the surrounding areas?

Yes, not only do we offer bespoke and affordable driving lessons in Whitstable, but we are also proud to offer driving instructors in the surrounding areas. With driving instructors in Canterbury and Herne Bay. These are all carried out by Grade-A driving instructors who are all local to the area and test route specialists.

We regularly have learners begin their lesson in Whitstable and finish their lessons in areas like Herne Bay or Canterbury due to work or college commitments. If you want to take driving lessons in Whitstable or the surrounding areas, make sure you get in touch today.

What happens on my first driving lesson in Whitstable?

Your driving instructor in Whitstable will come to meet you at the agreed upon place and time and will want to put you at ease. They will have an initial chat with you to find out a bit more about you and find out about your previous experience. If you have not had any previous lessons, don't worry as many of our learners haven't. Your driving instructor will also do a quick eyesight check and check your provisional licence to ensure you are able to drive.

Once this is done, you will get to show the instructor what you can do! If you have had little prior driving experience, you instructor will take you to a quiet residential road in Whitstable, such as The Warren or The Ridings, where you can practice behind the wheel away from traffic and other distractions. There you will learn the basic controls on the car, how to move off and stopp, clutch control, how to use the different pedals and how to steer. You may also cover turning left and right and emerging from T-junctions, if you are progressing quickly.

If you have had more driving experience, your instructor will likely ask you to drive around Whitstable so that they can see your skill level and what you will need to improve to be ready for your test. They will then build a lesson plan from this information to help you strengthen the areas that need some work. They will also be able to give you an idea how long it will take for you to be at test standard.

Rest assured, the lesson will be tailored to your specific requirements and will progress at a pace that you feel comfortable with.

Where is my nearest test centre?

Unfortunately, when you are taking driving lessons in Whitstable, you will have to travel to either Canterbury or Herne Bay to take your test. Once you and your driving instructor have discussed which test centre will be best for you and you have your test booked, you will begin to have lessons outside of Whitstable. For instance, if you have your test booked in Canterbury, your driving instructor will provide you with driving lessons in Canterbury to have you practising the popular test routes in the area. This will help you to be familiar with any tricky areas on your driving test and give you confidence for the big day.

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driveJohnson's Whitstable, Harbour St, Whitstable, CT5 1AQ
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