Driving Lessons in Wickford
Driving lessons in Wickford, Essex. DVSA registered instructors covering Wickford and Shotgate.
Learn to Drive in Wickford, Basildon
Wickford is a charming town east of Basildon with varied roads for learning. Our instructors cover the High Street, Southend Road, and all residential areas. A great location with a mix of town and country driving.
Patient Instructors
Calm teaching style
Local Experts
Know Basildon routes
Flexible Times
Evenings & weekends
Door to Door
Pick up from home
Female Instructors
Available on request
7 Days a Week
Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm
£34/hr
Basildon Test Centre
12 minutes drive from Wickford
Our instructors specialise in Basildon test routes. We know every road, roundabout, and junction you might encounter on your test day.
- Instructors who teach these routes every week
- Mock tests on the actual exam roads
- Trusted by learners since 2008
Why Learn to Drive in Wickford?
Discover the advantages of learning in your local area
Town and country roads
High Street confidence
Wickford station pick up
Flexible lesson times
Driving Lessons Available in Wickford
Choose the lesson type that suits your needs
Manual Lessons
Full control with a manual gearbox. Drive any car with a manual licence.
£36/hour
Automatic Lessons
Focus on the road, not the gears. Often faster to learn.
£36/hour
Intensive Courses
Pass in 1-2 weeks with our crash courses. Ideal for quick results.
From £220
Refresher Lessons
Get your confidence back after years away from driving.
£36/hour
Driving Challenges in Wickford
Our instructors will help you master these common challenges
High Street busy traffic
Southend Road roundabouts
How to Get Started
From booking to passing, here's your journey with us
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Meet Instructor
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Start Learning
Structured lessons at your pace
Pass Your Test
Drive away with confidence
DVSA registered instructors
Real reviews from students who learned to drive in East London
“My name is Andre, my instructor was Irman... What can I say, first test after less than 40hrs and pass, only one mark overall... Only one thing the instructor are great and friendly and give you enough confidence to pass. THANKS ONCE AGAIN IRMAN...”
Geo (Geo)
“I wanted to thank drivethru and my instructor, Imran, for helping me to pass my driving test. I was extremely nervous to drive when i joined the driving school, my instructor helped me get through the nervousness and made me comfortable with driving! I'm so excited that i passed my test and would certainly recommend this driving school.”
Nisha Munavar
“I want to say thank you to my instructor Imran. He is very professional and patient. He help me to be confident and calm in the driving. Many thanks Imran and thank you DriveThruL.”
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Areas & Landmarks We Cover
Our instructors know Wickford inside out
Wickford Area Map
We cover all of Wickford and surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about driving lessons in Wickford
Nearby Areas in Basildon
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