Automatic Driving Lessons in Basildon
We offer automatic driving lessons in the Basildon area, delivered by a friendly, professional instructor who knows the local roads inside out. Our Basildon‑based instructor also covers Langdon Hills, Billericay, Wickford, Chelmsford, and the surrounding areas—making it easy for learners across Essex to get started.
Pricing
£38.00
£57.00
£76.00
£370.00
1 hour
£38.00
1.5 hours
£57.00
2 hours
£76.00
Block of 10 hours
£370.00
Driving Lessons in Basildon
We have a friendly, calm and approachable automatic driving instructor based in Basildon. Imad will take you through all the steps necessary to become a safe and confident driver, covering everything from the very basics all the way through to your driving test and beyond.
We use the latest teaching methods to get you up and running in no time and will be there to help you every step of the way. You also get free access to Theory Test Pro, you are given access to an app where your progress and diary are stored, making learning to drive a simple and easy experience.
Because our instructors know the roads and test‑route areas in Basildon inside out, every lesson is focused and efficient—no wasted miles, just real, meaningful learning.
From your first drive to the day you pass, we guide you through every stage of becoming a safe, confident and capable driver.
Imad has an outstanding pass rate and consistently receives glowing feedback from his learners. They praise his calm, knowledgeable teaching style and his genuine passion for helping people grow in confidence behind the wheel.
Imad also covers Tilbury, Chelmsford, Billericay and Wickford,
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Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our students have to say.
Molly Long - Passed 1st time - November 2025
Cannot recommend Imad enough! I went in with no experience, but he gave me confidence to try. He knows when to go at your pace but also when to challenge you. I put off learning due to anxiety, but Imad was the best instructor! Would recommend in a heartbeat.
Greta Misauskaite - Passed 1st time - September 2025
I just passed my driving test first time, & I couldn't have done it without Imad! He is incredibly patient and has such a calm & gentle approach. He explains things clearly and it makes sense, but I really loved how he trusted me and believed in me, and he was right, he knew when I was test ready. Imad is Supportive, reliable and professional. Anyone in Basildon wanting an Instructor, Imad is the one!
Jason Orpwood - Passed 1st time - July 2025
My son passed 1st time with only 1 minor! He learned more in the first 90 minutes with Imad than his previous 5 lessons with another instructor. I highly recommend Imad to everyone looking to learn to drive.
Learning to Drive and going to test in Basildon
When learning to drive in Basildon, beginners start on quieter “nursery routes” to build the core skills of car control and good observations. These wider, calmer residential streets—with simple junctions and predictable traffic—are ideal for practising moving off, steering, basic manoeuvres and safely meeting oncoming vehicles.
As your confidence grows, lessons naturally progress into busier areas where the environment is more challenging and situations change more quickly. We use a range of nearby towns near Basildon to develop your skills, depending on where you live and which test centre you’ve booked. This ensures your practice is relevant, realistic and fully prepares you for the roads you’ll face not only on the day of the test but also in your everyday driving once you have passed!
Test centres serving Basildon
Basildon Driving Test Centre
Driving tests at the Basildon Driving Test Centre start and finish on Paycocke Road, tests commonly include Gardiners Lane South and Gardiners Link Road early on, followed by major dual carriageway sections such as the A127, East Mayne, Upper Mayne, and West Mayne as well as industrial and business estate roads like Cranes Farm Road, Burnt Mills Road, Felmores, and Miles Grey Road are frequently used for complex junctions and sequences of roundabouts, while quieter residential areas including Devonshire Road, Tyefields, Lincoln Road, and the Josselin Road/Woolastan.
Overall, Basildon is an excellent place to learn to drive and take your driving test. The variety of road types and traffic conditions helps prepare learners not just for the test but for a lifetime of safe, confident driving.
Basildon Driving Test Centre
Paycocke Road
Basildon
SS14 3JS
Tilbury Driving Test Centre
Many learners opt for a test in Tilbury, routes commonly include Dock Road, Calcutta Road, Broadway, East Thurrock Road, Whitehall Lane, Palmers Avenue, Orsett Road, and Stifford Clays Road, with frequent use of the A1089 and A13. Industrial and dockland routes around the port area are a defining feature of Tilbury tests. While residential areas such as Bradleigh Avenue, Ward Avenue, Tennyson Avenue, Lodge Lane, Blackshots Lane, Leasway, Elmway, and Whitmore Avenue are regularly used too.
Overall, Tilbury routes are designed to test observation, decision‑making, and positioning in visually obstructed environments, particularly where large vehicles and complex roundabouts require confident but controlled driving rather than memorising a fixed route.
Tilbury Driving Test Centre
Montana House, Russel Road,
Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7AE
Chelmsford Driving Test Centre
We also take learners to the Chelmsford driving test centre, which is located on Hanbury Road in the Widford Industrial Estate, you will begin and end on Hoffmanns Way. Riads will include New Street, Victoria Road, Victoria Road South, Springfield Road, Chelmer Road, Chelmer Village Way, Beeleigh Link, Parkway, and Colchester Road, with regular exposure to faster and more complex driving on routes connecting to the A414 and A12. Residential and suburban areas such as Pump Lane, Springfield Green, Broomfield Road, Rectory Lane, and nearby village roads toward Writtle and Moulsham are commonly used.
Overall, Chelmsford routes are designed to test a driver’s ability to manage busy urban traffic, frequent roundabouts, and rapid changes between industrial, residential, and higher‑speed roads.
Chelmsford Driving Test Centre
Hanbury Road,
Windford Industrial Estate
Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 3DR
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours will I need before being ready to take the practical test?
This is a difficult question for us to answer, as all students will learn at their own pace. The national average is around 45 hours of tuition with an instructor. Although this is a statistic published by the DVSA and we have found that these figures can vary greatly from one learner to the next. Some students will learn a lot quicker, whilst others may take longer.
Do you offer any discount?
Yes, we offer block booking discounts on our regular lesson prices. If you buy a block of 10 hours you will receive a discount.
Do I need my provisional licence before I can book my first lesson?
Yes you will need to have received your provisional licence before booking your first driving lesson. If a lesson is booked in with an instructor and you do not have your licence, the lesson cannot go ahead. By law, we need to see your licence on your very first lesson.
Do I need to pass my theory before I can start my driving lessons?
No, you can start your lessons at any time, and you do not have to have passed your theory test before you start your practical lessons. We offer access to the Theory Test Pro Programme for all our learners. Many of our learners have found revising for the theory while having practical lessons actually helps them understand aspects of the theory better. We would recommend that you study your theory whilst taking your practical driving lessons.
Can I choose my driving instructor?
Yes, if you have any preference at all on who you would like to learn with, please let us know, and we will do everything we can to try and fit you into their diary as quickly as possible.
What will my first lesson consist of?
Your first lesson will be based on your current level of ability. Generally, if you have never driven before, your instructor will drive you to a suitable location to ensure your safety whilst getting used to the car. This might be in a car park or on a quiet road. You will then go through with your instructor setting the car up so that you are comfortable and in the correct position to drive, your instructor will then explain some of the basic controls of the car. We aim to get everybody driving on their first lesson, the focus being on moving off and stopping safely. Depending on the length of the lesson and your previous knowledge/experience you may start looking at gears and junctions too.
Will my lessons be at the same time every week?
This depends on your diary and the instructor’s diary, for example many of our learners who study have week 1 & week 2 timetables. This means they need a different lesson time or day each week. Our instructors will do their best to accommodate your availability each week to ensure you receive a weekly lesson.
