Intensive Driving Courses in Maidstone
We provide intensive driving courses in Maidstone and the surrounding areas, catering for all the local towns and villages.
Client Testimonial, by Anna
Just passed first time with only 3 driver faults! I’m so happy I had Gavin as my instructor: he was patient, encouraging and funny. I had a 30 hour intensive course and even though I’m a cautious driver, he made sure I was fully prepared for my test. Completely honest and always professional, thank you so much Gavin!
From Beginner to Test-Ready with Maidstone Driving Lessons
Kent Intensive Driving School has skilled instructors based in Maidstone, delivering structured intensive driving courses across the town and nearby villages. If your test is booked at the Maidstone Driving Test Centre, we’ll tailor lessons to the road types, junctions and features used in the area, so you’re ready for whatever route you get on the day.
We’ve supported many learners in Maidstone and the surrounding area. Using that local knowledge, our instructors choose the best locations to practise key manoeuvres, from parallel and bay parking to controlled stops.
What to Expect During Your Lessons in and around Maidstone
Maidstone and the surrounding area provide a broad mix of roads to build real-world skills. Your lessons will often include:
- Busy town-centre driving around King Street, Week Street and Maidstone Road (A229), ideal for practising clutch control, lane positioning and moving with traffic.
- Roundabout and dual-carriageway practice on Ashford Road (A20), Tonbridge Road (A26) and at M20 junctions, focusing on lane discipline, signalling and speed control.
- Quieter residential areas such as Allington and Loose, perfect for practising manoeuvres and smooth vehicle control.
Maidstone’s Urban Driving Practice
Depending on where you live or are picked up, your urban lessons may run in Maidstone or in one of the busier nearby towns, for example:
- Allington
- Aylesford
- Barming
- Borough Green
- Larkfield
- The Medway Towns
- …plus other local towns and villages
Maidstone’s urban layout offers a great variety for learners, from dual carriageways to narrower estate roads, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
These sessions build clutch control, lane positioning, roundabout confidence, mirror-signal routines and calm decision-making in traffic.
Maidstone’s Rural Driving Practice
You’ll also build confidence on rural routes, with practice in areas including:
- Coxheath & Boughton Monchelsea
- East Farleigh & Teston
- Sutton Valence & Linton
- Bearsted & Hollingbourne
- West Malling & Kings Hill
- Burham, Wouldham & Eccles
- …and other quieter areas around Maidstone
These quieter roads help you practise anticipation and hazard awareness, reading bends, managing varying speed limits, meeting oncoming traffic on narrower lanes and choosing safe places to stop.
Assessment and Booking
Not sure how many hours you need?
We recommend these assessment and booking essentials:
- Start with an Assessment Lesson so we can recommend the right number of hours.
- Intensive courses work best when your practical test is booked, so lessons can run into your test week.
- If you have not booked a test yet, contact us to check availability first.
Pass Plus and Motorway Lessons
After you pass, our Pass Plus builds motorway confidence on the M20 or M2, where you’ll practise safe joining, steady lane discipline and confident overtaking (including smart motorway rules). If you don’t want the full course, you can book a single motorway lesson.
Course Structure and Booking
All our courses are designed to help you reach test standards. If you have a test booked, we recommend aligning your course with the test date for optimal results.
Reach out to us through our contact form or booking form to get started.
Maidstone Driving Test Centres
The nearest driving theory test centre is in Chatham and is roughly 10 miles from Maidstone. For information about your driving theory test or for the locations of other driving theory test centres in or around Kent please see our Driving Theory Test page.
The nearest practical driving test centre is on Armstrong Road in Maidstone. For more information about your practical driving test or for the location of other practical driving test centres in Kent please see our Practical Driving Test page.
Driving theory test centres
Chatham,
14-16 High Street,
Chatham,
ME4 4EP
Practical driving test centres
Maidstone,
Unit 1 North Court,
South Park Business Village,
Armstrong Road,
Maidstone,
ME15 6JZ
Experienced Instructors
for Intensive Driving Courses in Maidstone
Our male and female instructors are fully qualified with over 22 years of experience, delivering intensive driving courses in Folkestone in both manual and automatic cars. Book an Assessment Lesson to assess your driving and receive personalised guidance on the right course length.
Male and Female Instructors
- We have both male and female instructors to cater to your preference
- Our instructors are patient, approachable and dedicated to helping you succeed
- Choose an instructor who makes you feel comfortable
Manual and Automatic Lessons
- Choose to learn in either a manual or an automatic car
- Gain the necessary skills in your preferred transmission type
- Get comprehensive lessons designed for your needs
22 Years of Experience
- Learn from seasoned professionals with decades of teaching experience
- All instructors are familiar with Kent’s roads and commonly used driving test routes
- Benefit from proven techniques and guidance to build confidence on the road
Get Personalised Guidance
- Start with an Assessment Lesson to evaluate your current driving skills
- Get a tailored learning plan designed to fit your goals and experience
- Get step-by-step guidance to reach driving test standards as soon as possible
Need an Assessment Lesson
for Intensive Driving Courses in Maidstone?
Unsure which course length suits you? Book an Assessment Lesson for personalised guidance in Maidstone.
FAQs About Driving in Maidstone
Will I be picked up and dropped off at home for my lessons in Maidstone?
Yes, we offer pick-up and drop-off throughout Maidstone and its surrounding towns and villages.
What kind of roads will I drive on during lessons in Maidstone?
Your lessons will include urban roads, one-way systems, country lanes and major routes like the A229 and A274 – perfect for building all-round confidence.
Will my instructor cover the test centre routes in Maidstone?
We focus your lessons on the road types, junctions and features commonly used around the Maidstone test centre, so you’re ready for whatever route you get on the day.
How do I pay for the lessons?
We take a deposit once the course is confirmed. The remaining payment is due four weeks before the course starts. You can find full details on our Booking page.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary depending on the course length and type. You can view full pricing details on our Prices & Packages page.