Frequently Asked Questions
1. General & Coverage
Q: What areas do Your Next Drive instructors cover? A: Your Next Drive provides driving instructors and lessons in several locations, including Southend-on-Sea, Leigh on Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, and Chelmsford.
Q: What makes Your Next Drive a trusted choice? A: The school uses fully qualified, DVSA-approved male and female instructors, offers tailored lessons for all levels, uses modern dual-controlled vehicles, and focuses on confidence-building, safety, and high pass rates.
2. Lessons & Learning Resources
Q: What types of driving lessons do you offer? A: We offer lessons tailored for various needs, from complete beginners starting their journey to refresher courses for those looking to sharpen their skills.
Q: Do you offer resources to help me pass my theory test? A: Yes, all new pupils receive free access to online theory test software to help them prepare for and pass the theory exam.
Q: Is there a way to track my progress and manage my lessons? A: Yes, all learners get free access to a dedicated Pupil App. This app allows you to view your lesson dates/times, track your progress, see past lesson history, view reflective logs, and easily make payments for lessons. Parents can also be given access to track progress.
Q: Are your vehicles suitable for learning? A: Yes, all lessons are conducted in modern vehicles that are equipped with dual controls for safety.
3. Booking & Pricing
Q: How can I book driving lessons? A: You can book lessons directly through the “Book Lessons” section on the website. If you are struggling to find an instructor in your area, you can fill out a Waiting List Entry, and the team will contact you when an instructor becomes available.
Q: Where can I find information on lesson prices and packages? A: Specific lesson prices and package deals are detailed on the Lesson Prices page of the Your Next Drive website.
Q: How can I contact the driving school? A: You can contact Your Next Drive via:
Phone: 07443 651980
Email: hello@yournextdrive.co.uk
- Or Click on the Whatsapp icon on the right to directly Whatsapp the team
4. More General Questions
Q: Where is the driving test centre in Southend? A: The main centre is the Southend-on-Sea test centre, located at the Tickfield Centre. Our instructors are experts in the local routes around this area, including the residential roads of Prittlewell and the busier town centre junctions.
Q: What is the driving test pass rate in Southend? A: As of 2025/2026, the pass rate at the Southend test centre is approximately 48%. While this is slightly below the national average due to challenging local roads like the A127 and Victoria Avenue, our tailored coaching focuses on these specific high-difficulty areas to give you the best chance of a first-time pass.
Q: Are there difficult roundabouts or junctions on Southend test routes? A: Yes, examiners often include multi-lane roundabouts (like Bournes Green Chase) and fast-flowing dual carriageways like the A13 and A127. At Your Next Drive, we ensure you practice these exact routes until you can navigate them independently without prompts.
Q: Do you offer automatic or manual lessons in Southend? A: We offer both! Whether you want to master the gears in a manual car or prefer the ease of an automatic for Southend’s frequent stop-start coastal traffic, we have the right vehicle for you.