Top-Rated Driving School
Emerald School of Motoring is a top-rated driving school in Herne Bay covering Canterbury and Whitstable. We're an independent driving school offering you a choice between manual or automatic driving lessons at a time and price that suits you. Most importantly, our mission is to teach you to become a safe driver and to pass your test first time.
5 Star Rating
One of the top-rated driving schools in Herne Bay covering Whitstable and Canterbury on Google and Facebook.
Grade A Instructor
With more than 20 years' experience and awarded a Grade A by the DVSA, you're guaranteed exceptional instruction.
80% Pass Rate
First time pass rate over 20 years' running the driving school is 37% higher than the national average.
The Driving School
Emerald School of Motoring was founded in 1999 by Chris Holmes because he had a desire for all of his children to learn how to drive safely.
Subsequently, more than 20 years on, his children are driving safely and the mission of the driving school remains the same. To teach you to become a safe driver and to pass your test, ideally first time.
Therefore, this means we promote the guidelines produced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: your safety, the safety of other road users, and pedestrians.
The Driving School Driving Instructor
Chris has always had a passion for driving cars since his first car at the age of 17, which was a bright orange Austin Mini Clubman.
In addition, he has more than 20 years' of experience teaching people from all walks of life. But, his most famous learner driver was Tracey Emin.
Most importantly, he passionately believes in Safe Driving for Life. Consequently, he doesn't cut corners (no pun intended) and will guide you to become a safe driver.
The Driving School Driving Lessons
Manual
Learning to drive a manual is more difficult than an automatic because you'll need to change the gears manually. But, manual cars are usually cheaper to buy than automatics.
Automatic
Automatics are easier to drive compared to manuals because the gears change automatically. But, automatic cars can cost slightly more to buy than manuals.
A Driving School Near You
Canterbury
Learn to drive while you live, study, or work in Canterbury. We’ll try to avoid the congested times.
Please note: Due to limited capacity Canterbury lessons are not currently available.
Herne Bay
Drive around Herne Bay’s residential streets, tackle the Thanet Way, and even learn to drive on a motorway. With less traffic than Canterbury, you’ll always be driving.
Whitstable
With narrow streets, you’ll certainly develop your spatial awareness when you learn to drive in Whitstable. We’ll keep the windows shut if you don’t like the smell of fish.