# 1st Gear Intensive Driving Courses

1st Gear Intensive Driving Courses has been delivering driving tuition in Maidstone since 1990, expanding to serve most of Kent through their partnership with Kent Intensive Driving School. They specialise in intensive driving courses designed to accelerate learner progression towards test standard in a condensed timeframe.

The business caters to a broad clientele, from complete novices taking their first lessons to experienced learners requiring additional tuition following test failures. They recognise that individuals have different learning styles and circumstances, offering flexibility through male and female instructors, manual and automatic transmission options, and courses tailored to specific needs and timescales.

What sets 1st Gear apart is their commitment to professional standards and safety. All instructors are fully qualified, registered approved Driving Instructors who have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks, providing clients with confidence in their credentials. Their extensive coverage across Kent—including Maidstone, Canterbury, Gravesend, Ashford, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Medway, and surrounding areas—ensures convenient access for learners throughout the region.

Rather than applying pressure to complete courses unrealistically quickly, 1st Gear advises clients to allow sufficient time to reach test standard comfortably. This measured approach prioritises genuine competence over rushing progression, distinguishing them from competitors focused purely on speed. Operating continuously since 1990 demonstrates established reliability and accumulated expertise in intensive driver training.