Manual & Automatic Driving Lessons

Intensive Driving Courses

Refresher Lessons & Pass Plus

Theory Test Support

Expert Driving Lessons in Grays & Essex

Welcome to Mother Teresa Driving School, your local driving school based in Grays, Thurrock, Essex. We provide high-quality, professional driving instruction for beginners, nervous learners, and those needing refresher training.
Named after the icon of compassion, we believe learning to drive should be supportive, enjoyable, and stress-free. Our DVSA-approved instructors focus on building safe, confident drivers – not just helping you pass your test first time. 

07802313179

Or just reach us right here

Contact Us

Why Choose Us?

  • Patient, friendly male and female instructors who match your learning style 
  • Manual or automatic cars
  • Lessons across Grays, Thurrock, and surrounding Essex areas
  • Flexible scheduling – evenings and weekends available
  • Excellent pass rates and hundreds of 5-star reviews
  • Supportive environment that makes learning fun 
read more

Our Services at a Glance

INTENSIVE COURSE

This course is Ideal for a beginner with zero to little experience at driving. This course is ideal to make you a confident and safe driver.

10, 20, 30 & 40 Hours offered

£400.00 – £1,600

Buy Now

The Pass Plus

The Pass Plus scheme consists of six hours of additional driving instruction for drivers who have already obtained their driving licence and wish to gain further experience in a variety of conditions. The course typically covers:

  • Town Driving: Navigating busy urban areas, including complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts, while safely sharing the road with pedestrians, buses, and cyclists.
  • All-Weather Driving: Learning to handle a vehicle safely in adverse conditions such as heavy rain, snow, ice, fog, and bright sunlight.
  • Rural Roads: Managing the challenges of narrow country lanes, blind bends, and unexpected hazards such as farm animals or slow-moving agricultural vehicles, as well as practising safe overtaking.
  • Night Driving: Adapting to reduced visibility, dealing with glare from oncoming headlights, and understanding the appropriate use of vehicle lighting.
  • Dual Carriageways: Developing skills in merging from slip roads, maintaining safe following distances at higher speeds, and improving lane discipline.
  • Motorways: Gaining experience in high-speed driving, understanding motorway-specific signage, maintaining proper lane discipline, and managing fatigue during long-distance journeys.

£250 - Price includes Certificate of Pass Plus (DVSA)

Buy Now
  • Albion was an amazing driving instructor — genuinely so patient and calm, even when I was feeling really anxious. He... read more

    camille Avatar camille
    29/01/2026

    Passed first time today thanks to an amazing instructor Albion. Calm, patient and explained everything clearly which really helped build... read more

    Razvan Bulucz Avatar Razvan B.
    11/03/2026

    If anyone is looking for a good,supportive driving school, Mother Tereza is the right place to choose!! I had an amazing... read more

    media thumbnail 0
    Brunilda Cosova Avatar Brunilda C.
    11/04/2026
  • The best there is! Very patience very supportive and very kind to help me out to get my licence the... read more

    ALEX BOSS Avatar ALEX B.
    08/01/2026

    I had an excellent experience learning to drive. From the very first lesson, my instructor was calm and patient, creating... read more

    media thumbnail 0
    Abhishek Behl Avatar Abhishek B.
    11/02/2026

    Great instructor and great person!

    Gxvi Avatar Gxvi
    22/01/2026
  • Best driving school ever just four driving lessons and then boom here we are congratulations to me

    media thumbnail 0media thumbnail 1
    kelly ukrakpor Avatar kelly u.
    12/01/2026

    Very good experience with a great instructor ❣️

    media thumbnail 0
    Yasir Israr Avatar Yasir I.
    16/04/2026

    I had an excellent experience learning to drive. The driving instructor had amazing knowledge of local area, explained the rules... read more

    Fabian Sharratt Avatar Fabian S.
    04/03/2026
  • Just passed my driving test thanks to Mother Theresa Driving School 🙌🚗 Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The... read more

    media thumbnail 0
    Godfred Annan Avatar Godfred A.
    01/04/2026

    i promise you there is no better instructors out there than this school. Within my first 15 hours I... read more

    media thumbnail 0
    Luigi Kongo Avatar Luigi K.
    10/04/2026

    Best driving school in Essex!!! Always a pass with him

    Jackie Tran Avatar Jackie T.
    21/03/2026
  • Amazing driving school with phenomenal driving instructors. My Insturctor was calm and collected and very concise with the level of... read more

    Mahir A Avatar Mahir A.
    21/01/2026

    An excellent driving instructor very professional, reliable and knowledgeable. I felt fully prepared for my test and passed with confidence.... read more

    Roopawan 23 Avatar Roopawan 2.
    17/03/2026

    One of the best driving school i have ever experienced,I highly recommend it. my instructor was very kind, patient and... read more

    Manjeet Kaur Avatar Manjeet K.
    14/01/2026
  • I passed my driving test today and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Shafi was an excellent instructor —... read more

    Marwa Saafi Avatar Marwa S.
    11/02/2026

    Amazing place and helped me passed my driving test I couldn’t be anymore grateful

    Emmanuel Olawole Avatar Emmanuel O.
    05/02/2026

    Amazing driving school, they were so helpful and tailored to my needs, they’re very dedicated to your passing, if you... read more

    Alice Skuraj Avatar Alice S.
    02/03/2026
  • I’m happy to share that I passed my driving test yesterday.A big thank you to my instructor for their patience,... read more

    Jaspreet Kaur Avatar Jaspreet K.
    27/03/2026

    Did 5h and i was test ready, best instructor in thurrock no doubt, he went over all my mistakes in... read more

    Dami leonte Avatar Dami l.
    12/03/2026

    Believe it or not, I started with no driving experience at all and passed my driving test after only 20... read more

    media thumbnail 0
    Albo Shqipe Avatar Albo S.
    12/01/2026
  • Instructor was very clear and understanding. Makes you feel very comfortable with a friendly attitude. Only done 2 hours with... read more

    Gm Creations Avatar Gm C.
    22/01/2026

    I passed my driving test on the first attempt and I couldn’t have done it without Albion, he’s very patient... read more

    Rene Mamali Avatar Rene M.
    21/03/2026

    Passed first time 1 minor . Best

    Ragydugan Avatar Ragydugan
    02/04/2026
  • Amazing instructors, very patient and skillful. 100% recommend. Big shoutout to Almpion, Shafi and Mirwais!

    abhishek p Avatar abhishek p.
    02/04/2026

    I had an Amazing instructor. He was clear and calm at all times. He always found new ways to make... read more

    Yasmeen Kardelia Avatar Yasmeen K.
    29/01/2026

    I had a great experience and passed my test in first attempt. The way of teaching is easy and simple.... read more

    Gurpreet Avatar Gurpreet
    02/03/2026
  • Best driving school ever pass first time🔥

    Alex Giscan Avatar Alex G.
    14/04/2026

    I passed my driving test first time in Basildon and my instructor was amazing. He gave me confidence and taught... read more

    Xhentila Bajraktari Avatar Xhentila B.
    11/03/2026

    Amazing Driving instructor, taught me well under a space of two weeks and passed.Highly recommended 🔥

    Adeseth Avatar Adeseth
    01/04/2026

Areas We Cover

Grays • Thurrock • Tilbury • Basildon • Stanford-le-Hope • Chadwell St Mary • and surrounding Essex postcodes.

Ready to start your driving journey?