Top Accredited Driving Schools in Kenya to Choose From

Learning to maneuver the corners of a road, hold the brakes and drive the fastest is not all that makes a great driver, attending good driving schools is also important.

A great driver understands the importance of discipline on the road and recognizes that the same roads and cars have caused millions of deaths all over the World.

My driving school instructor always insisted on us during class to always remember that when we sit on the driver’s seat, we were the only sane people on the road so we ensure extreme discipline lest we kill ourselves and our passengers through our carelessness.

A majority of driving schools barely show you just the basics, stepping on the accelerator and the brakes, driving a meter and the next student sits on the wheels, these are the driving schools that release murderers into the society as all they care for are the profits.

Driving makes one feel powerful, a feeling that could lead a driver to lose control, it is important to choose a driving school that makes you a good driver, not just inside the car you drive but also on the road you are driving on.

Below is a list of a number of good registered driving schools hailed for their services.

1. AAK Driving School

The AAK driving school or simply the AA driving school as is common amongst Kenya tops this list for a number of reasons.

AA is an established driving school as it was founded in the early 1960’s with over 28 branches spread in various counties in Kenya. It is Government recognized and if looking for a job that requires one to be a qualified driver, an AA driving license (DL) does it.

Most companies are said to prioritize candidates with an AA DL if the job actually requires driving skills.

AA charges range between 10,000 shillings to 22,000 shillings depending on the class one wishes to study.

Lessons taught by AA Kenya include:

• Learner Driver Training Refresher Driving Course (for inexperienced drivers holding a driving license)
• Driver Competency Assessment of experienced drivers for proficiency before employment as well as enhancing safety on the road
• Plant and Equipment Operators Assessment like forklifts and tractors Advance Driving Course (for practicing and experienced drivers that need to enhance practical driving skills)

2. Petanns Driving School

Petanns driving schools have branches in Kiambu, Nairobi, Nakuru, Laikipia, Kajiado, Murang’a, Machakos, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, and Embu.

Charges by Petanns range 8000shillings to 55,000 shillings depending on the class one chooses.

Petanns makes it to number two in our list because of its recognized practical approach and the widespread number of branches which enables it to reach all social classes.

Petanns head office is at the City Centre’s Capital House and is accredited by the National Transport Authority (NTSA).

Petanns has a large fleet of vehicles that enable its students to have sufficient time for driving practice. Petanns also trains one on basic mechanical work to enable them to understand cars.

3. Rocky Driving School

Rocky, awarded as 2018’s best driving school in Kenya, offers three classes majorly which are; Class E, Class BCE (Light to heavy commercial vehicles), and Class FG (motorbikes) with prices ranging from an estimated 7,000 shillings to 17,000 shillings.

Rocky Driving School has its head office along Factory Street at Nairobi’s Industrial Area and branches spread out in Nairobi, Eldoret, Kisumu, and Kajiado. Rocky driving schools also offer tailor-made courses to fit one’s needs.

4. Heltz Driving School

The Heltz Driving School has branches along Tom Mboya Street City Centre, Donholm, Buru Buru, Eastleigh, Embakasi, Harambee Avenue, Industrial Area, Kayole, Kiambu, Ngara, Ruaraka, Utawala, Umoja and Westlands.

Heltz driving school has been in operation for the last 37 years and offers Class BCE and FG with a price range of 6,500 shillings to 10,500 shillings.

Heltz appears in our list for its value of transparency which led it to win the National Road Safety Award for its contribution in producing competent drivers.

Heltz is considered one of the most affordable driving schools in the country with its head office located along Tom Mboya Street at the city center in Nairobi. Riders who require motorbike classes only pay 6,500 shillings for a standard 15 classes.

The Heltz driving school classes also include lessons on defensive driving, First aid, firefighting, and Basic mechanical work.

5.      Seniors Driving School

With branches along the country’s Thika Superhighway, Kajiado, Chania, Western, Central and Eastern region, Seniors driving school offers class BCE, E, FG, and D which includes tractors and any other earth-moving machines.

Seniors Driving School makes it to this list because of its mission to better the quality of road usage in Kenya through effective instructions.

Seniors driving school won the 2011 Road Safety Award by the Association of Kenya Insurers.

Seniors also offer various courses on motor vehicle construction, design, and equipment to enable the maintenance of vehicles to avoid accidents.