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Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Asif
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Asif
Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…
Janan
Hi, I'm Janan. I run Janan Driving School, teaching people to drive around Wood Green and Tottenham in North London. I'm an experienced female instru…
David
Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Hakim
Hakim runs Hakim Driving School, which has been teaching learners in West London since 2001. He's a Grade A instructor with nearly twenty years of ex…
Roy
Roy is a calm, experienced driving instructor based in North West London. He's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners ge…
Zahid
Zahid is an automatic driving instructor based in Hounslow. He's got a calm and patient teaching style, which really helps learners feel at ease behi…
Ross
Ross Cowen is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching learners of all ages and abilities for many years. He runs RM…
Sara
Sara's helped countless learners pass their test in the Thames Ditton area. She's an ADI and DVSA approved instructor, known for her friendly and rel…
Learning to Drive in Acton
Learning to drive in Acton mixes quiet residential streets and busy main roads. You'll meet short high streets, parked cars and slip roads onto the A40. Local driving has an inner-London feel with frequent traffic at peak times and quick access to central routes. That variety helps build different skills before test day.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Greenford)
Isleworth (Fleming Way) is the nearest DVSA centre, about 3.7 miles away. It handles a high volume of tests, around 12,840 per year in 2024-2025. Expect a mix of suburban roads and A40-style junctions on test routes, and book early as slots fill up. Pass rate at Isleworth is 42.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Isleworth's pass rate is 42.4%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Isleworth pass at 46.8% while female candidates pass at 38.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show variation too, with Brentwood at 42% and Greenford at 31.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread suggests local routes and traffic levels affect outcomes as much as individual preparation.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joining and leaving the A40 (Western Avenue) and get comfortable with slip roads and merging traffic. Spend time on Acton High Street to build skills dealing with parked cars and narrow lanes. Familiarise yourself with Hanger Lane gyratory and other busy junctions for confidence in heavier traffic. Work on calm, steady observation at roundabouts and on long dual carriageway stretches before attempting mock tests.
Choosing an Instructor in Acton
Acton has 27 local instructors, so check availability and ask who knows Isleworth test routes. Look for an ADI with clear pricing and a record of recent test experience in nearby centres. Expect to pay around the local average of 37 per hour, and consider an instructor who offers flexible block bookings. Choose someone you get on with, who gives clear feedback and sets realistic targets.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass the theory test. Take lessons with a local ADI to learn junctions, dual carriageways and high street driving common in Acton. When you're ready, book your practical test at Isleworth or another nearby centre and complete the practical to get your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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