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Best Driving Instructors in Acton
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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 Zamir
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…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
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.
Lesson Costs in Acton
Average lesson price in Acton is 37 per hour. Intensive courses, late evening slots and instructors with high pass rates can cost more, while block bookings often reduce the hourly rate. Travel time and pick-up locations can also affect pricing.
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