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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£42/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Greenford) (3.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
31.8%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Acton. Prices range from £40.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 134 reviews.

12
Instructors
£42/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
134 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Acton driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Acton instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Ali
1.2 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

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…

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Asif Zamir
3.1 mi

Asif

Wembley
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Vipin Chakrapani
5.7 mi

Vipin

South West London
5.0
17 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…

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Asif
5.8 mi

Asif

Harrow
5.0
11 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Janan
9.3 mi

Janan

Wood Green
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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£40 /hour
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David Brown
7.2 mi

David

Edgware
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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£42 /hour
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Pearce
7 mi

Pearce

London
4.9
29 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…

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Andreas Eliades
1.4 mi

Andreas

Ealing
4.5
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …

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0.9 mi

Hakim

West London
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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Roy
2.8 mi

Roy

North West London
Automatic 60 min

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…

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Zahid
5.5 mi

Zahid

Hounslow
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Refresher Intensive Motorway
£40 /hour
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Test Instructor
5.6 mi

Test

Westminster
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Vauxhall Corsa
Nervous Drivers
£45 /hour 1% OFF 1st
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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.

31.8%
Overall Pass Rate
35.0%
Male Pass Rate
28.2%
Female Pass Rate
3.5 mi
Distance

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

The nearest DVSA test centre is Isleworth (Fleming Way), about 3.7 miles from Acton.
Isleworth has a pass rate of 42.4% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Isleworth's 42.4% pass rate is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Acton has 27 local instructors listed in the area.
The local average lesson price is 37 per hour.
Time to pass varies by learner, lesson frequency and experience.
There are 27 instructors in the area, but demand can be high at evenings and weekends.
Yes, practical tests around Acton often involve busy junctions, slip roads and sections that link to the A40 and nearby gyratories like Hanger Lane.
You can take lessons anywhere and book your practical test at any nearby DVSA centre, subject to availability.
At Isleworth male pass rate is 46.8% and female pass rate is 38.6% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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