Our Aldershot 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Aldershot
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Andrew
Andrew has been teaching people to drive for over 18 years and really knows how to get his pupils through their tests. He is a top Grade A and B inst…
Alan Hall
Alan Hall is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Yateley with ten years' experience. Before becoming an instructor he spent over 30 years i…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
Helen
Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…
Keith Rowling
Keith Rowling has been teaching people to drive since 1994, so you're in very safe hands. He's calm, patient and friendly, and knows how to put even …
Amit
Amit is a calm, friendly driving instructor who really gets that everyone learns differently. He has over 10 years of experience and a great reputati…
Jason Thorne
Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…
Talha
Talha is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Let's Pass 1st Driving School, covering Farnham, Bordon and nearby areas in Hampshire. He has years …
Lloyd Cliff
Lloyd Cliff is an approved driving instructor based in Guildford and covers all of Surrey. He's lived in Guildford for the past 25 years, so he knows…
Learning to Drive in Aldershot
Aldershot is a compact town with a strong military history and busy town centre roads. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with short stretches of faster A-road driving. You get a lot of varied practice close to Farnborough and the A331. It suits learners who want regular real-road experience without long drives to a test centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
The nearest DVSA test centre is Farnborough, about 1.9 miles away, so most tests are local and easy to reach. Expect a mix of suburban roads and A-road sections on the test routes, and the centre handles around 3026 tests a year. Farnborough has a higher pass rate than the national average at 49.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Travel via the A325 or Farnborough Road to reach the centre quickly.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough test centre has a pass rate of 49.7%, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Farnborough pass at 52% while female candidates pass at 47.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Guildford posts 46.3% and Chertsey (London) 46.8%, both below Farnborough's rate (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The local advantage likely comes from short, varied routes close to Aldershot rather than long motorway sections.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets off Queens Road or Grosvenor Road to build confidence before tackling the A325. Practice joining and leaving the A331 at peak times, since that junction gets busy with commuter traffic. Spend time at town-centre roundabouts and the traffic-light junctions near the high street, they test observation and lane discipline. Work on controlled stops and hill starts around military estate roads where gradients and narrow lanes can catch learners out. Try mock tests that include a run to Farnborough so you know the route and typical hazards.
Choosing an Instructor in Aldershot
There are seven local instructors in Aldershot, so availability can vary through the week. Look for an ADI with recent local experience, who knows the Farnborough test routes and A331 junctions. Expect to pay around £36 per hour for standard lessons, and ask about block bookings or intensive courses. Check if they offer both manual and automatic training if you have a preference.
Lesson Costs in Aldershot
Average lesson cost in Aldershot is about £36 per hour. Prices can rise for peak-time slots, intensive courses, or instructors who provide pick-up from further afield.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Start lessons with a local instructor who will guide you through town roads, the A325 and routes towards Farnborough. When you're prepared book your practical test at Farnborough, which is about 1.9 miles from Aldershot.
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Last reviewed: February 2026