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.
Some instructors covering Aldershot
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Hayley
Hayley's helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Church Crookham, Hampshire, she's a fully qualified …
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
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…
Basil
If you learn with Basil, you'll get a patient, friendly instructor who's been teaching in the Camberley area since 2012. He's fully independent now, …
Billie
Billie Smith has been on the DVSA Approved Register of Driving Instructors for 20 years, training drivers of all abilities across the southeast of En…
Ahamed
Ahamed is a friendly, patient driving instructor with A to Z Driving School in Guildford. He's got a lot of experience and his students really rate h…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
Kev
Kev's been a fully qualified DVSA approved driving instructor since May 2013, and he's helped hundreds of students get their licence. Based in Frimle…
Gabriella
Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…
Matt
Matt Whatley runs QA Motoring School with a high first-time pass rate that's well above the national average. He's built his reputation on customer s…
Ian
Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul Clarke. I run Clarke's School of Motoring, and I'm a DSA approved driving instructor. I've been teaching people to drive around Camberle…
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Aldershot
How Much Does a 20 Hour Driving Lesson Block Cost in the UK?
Trying to work out a fair 20 hour driving lesson block cost in the UK can do your head in, because there is no single national price. Hourly lesson rates vary a lot by area and instructor, so a 20 hour block can look like a bargain in one place and expensive in another. This guide walks through real-world price examples, how to tell if a 20 hour block is right for you, and simple ways to spread the cost without overcommitting.
Buy now pay later driving lessons: what to check before you block book
Thinking about using buy now pay later driving lessons so you can start sooner and spread the cost? It can be handy, but it is easy to overpay or get stuck with a package you cannot change. Here is how to compare instalment deals with normal local lesson prices, what to sort with your instructor before you commit, and how to use My Instructor Finder to tie any finance option to a real instructor and a real start date, not just a flashy advert.
How to Spread the Cost of Driving Lessons in the UK with 10, 20 and 30 Hour Packages
Learning to drive is exciting, but the money side can creep up on you if you do not plan it properly. Between lesson prices and the DVSA test fees, you are easily into the hundreds, sometimes more, so it makes sense to decide how you will spread the cost of driving lessons before you start. This guide walks through 10, 20 and 30 hour packages, how Spread The Cost options can work in practice, and the common money mistakes that leave learners stuck on waiting lists with empty wallets.