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Best Driving Instructors in Amersham
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Christian
Christian is a fully qualified DSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 20 years of experience in driver education. He is based in the Gerrards Cros…
Gary
Gary is a friendly, easy-going driving instructor who specialises in automatic lessons in Hemel Hempstead. He focuses on helping you feel confident a…
Paul
Paul is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved driving instructor based in High Wycombe. He offers calm, patient driving lessons and is great with complete…
Mark Stone
Mark Stone has been a fully qualified driving instructor since 2012 and has been driving since 2001. He has taught all sorts of learners over the yea…
Ramesh
Ramesh is a DSA Grade A, DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Hemel Hempstead, and he also covers St Albans and Watford. He offers both automa…
Sukh Jassal
Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…
Khalil
Khalil is a DVSA approved driving instructor with 25 years of experience teaching automatic lessons. Based in High Wycombe, he has spent his career h…
Nav
Nav is a very experienced, professional driving instructor based in High Wycombe who genuinely wants his pupils to become safe, confident drivers. He…
Dave
Dave is a fully qualified ADI-approved instructor who runs Dave's School of Motoring, specialising in automatic driving lessons. He has a calm, patie…
Learning to Drive in Amersham
Learning to drive in Amersham mixes town centre traffic with quiet country lanes. Lessons often use Amersham High Street, Station Road and the A413 for a range of junctions and speeds. You will find a small pool of instructors, so lessons feel local and personal. It has a suburban feel close to Chiltern countryside, so you get both busy junction practice and relaxing road time.
Nearest Test Centre: High Wycombe
High Wycombe is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 7.9 miles from Amersham. Expect tests on a mix of suburban streets and nearby A-roads, and a test schedule that handles thousands of appointments a year. High Wycombe has a 50.1% pass rate, with male and female splits published by the DVSA, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The centre ran 6,277 tests in the 2024-2025 period, so booking windows can fill at busy times.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
High Wycombe's pass rate is 50.1%, above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at High Wycombe passed at 52.3% while female candidates passed at 47.8%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres show similar levels, with Livingston at 49.6% and London (Pinner) at 48.2%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These local figures suggest tests in this area are slightly easier than the national picture, but individual outcomes still depend on preparation.
Local Driving Tips
Practice hill starts on Amersham Hill and clutch control on the slopes off Station Road. Amersham High Street narrows and has parking bays, so watch for parked cars and pedestrians. Use the A413 to get comfortable with faster moving traffic and observe lane discipline entering roundabouts. Old Amersham lanes are tighter and good for low-speed manoeuvres. Time lessons to avoid peak commuter hours if you want quieter practice near the station.
Choosing an Instructor in Amersham
Look for an instructor who knows local test routes and the approach to High Wycombe. With nine instructors in the area you should be able to compare prices and availability. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average, and check if block-booking discounts apply. Ask if they cover mock tests and town-centre manoeuvres near Amersham station.
Lesson Costs in Amersham
Average lesson cost in Amersham is about 39 per hour. Costs rise for weekends, evenings and intensive courses, and fall slightly if you buy a block of lessons. Instructor experience and car type also affect price.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book your theory test before too many lessons. Take regular practical lessons and do a few mock tests with an instructor who knows High Wycombe routes. When you and your instructor feel ready, book at High Wycombe, which is 7.9 miles away, and allow time to travel on the day. Passing the practical test gets you your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026