Our Berrylands 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 Berrylands
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Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
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…
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…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Ausaf Ahmad
Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …
MWJ
MWJ is a friendly, patient driving instructor with MWJ Driving School in Chertsey, offering lessons that suit the way you learn. You get clear guidan…
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Albert
Albert is a friendly, highly skilled driving instructor based in Croydon with a great record of student success. He has a relaxed way of teaching tha…
Learning to Drive in Berrylands
Learning to drive in Berrylands is practical and local. Lessons often use Berrylands Road and nearby routes into Surbiton and Kingston, so you get both quiet residential practice and busier A3 junction work. Many learners like practising near Berrylands station and tackling Tolworth roundabout for confidence on larger junctions. You will meet a mix of short, focused lessons and longer drives onto Kingston Road for test preparation.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
Tolworth (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.1 miles from Berrylands, so test runs are short and realistic. Expect routes that include Tolworth roundabout and A3 slip-roads, and a typical test volume of around 6,893 tests per year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Tolworth has a pass rate of 49.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with male and female splits of 52.9% and 45.9% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Book practice runs from Berrylands so you know the local junctions before your test.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth's pass rate of 49.2% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Tolworth pass at 52.9% while female candidates pass at 45.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Morden has a lower pass rate of 45.8% for comparison (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Kingston centre pass-rate data is not available for comparison.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Berrylands Road to build clutch and steering control away from heavy traffic. Progress onto Kingston Road and the A3 slip-roads to practise lane discipline and motorway-style joins. Spare time for Tolworth roundabout practice, it has multiple entries and you will need to judge gaps from different approach roads. Watch for peak congestion around Surbiton station and the Kingston shopping area, and practise pulling over safely on narrow residential streets. If you struggle with roundabouts, ask your instructor for staged drills on approach and exit lanes.
Choosing an Instructor in Berrylands
Look for an instructor who knows Tolworth test routes and has recent local pass experience. With 21 instructors in Berrylands you can compare teaching styles and car types before committing. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average and check if block-booking discounts are offered. Prioritise an instructor who offers mock tests on the local routes.
Lesson Costs in Berrylands
Average lesson cost in Berrylands is about £39 per hour. Price varies with instructor experience, car type, and whether you buy single lessons or block sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book your theory test first. Start regular lessons and build towards a mock test at Tolworth to get used to local junctions. When ready, book your practical test at Tolworth and keep doing local route practice between lessons. Remember to bring your provisional licence and theory pass on the day of the practical test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026