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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Morden) (1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.2%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Bushey. Prices range from £36.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 86 reviews.

12
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
86 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Bushey 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 Bushey 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
6.3 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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Vipin Chakrapani
3.4 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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Mehar
3.2 mi

Mehar

Sutton
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mehar. I've been teaching people to drive for a good few years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners pass their test. I'm a …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£38 /hour
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Scott Grant
7.5 mi

Scott

Chipstead
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…

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Pearce
1.2 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
8.3 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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Ross Cowen
3.7 mi

Ross

Kingston upon Thames
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ross Cowen is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching learners of all ages and abilities for many years. He runs RM…

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Sara
5.1 mi

Sara

Thames Ditton
Manual 60 min
MINI COOPER

Sara's helped countless learners pass their test in the Thames Ditton area. She's an ADI and DVSA approved instructor, known for her friendly and rel…

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Kel Dennis
5.6 mi

Kel

Croydon
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Kel Dennis is a fully qualified female driving instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Croydon. She's been specially trained by …

Intensive Pass Plus
£36 /hour
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Vanessa
6.6 mi

Vanessa

South Croydon
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Vanessa is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in South Croydon and Dartford. She's been teaching for over 10 years as a fully qualified…

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7.3 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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Test Instructor
7.3 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 Bushey

Learning to drive in Bushey mixes quiet suburban streets with a busy High Street near the station. Many learners are commuters practising around peak times. Lessons often focus on junctions close to the station and local traffic calming zones. You'll find a small community of instructors who know the local test routes.

Nearest Test Centre: London (Morden)

The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Morden), about 1 mile from Bushey. Expect a busy centre with over 12,000 tests per year, so book well ahead. The centre's pass rate is 50.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You may face both urban and suburban test routes on the day.

50.2%
Overall Pass Rate
52.9%
Male Pass Rate
47.5%
Female Pass Rate
1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

London (Morden) records a 50.2% pass rate, which sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Morden pass at 52.9%, while female candidates pass at 47.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show lower rates, with Morden (London) at 45.8% and Sutton at 43.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread suggests local route differences and centre demand affect outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early in the day to avoid peak commuter traffic around Bushey Station and the High Street. Practise hill starts and clutch control where roads narrow near residential roads. Pay attention at the junctions by the station and at busy pedestrian crossings. Get comfortable with roundabouts on the approaches to Watford and nearby suburban routes. Expect short sharp queues at peak times rather than long motorway-style delays.

Choosing an Instructor in Bushey

There are 23 instructors listed locally, so availability varies by time of day and demand. Look for an instructor who knows the Morden test routes and has recent test-centre experience. Expect average lesson prices around £39, though experienced instructors or block bookings may cost more. Ask for a trial lesson to check teaching style and route knowledge.

Lesson Costs in Bushey

Average single-lesson price locally is about £39. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether you book single lessons or a block of hours.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence before booking any lessons or tests. Prep for and pass the theory test so you can book a practical slot at London (Morden) about 1 mile away. Take progressive lessons, aim to build to mock tests, then book your practical test when your instructor signs you off. Keep dates flexible because test slots at busy centres can fill quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are 23 instructors listed in Bushey.
Average local lesson cost is £39 per hour.
Most learners use London (Morden), which is about 1 mile from Bushey.
London (Morden) has a pass rate of 50.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, male candidates at London (Morden) have a pass rate of 52.9% and female candidates have a pass rate of 47.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Learning time varies by learner.
London (Morden) runs a high number of tests each year, so slots can fill up fast.
Local instructors typically prepare learners on the routes used by nearby centres like London (Morden).
Other nearby centres show lower pass rates, with Morden (London) at 45.8% and Sutton at 43.8%, 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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