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Some instructors covering Chertsey
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Fiaz
Fiaz is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Slough. He's approved by the DVSA and offers both manual and automatic lessons. He co…
Jade
If you learn with Jade, expect a friendly, supportive approach that feels like you're out with a mate who's teaching you to drive. He's calm, patient…
Terry
Terry is the owner and lead instructor at Dudman Driving in Staines Upon Thames. He’s been teaching since 2005 and is a fully qualified, patient and …
Sara
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…
Zahid
Zahid is an automatic driving instructor based in Hounslow. He's got a calm and patient teaching style, which really helps learners feel at ease behi…
Ross
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…
Nushad
Nushad teaches with In2Gear Driver Training, a local Slough school that’s been going since 2005. He’s part of a friendly team of DVSA qualified instr…
Shabnam
Shabnam's a DVSA-approved driving instructor who's been teaching learners and training new instructors for years. Based in Slough, she covers High Wy…
Stephen
Stephen Tillin is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent LDC driving school in Slough. He's been specially traine…
Learning to Drive in Chertsey
Chertsey feels like a riverside market town with a busy high street and quieter residential streets for lessons. You get a mix of short urban routes and faster A320 approaches, plus quick access to the M25 at Junction 11. Lessons here often include town-centre manoeuvres and practice across the bridge into Addlestone. It suits learners who want a bit of everything close to home.
Nearest Test Centre: Chertsey (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Chertsey (London), just 0.3 miles from the town centre, so many lessons finish with a short drive to the test. Expect standard driving tests on local roads and some dual carriageway sections near the M25. The centre had a 46.8% pass rate and ran 6,926 tests in 2024-2025, so you will often meet a steady flow of test candidates (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chertsey's local pass rate is 46.8%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates here pass at 50.7% while female candidates pass at 43.5%, showing a notable gap between sexes (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Ashford posts a higher 50% pass rate, which suggests test routes and local traffic make a difference (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable with Chertsey High Street, it has narrow lanes and parked cars that test observation and control. Practice crossing Chertsey Bridge and the junctions by Runnymede, they can be busy and need good mirror checks. Spend time on the A320 approaches and the slip roads near M25 Junction 11, those help with higher-speed junction work. Avoid rush-hour on the A320 if you can, it's much busier and more stressful. Find quiet residential streets near St Peter's Way for practicing bay parking and reversing.
Choosing an Instructor in Chertsey
Look for local instructors who know Chertsey test routes and the M25 approaches, that local knowledge helps on test day. You can expect around ten instructors working in the area, so shop around for lesson style and availability. Many charge near the local average of £40 per hour, but experience and pass record can affect price. Ask about their familiarity with Chertsey (London) test centre and common local manoeuvres.
Lesson Costs in Chertsey
Average lesson price in Chertsey is about £40 per hour, which reflects local demand and instructor experience. Costs vary by time of day, length of lesson block, and whether they include test-day car hire.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post, then book and pass your theory test. Start lessons with a local instructor who knows Chertsey roads and build to mock tests on the real routes. When you're ready, book a practical test at Chertsey (London) and try to do a couple of lessons in the test car beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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