Find a Driving Instructor in Chinnor

Tell us what you need and we will check suitable local instructors, availability, lesson price, and likely start date before you commit.

Instructors
11
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
High Wycombe (8.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.1%
DVSA Approved Verified Reviews Free for learners

Free for learners

Not set on one instructor?

We can check suitable instructors near Chinnor and come back with lesson terms for you to review.

Find me an available instructor faster

There are 11 driving instructors in Chinnor. Prices range from £39.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 49 reviews.

11
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
49 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Chinnor 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 Chinnor 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.
Local Instructor Proof

Some instructors covering Chinnor

Profiles stay public for trust, but the quickest route is to let us check who can actually take you on.

Khuram
9.1 mi

Khuram

Aylesbury
5.0
23 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Hybrid

Hi, I'm Khuram. I run Khuram Driving School in Aylesbury, teaching automatic driving lessons in a Toyota Hybrid. I've been an Approved Driving Instru…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£40 /hour
View Profile
Mark Ainsworth
8.6 mi

Mark

High Wycombe
5.0
11 reviews
Manual 60 min
Suzuki Swift

Mark Ainsworth is a Grade A DVSA approved driving instructor based in High Wycombe. He's been running MJA Driving School since 2001, and only 35% of …

View Profile
Ivan Christopher Austin Williams
9.5 mi

Ivan

Aylesbury
5.0
11 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Ivan Christopher Austin Williams is the CEO and an expert driving instructor at De Executive Driving School, based in Aylesbury. He's been teaching f…

Nervous Drivers Intensive
View Profile
RP
9.1 mi

Russell

Aylesbury
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Russell Paul. I run Russell Paul Driving School, providing manual driving lessons around Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. I'm a fully qua…

Motorway Pass Plus
£39 /hour
View Profile
C
9.8 mi

Caroline

Aylesbury
5.0
1 review
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Caroline is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Aylesbury with over 20 years of experience teaching in the public sector. She helps learners build …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
View Profile
Daniel
8.8 mi

Daniel

Buckinghamshire
Manual 60 min

Daniel is a friendly, professional driving instructor who runs his own business, Daniels School of Motoring. He's been teaching for several years and…

View Profile
Simon Russell
9.1 mi

Simon

Aylesbury
Manual 60 min

Simon Russell is a very experienced driving instructor based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with over twenty years in the driver training industry. H…

Nervous Drivers Pass Plus
View Profile
EI
9.1 mi

Enamul

Aylesbury
Manual & Auto 60 min

Enamul Islam runs Enamul Driving School in Aylesbury, Bucks, which he's owned and operated since 2010. He's a Pass Plus registered ADI who's transiti…

Pass Plus
£40 /hour
View Profile
Andrew Hassell
9.1 mi

Andrew

Aylesbury
Manual 60 min

Andrew Hassell is a qualified ADI driving instructor based in Aylesbury. He's been teaching for many years and focuses on making lessons relaxed and …

Nervous Drivers
View Profile
Mark Sinclair
9.1 mi

Mark

Aylesbury
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Mark Sinclair. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, and I've been teaching people to drive around Buckinghamshire fo…

Intensive Pass Plus
View Profile
Amanda Robinson
9.1 mi

Amanda

Aylesbury
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Amanda. I've been teaching people to drive around Aylesbury for 23 years now, and I've been driving myself for 30 years. I'm a fully qualifie…

Refresher Motorway
View Profile

Learning to Drive in Chinnor

Chinnor sits in the South East and feels like a village that still moves at its own pace. Learners here get a mix of quiet country lanes and short runs towards larger towns. High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Oxford are within reasonable reach, so you can practise both rural driving and busier A-road work. Local lessons often cover hill starts and dealing with agricultural traffic on narrow roads.

Nearest Test Centre: High Wycombe

High Wycombe is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 8.3 miles from Chinnor, and it handles several thousand tests a year. Expect a mix of urban and semi-rural routes on the practical test, with roundabouts near town centres and faster sections when you leave built-up areas. High Wycombe has a 50.1% pass rate, with males at 52.3% and females at 47.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

50.1%
Overall Pass Rate
52.3%
Male Pass Rate
47.8%
Female Pass Rate
8.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

High Wycombe's pass rate of 50.1% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Aylesbury and Oxford (Cowley) report pass rates of 46.3% and 46.9% respectively, which are both under the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The nearest centre shows a modest gap between male and female pass rates, with males at 52.3% and females at 47.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on the quieter lanes around the village to build control and observation. Move onto busier routes towards High Wycombe to get used to roundabouts and faster traffic flows. Expect narrow junctions and parked cars in village centres, so practise positioning and slow-speed steering. If you head towards Aylesbury or Oxford, plan for more complex junctions and multi-lane approaches.

Choosing an Instructor in Chinnor

There are five instructors listed for Chinnor, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Ask about pass rates for each instructor and whether they use the routes towards High Wycombe for test practice. Price can vary with experience and special coaching for test days, so check what is included in hourly rates. Pick someone who matches your learning pace and can get you comfortable on both village lanes and busier A-roads.

Lesson Costs in Chinnor

Local lesson pricing varies by instructor and the type of lesson you book, with extra for intensive courses or mock tests. Distance to test centres and travel time from Chinnor can affect prices if an instructor has to drive to you or use their car for long runs.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book lessons with a local instructor to build basic controls and road sense. Study for and take the theory test when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Once you pass theory, book a practical test at High Wycombe or a nearby centre and do several mock tests on those specific routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is High Wycombe, about 8.3 miles from Chinnor.
High Wycombe has a 50.1% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Aylesbury reports a 46.3% pass rate and Oxford (Cowley) reports 46.9%, both below the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are five instructors recorded for Chinnor.
Learning time depends on your schedule and how often you take lessons.
Lesson prices vary by instructor, experience and lesson length.
High Wycombe's pass rate of 50.1% is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, local instructors will often use routes that mirror what you might see on test day at High Wycombe.
At High Wycombe, males have a pass rate of 52.3% and females 47.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
You can choose any nearby DVSA centre when booking, and some learners pick different centres for earlier test dates or preferred routes.
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.

Guides for Chinnor

Driving Lessons in Oxford: Prices, Slots and How to Start

Oxford is a busy learner city with three nearby test centres and a mix of historic streets, residential estates and business parks. This guide explains typical driving lesson options in Oxford, how availability changes around university and college terms, and what to consider when choosing between manual and automatic. Learn how to shortlist local instructors, find flexible lesson times, and plan practice around Oxford's test routes and pass rates so you can start learning to drive with a realistic schedule and budget.

Area Guides 5 min read

Intensive Driving Lessons in Peterborough: When To Book

Intensive driving lessons in Peterborough work best when you match your course dates to real test centre availability and local traffic patterns. This guide explains how to choose between Peterborough and Kettering test centres, plan a 2 to 4 week intensive, and find instructors who actually have space for block bookings. Learn which local routes are used, how events and rush hours affect lessons, and how to use MyInstructorFinder tools to check availability, compare instructors and lock in a realistic timetable before your test date.

Area Guides 5 min read

Manual Driving Lessons in Bournemouth: Prices & Tips

This guide explains what to expect from manual driving lessons in Bournemouth, from test centre choices and common local routes to real parking pressures in the BCP area. Learn how Bournemouth compares with Poole and Southampton Maybush for pass rates, plus how timing your start can affect your test date options. You will also discover how to find a manual instructor with the right availability, experience and teaching style, along with practical tips on traffic, parking and planning enough lessons for a confident first attempt.

Area Guides 5 min read