Our Cobham 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 Cobham
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Andrew
Andrew has been teaching people to drive for over 18 years and really knows how to get his pupils through their tests. He is a top Grade A and B inst…
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…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
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…
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…
Amit
Amit is a calm, friendly driving instructor who really gets that everyone learns differently. He has over 10 years of experience and a great reputati…
Shaun Spicer
Shaun Spicer is a very experienced driving instructor and part of DLIW, the Isle of Wight's largest driving instructor group. DLIW is known on the Is…
Ross Cowen
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…
Jeff
Jeff runs Just Jeff School of Motoring, offering professional but relaxed driving lessons in Dorking and the nearby towns. Lessons are one-to-one and…
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 …
Lloyd Cliff
Lloyd Cliff is an approved driving instructor based in Guildford and covers all of Surrey. He's lived in Guildford for the past 25 years, so he knows…
Learning to Drive in Cobham
Cobham is a village with a mix of quiet residential streets and busy commuter routes. You will learn on a variety of roads, from Cobham High Street to short stretches of the A3 and nearby M25 junction 10. Local driving has a village feel with periodic rush-hour traffic heading toward Esher and Kingston. Lessons suit learners who want both slow, technical practice and quick motorway experience close by.
Nearest Test Centre: Chertsey (London)
Chertsey (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 5.8 miles from Cobham by road. Expect town centre manoeuvres and some dual carriageway work on test routes, with several tests run each week. The centre recorded a pass rate of 46.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025) and handled 6,926 tests in the same period. Allow extra time for parking near the centre on busy days.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chertsey's pass rate is 46.8%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Tolworth shows a pass rate of 49.2% and Ashford 50.0% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). At Chertsey males pass at 50.7% while females pass at 43.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Local figures suggest outcomes vary by route familiarity and experience on dual carriageways.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Cobham High Street to get used to narrow lanes, parked cars and pedestrian crossings before moving to faster roads. Practice joining and leaving the A3, and work on merges at M25 junction 10 as those features appear on local test routes. Spend time on roundabouts near Painshill and smaller residential junctions to build lane discipline and observation. Do a few lessons at different times of day to handle school run traffic and weekend peaks. Ask your instructor to include dual carriageway and slip-road practice before booking a test.
Choosing an Instructor in Cobham
There are 12 instructors in Cobham, so availability can vary across weekdays and evenings. Expect an average hourly rate around 36, with discounts for block bookings or intensive courses. Look for an instructor with recent test-centre experience at Chertsey and who covers dual carriageway and M25-style junctions. Check reviews and confirm whether they offer pick-up from Cobham High Street.
Lesson Costs in Cobham
Typical single lesson cost in Cobham is about 36 per hour, though block bookings often reduce the per-lesson price. Factors that affect cost include instructor experience, car type, and whether lessons are booked at peak times like evenings and weekends.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence online and carry it to your first lesson. Book and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, before taking the practical. Build lesson hours with a mix of local low-speed practice and dual carriageway sessions. Book the practical at Chertsey when you and your instructor feel consistently ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026