Driving Instructors in Coulsdon

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10
Nearest Test Centre
Croydon (4.1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
41.4%
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This directory currently lists 10 driving instructor profiles covering Coulsdon. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 50 reviews.

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Mehar
3.7 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 …

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Scott Grant
1.8 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
7.3 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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Charles Nobes
9.2 mi

Charles

East Grinstead
4.5
15 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Charles Nobes, known as Charlie, is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with excellent first-time pass rates. He has many years of experience with …

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Vanessa
3.1 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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Kel Dennis
4.2 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 …

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Steve Deacons
6.4 mi

Steve

Reigate
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Steve Deacons is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Reigate, East Surrey. He's the only manual instructor at SLD Driving School, a…

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Ross Cowen
9.4 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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Jeff
9.6 mi

Jeff

Dorking
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mazda Mazda 2

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…

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Sara
9.7 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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Learning to Drive in Coulsdon

Coulsdon sits on the southern edge of London, within easy reach of Croydon and the wider South East. Lessons here mix suburban streets with busier A-road driving, so you get a broad range of practice. Around 13 local instructors work in the area, so choice is limited compared with inner London. You will usually travel a few miles to a DVSA centre for your test.

Nearest Test Centre: Croydon

Croydon is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4.1 miles from Coulsdon, and runs over 8,000 tests a year. Expect a busy suburban centre with steady appointment demand and a mix of urban and outer London routes. Croydon has a 41.4% pass rate (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Book early and allow time for travel on test day.

41.4%
Overall Pass Rate
45.0%
Male Pass Rate
36.9%
Female Pass Rate
4.1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Croydon’s pass rate of 41.4% sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Croydon pass at 45.0% while female candidates pass at 36.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Sutton records 43.8% and Morden (London) 45.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Those figures suggest you may face tougher local test routes than in some other areas.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets before moving to the A23 and other busier roads. Practice roundabouts and junctions around Coulsdon town centre during quieter times to build confidence. Work on lane discipline for short dual-carriageway sections and on smooth hill starts where there are inclines. Try mock tests to get used to local traffic patterns and test routes.

Choosing an Instructor in Coulsdon

Look for an ADI who knows Coulsdon and the routes into Croydon well, and who can offer mock test runs to the Croydon centre. Expect to pay around

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book weekly lessons and aim to pass the theory test while you learn. Once ready, arrange mock practicals with your instructor and book a practical test at Croydon, about 4.1 miles away. Keep a record of supervised practice and book tests early to secure good dates.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

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