Our Cranleigh 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 Cranleigh
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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…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
Keith Rowling
Keith Rowling has been teaching people to drive since 1994, so you're in very safe hands. He's calm, patient and friendly, and knows how to put even …
Kate
Kate is a friendly, experienced DSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Rusper. She covers Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold and Warnham. Calm, p…
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…
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…
Michael
Michael is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who keeps things positive and calm for learners in and around Horsham, Crawley and Burgess Hill. He lik…
Learning to Drive in Cranleigh
Cranleigh sits in the South East and feels like a large village with a busy High Street. You get quiet country lanes and the A281 running through town, so lessons cover a mix of conditions. Many learners head to Guildford for tests and tuition. Local life is relaxed, but roads can get busy at school times and during market days.
Nearest Test Centre: Guildford
Guildford test centre is about 9.1 miles away from Cranleigh, so expect a short drive to the test rather than a town-centre walk. The centre handles over 5,200 tests a year, so booking can need some lead time. Test routes often include suburban roads and the A281 links towards Cranleigh, so practice on similar roads. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and a car in a roadworthy condition on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Guildford has a pass rate of 46.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That sits just under the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male learners at Guildford pass at 47.9% and female learners at 44.8%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres vary, with Crawley at 42.1% and Farnborough at 49.7%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Spend time on the A281 High Street to get used to parked cars and moving traffic. Use the quieter country lanes east of town to practise speed control and observation. Work on roundabout technique for the routes towards Guildford, and rehearse right turns into narrow junctions. Practise manoeuvres away from the High Street to avoid busy on-street parking.
Choosing an Instructor in Cranleigh
There are six instructors listed locally, so availability can be limited at peak times. Expect average lesson prices around £39 per hour. Ask if they know the Guildford test routes and if they offer mock tests en route to the centre. Check whether they teach in manual or automatic before you book.
Lesson Costs in Cranleigh
A typical hour-long lesson in Cranleigh costs about £39 on average. Travel time, block bookings and lesson length can change the hourly rate, so confirm totals before you pay.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first and then book the theory test. Find one of the six local instructors for lessons and practice on the A281 and nearby lanes. When you're ready, book the practical test at Guildford and do a couple of mock runs to the test centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026