Our Datchet 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.
Some instructors covering Datchet
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Neil
Neil Makwana runs 1st Choice Automatic Driving School in Maidenhead and teaches in a Lexus CT 200h. He specialises in automatic lessons and works wit…
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…
Ian
Ian Clark runs Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd), a driving school in Bracknell. He's a fully qualified instructor with years of experience, and he's got a real…
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…
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…
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 …
Ajmal
Ajmal Shah is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience in driver education. He runs ASM Sc…
Sukh
Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…
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…
David
David is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bracknell. He's been driving for over 40 years and is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor…
Learning to Drive in Datchet
Datchet feels like a village with easy access to Slough and the wider South East. Roads are a mix of quiet residential streets and busier routes near the station, with High Street and Station Road used a lot by local learners. A308 Windsor Road is the main through route for commuters and a common test area. Lessons here suit learners who want a mix of low-traffic practice and some faster A-road work.
Nearest Test Centre: Slough
Slough test centre sits about 1.9 miles from Datchet, so test-day travel is short and usually under 10 minutes by car. The centre runs around 6,098 tests a year, so expect a busy schedule and booked slots. Slough's pass rate is 35.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so it pays to be well prepared on mock routes. Plan arrival time to allow for parking and a short walk to the test centre reception.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Slough test centre has a pass rate of 35.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), lower than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Slough passed at 38% and female candidates at 32.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Slough (London) shows 49.2% and Uxbridge 48.6%, which are closer to the national figure (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local instructors will usually tailor lessons to the tougher Slough test routes to raise your chances.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets around High Street and Station Road before moving on to A308 Windsor Road. Practice pulling out and turning across two lanes where residential streets meet A-roads, as that combines judgement and positioning. Expect some heavy traffic near Slough town centre during rush hour, so book a mix of daytime and evening lessons. Work on independent driving and following road signs on longer runs towards Uxbridge. Rehearse approaching junctions and roundabouts at lower speeds, then build confidence for busier multi-lane junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Datchet
There are about 12 instructors in and around Datchet, so availability varies by time of day and demand. Ask potential instructors about their experience with Slough test centre routes and recent pass rates for their pupils. Expect to pay around the local average of £34 an hour, but check for block-booking discounts or intensive course options. Choose someone who fits your learning style and who offers clear feedback after each lesson.
Lesson Costs in Datchet
Average lesson prices in Datchet sit around £34 per hour, based on local data. Factors that affect cost include instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you buy block bookings or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass the theory test before lessons begin. Start with hourly lessons and regular private practice if you can, focusing first on slow-speed control on local streets. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Slough and do a couple of mock tests on the actual routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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