Our Ealing 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 Ealing
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Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Asif Zamir
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
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…
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Learning to Drive in Ealing
Learning to drive in Ealing mixes busy high streets and quieter residential roads. Lessons often cover Uxbridge Road and the approaches to Ealing Broadway, so you will get used to bus lanes and trams nearby. Traffic can change quickly around the North Circular and Hanger Lane, so expect varied practice. Local instructors know the short runs to nearby test centres and the common local junctions learners struggle with.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Greenford)
The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Greenford), about 1.9 miles from central Ealing. Expect a short drive through residential streets or along Uxbridge Road to get there, and a busy reception on test days. The centre's pass rate is 31.8%, which you should bear in mind when booking. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
London (Greenford) has a pass rate of 31.8%, which is well below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 35.0% and female candidates at 28.2% at Greenford, showing a gap in local results. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres such as Greenford (Horsenden Lane) and Southall record higher local rates of 38.9% and 38.6% respectively. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the day to avoid rush hour on Uxbridge Road and the A406. Practice the approaches to Ealing Broadway and the gyratory at Hanger Lane, as these come up on many local routes. Get comfortable with bus lanes and cycle lanes, especially near South Ealing and Northfields. Work on mirror checks and gap judgement for roundabouts around Boston Road and the junctions near Southall Broadway. Finish a few mock tests that use the Greenford test routes so you know the likely road mix.
Choosing an Instructor in Ealing
Look for an instructor who knows Ealing test routes and has good availability around your work or college hours. There are 27 local instructors, so ask about pass rates for their pupils and lesson structure. Expect average prices around 37 per hour, though block bookings and peak-time lessons may cost more. Choose someone patient who can coach you on local junctions like Hanger Lane and Ealing Broadway.
Lesson Costs in Ealing
Lessons in Ealing average 37 per hour, which reflects central London demand and access to nearby test centres. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you book block sessions or evenings and weekends.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons. Start theory study and book a test once you feel ready to tackle hazard perception and route knowledge. Take regular lessons with a local instructor, then do mock tests using Greenford routes. Book your practical at London (Greenford) or a nearby centre like Southall if you prefer different local traffic conditions.
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Last reviewed: February 2026