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.
Some instructors covering 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…
Asif
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…
Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
Asif
Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…
David
Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Hakim
Hakim runs Hakim Driving School, which has been teaching learners in West London since 2001. He's a Grade A instructor with nearly twenty years of ex…
Roy
Roy is a calm, experienced driving instructor based in North West London. He's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners ge…
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…
Ross
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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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