Our Epsom 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 Epsom
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Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
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…
Vipin Chakrapani
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…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
Ausaf Ahmad
Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
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…
Albert
Albert is a friendly, highly skilled driving instructor based in Croydon with a great record of student success. He has a relaxed way of teaching tha…
Shaun Spicer
Shaun Spicer is a very experienced driving instructor and part of DLIW, the Isle of Wight's largest driving instructor group. DLIW is known on the Is…
Ross Cowen
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…
Learning to Drive in Epsom
Learning to drive in Epsom mixes quiet suburban streets with busier town routes around the racecourse and High Street. You will find a short drive to Tolworth for your test and quick links into Sutton and Morden. Roads around Epsom Downs can be hilly and changeable, so you get good practice for different conditions. Local character comes from race days and shoppers, so expect variable traffic patterns.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
Tolworth (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.9 miles from Epsom. Expect a test route that leaves suburban streets and joins busier urban roads, with roundabouts and junctions to negotiate. Booking there means a short trip but allow time for town centre traffic on race days and for parking near the centre. Tests per year at Tolworth are 6,893, which reflects a busy centre; Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth has a pass rate of 49.2% which is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Tolworth pass at 52.9% and female candidates at 45.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Morden records a 45.8% pass rate and Sutton 43.8%, showing some variation across short distances, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These differences mean local choice of test centre can affect your odds slightly, though individual preparation matters most.
Local Driving Tips
Spend time on the A24 through Epsom to get used to changing speed limits and turning lanes. Practice on Epsom High Street and Ashley Road where pedestrians and parked cars narrow the road. Head up to Epsom Downs for hill starts and to get comfortable with gradient control near the racecourse. Learn the main roundabouts by the town centre and the junctions leading to the A3 to build confidence for test routes. Watch for extra traffic and temporary signs on race days when the area gets busier.
Choosing an Instructor in Epsom
There are 16 local instructors in Epsom, so you can compare availability and vehicles. Expect average lesson rates around 38 per hour on average. Choose an instructor who knows Tolworth test routes and can arrange mock tests on local roads.
Lesson Costs in Epsom
Lessons in Epsom average per hour, influenced by instructor experience, vehicle type and lesson length. Block bookings and weekday lessons can reduce the hourly effective cost.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post and start lessons once you have it. Book and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, before your practical test. Take lessons on local roads including the A24, High Street and Epsom Downs to cover different conditions. When ready, book a practical test at Tolworth, around 2.9 miles away, and make sure you and your instructor do a mock run on those routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026