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Best Driving Instructors in Esher
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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…
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…
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 …
MWJ
MWJ is a friendly, patient driving instructor with MWJ Driving School in Chertsey, offering lessons that suit the way you learn. You get clear guidan…
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…
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…
Aulakh
Aulakh Driving School has been teaching people to drive in the local area for over twenty years and has helped thousands pass their tests. The instru…
Learning to Drive in Esher
Learning to drive in Esher mixes quiet residential roads with busy commuter routes. You will find tree-lined streets around Sandown Park and sections on the A307 towards Kingston. Lessons often cover Esher High Street and short slips onto the A3. Race days at Sandown Park and rush hour into Kingston change traffic patterns, so lesson times matter.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
Tolworth (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.6 miles from Esher. Tests there use a mix of suburban roads and busier routes, often including the A3 and Kingston roads. Tolworth recorded a pass rate of 49.2% with 6,893 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Allow 15-25 minutes to drive there off-peak and longer at rush hour or on event days.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth's pass rate is 49.2% compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates had a pass rate of 52.9% and female candidates 45.9% at Tolworth, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The centre handled 6,893 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Locally this sits slightly above the national average but you should still expect to prepare the same way as elsewhere.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets before moving onto the A307 and the A3 slip roads. Practice joining and leaving the A3, as those manoeuvres show up on many test routes. Expect heavy traffic near Sandown Park on race days, so try a lesson at the same time as an event to prepare. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians around Esher High Street and the station. Practise hill starts and tight turns in quieter side roads rather than busy junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Esher
Choose an approved driving instructor who knows local routes and Tolworth test runs. Ask whether they offer mock tests at Tolworth and how often they take pupils to the centre. Hourly rates in Esher average around 38, and there are 17 instructors in the area so you can compare lessons and availability. More experienced instructors may charge more and often include route practice and mock tests.
Lesson Costs in Esher
Single lessons in Esher average about 38 per hour. Prices depend on instructor experience, vehicle type and whether you book blocks of lessons. Block bookings and longer sessions usually reduce the per-hour cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post and start lessons as soon as you can. Combine regular practical lessons with theory revision so you can book your theory test when you are ready. Pass the theory before the practical, then book the practical at Tolworth or a nearby centre. Use mock tests and familiarisation drives that include the A307, Esher High Street and A3 slip roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026