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Best Driving Instructors in Farnham
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Andrew
Andrew has been teaching people to drive for over 18 years and really knows how to get his pupils through their tests. He is a top Grade A and B inst…
Alan Hall
Alan Hall is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Yateley with ten years' experience. Before becoming an instructor he spent over 30 years i…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
Helen
Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…
Keith Rowling
Keith Rowling has been teaching people to drive since 1994, so you're in very safe hands. He's calm, patient and friendly, and knows how to put even …
Amit
Amit is a calm, friendly driving instructor who really gets that everyone learns differently. He has over 10 years of experience and a great reputati…
Jason Thorne
Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…
Talha
Talha is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Let's Pass 1st Driving School, covering Farnham, Bordon and nearby areas in Hampshire. He has years …
Lloyd Cliff
Lloyd Cliff is an approved driving instructor based in Guildford and covers all of Surrey. He's lived in Guildford for the past 25 years, so he knows…
Learning to Drive in Farnham
Learning to drive in Farnham mixes historic town streets with fast A-road runs. You will practise around Castle Street, West Street and on the A31 and A325. Lessons often include short country lanes and town centre traffic near the railway station. Many learners like having Farnborough test centre close by, so local instructors tailor lessons to those routes.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
Farnborough test centre sits about 2.6 miles from Farnham, a short drive along the A325 and A331 corridors. Expect a busy centre with about 3,026 tests a year, so booking can need planning. The centre has a slightly higher pass rate than the national average, so many locals aim to book there for their practical test. For test-day routes you will often meet A325 junctions and local roundabouts on the approach.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough has a pass rate of 49.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), which is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 52% and female candidates at 47.4% at Farnborough (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Guildford is at 46.3% and Basingstoke is at 47.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so Farnborough performs a little better than those centres.
Local Driving Tips
Practice slow, controlled turns on Castle Street and West Street to handle the town centre narrow lanes. Get used to merging on and off the A31 where traffic can be quicker than local roads. Spend time on the A325 approaches to Farnborough, including negotiating the roundabouts near the test routes. Watch for tight junctions near the railway station and for parked cars on residential streets. On quieter country lanes expect sudden bends and changing speed limits, so scan ahead and adjust smoothly.
Choosing an Instructor in Farnham
There are seven instructors locally, so availability can be limited at peak times. Pick an instructor on the ADI register who knows Farnham and Farnborough test routes, and ask about pass rates and experience with town centre manoeuvres. Expect hourly rates around £36, and check if block-booking or weekend slots are offered to suit your schedule. If you need automatic lessons, confirm vehicle availability before you book.
Lesson Costs in Farnham
Average lesson cost in Farnham is about £36 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and start lessons with a qualified instructor who knows Farnham roads. Book and pass the theory test, including the hazard perception section, before arranging your practical at Farnborough, about 2.6 miles away. Keep a log of hours and practise on the A31 and local town streets so you are ready for the test routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026