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Some instructors covering Fulham
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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…
Janan
Hi, I'm Janan. I run Janan Driving School, teaching people to drive around Wood Green and Tottenham in North London. I'm an experienced female instru…
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…
Mehar
Hi, I'm Mehar. I've been teaching people to drive for a good few years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners pass their test. I'm a …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around South East London for over 4 years now, and I still love it. I trained with BSM, the longest …
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 …
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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…
Learning to Drive in Fulham
Learning to drive in Fulham means city-style roads with a neighbourhood feel. Rush-hour traffic on Fulham Road and New Kings Road mixes with quieter residential streets near Fulham Palace Road. You will face bus lanes, cyclists and short one-way sections around Fulham Broadway. Lessons here suit people who want to gain confidence in busy, inner-London conditions.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
The nearest DVSA centre is Mitcham (London), about 5.5 miles from central Fulham. Expect a mix of suburban and inner-London test routes if you take your test there, with plenty of busy junctions and dual carriageway approaches. The centre conducts over 10,000 tests a year, so booking slots can fill fast. Travel from Fulham typically uses Putney Bridge and the major A roads, so factor in peak traffic.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham (London) has a 45.4% pass rate, which is slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Male candidates at Mitcham pass at 49.6% while female candidates pass at 41.3% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Nearby centres show variation, for example Isleworth reports 42.4% and another London Mitcham entry reports 51.0%, so check which centre you are booking. The volume of tests at Mitcham, 10,973 in 2024-2025, means routes can change with local traffic demands (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)).
Local Driving Tips
Practice using the bus lanes on Fulham Road and New Kings Road, many of which are active during peak hours. Watch for cyclists on Fulham Palace Road and around Fulham Broadway, they often use the nearside. Get comfortable with short, tight junctions near Lillie Road and the approach to Putney Bridge, both can be busy. Try a few lessons that include the A-roads out of Fulham so you can handle faster-moving traffic. Parking practice on residential streets will help with maneuvers on test day.
Choosing an Instructor in Fulham
There are 26 instructors listed in the Fulham area, so you can be selective about who you pick. Look for an ADI with experience of Mitcham and nearby test routes, and ask if they offer local mock tests. Expect instructors to offer block bookings and pass-refresher lessons, which can speed progress. Compare teaching style as well as price before you commit.
Lesson Costs in Fulham
Average lesson cost in Fulham is around 39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day, and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, that is the first step. Book theory lessons and take the theory test early, so you can focus on practical driving later. Start regular lessons with a local instructor and plan a mock test at Mitcham or a nearby centre when you and your instructor agree youre ready. Finally, book the practical test and gather your documents well ahead of the date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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