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Best Driving Instructors in 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…
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Asif Zamir
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…
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…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
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.
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Last reviewed: February 2026