Our Gerrards Cross 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.
Some instructors covering Gerrards Cross
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Neil
Neil Makwana runs 1st Choice Automatic Driving School in Maidenhead and teaches in a Lexus CT 200h. He specialises in automatic lessons and works wit…
Mark
Mark Ainsworth is a Grade A DVSA approved driving instructor based in High Wycombe. He's been running MJA Driving School since 2001, and only 35% of …
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…
Fiaz
Fiaz is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Slough. He's approved by the DVSA and offers both manual and automatic lessons. He co…
Mike
Mike is a friendly, experienced driving instructor who runs Mike's Way Driving School in Watford. He's been teaching since 2009 and has helped hundre…
Sukh
Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…
Ajmal
Ajmal Shah is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience in driver education. He runs ASM Sc…
Shabnam
Shabnam's a DVSA-approved driving instructor who's been teaching learners and training new instructors for years. Based in Slough, she covers High Wy…
Stephen
Stephen Tillin is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent LDC driving school in Slough. He's been specially traine…
Nushad
Nushad teaches with In2Gear Driver Training, a local Slough school that’s been going since 2005. He’s part of a friendly team of DVSA qualified instr…
Sophie
Hi, I'm Sophie. I run Sophie's Driving Skool, a family business based in Watford that I set up back in 2009. I've been teaching people to drive aroun…
Ian
Ian Clancey is a friendly, independent driving instructor running his own LDC driving school in Bushey. He's a fully qualified ADI with specialist tr…
Learning to Drive in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is a commuter town with leafy streets and a busy high street. Learners here practise on quiet residential roads and on faster A-road links out towards the A40 and M25. Traffic peaks at morning and evening commute times, so lessons often include driving at rush hour. Local character is suburban and orderly, with a mix of older drivers and young families.
Nearest Test Centre: Uxbridge (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Uxbridge (London), about 4.4 miles away from Gerrards Cross. Expect a suburban test route that may include dual carriageways and roundabout junctions as you approach Uxbridge. The centre runs several thousand tests a year, so book early to get your preferred slot. Allow extra time for parking near the centre on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Uxbridge (London) has a pass rate of 47.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), which sits fractionally above the national average of 47.3%. Male candidates at Uxbridge pass at 50.6% while female candidates pass at 44.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres like Slough report slightly higher rates, for example 49.2% at Slough (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Tests per year at Uxbridge are around 4,617, showing steady testing availability (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets near the high street before moving onto busier A-road junctions. Practice joining and leaving the A40 and negotiating the Denham roundabout to build confidence on faster roads. Pay attention to narrow lanes and parked cars in older parts of town, and practise hill starts where the road gradient is steeper. Time some lessons for early morning or late afternoon to gain experience in peak traffic. Work on independent driving routes that include following signs to Uxbridge to mirror local test routes.
Choosing an Instructor in Gerrards Cross
There are 13 local instructors, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect to pay around £36 per hour on average in this area, but prices vary by experience and car type. Ask about pass rates, lesson structure and whether your instructor uses the routes around the A40 and Denham roundabout. Choose someone who can offer mock tests at the Uxbridge routes if you want test-specific practice.
Lesson Costs in Gerrards Cross
Average lesson price locally is about £36 per hour, which aligns with nearby commuter towns. Costs rise for intensive courses, evening lessons and when instructors provide pick-up from further afield.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online and book your theory test once you can read a number plate at 20 metres and feel ready. Take regular lessons, aiming for consistent practice on local roads and A-roads around Gerrards Cross. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Uxbridge and try a mock test beforehand to replicate the test route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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