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Some instructors covering Godalming
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Gabriella
Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…
Ollie
Ollie has been teaching people to drive for over 15 years, helping hundreds of students pass their tests. Based in Surrey, he's known for his calm, p…
Ian
Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …
Keith
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 …
Alif
Alif is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Farnborough. He's part of Road Skills Driving School, where he helps learners build confid…
Jason
Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…
Darren
Darren is a manual driving instructor based in Guildford, Surrey. He's been teaching independently since 2010 and has helped hundreds of pupils pass …
Jon
Jon Hill is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Guildford, Surrey. He's also a RoSPA Gold advanced driver, which means he knows hi…
Lloyd
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…
Ed
Ed Clive is a professional driving instructor with over 19 years of experience. He runs Eddrive, a driving school that's been helping learners in Ald…
Chris
Hi, I'm Chris Mitchell. I've been an approved driving instructor for over fifteen years now, and I run Mitchell Driving School with my wife Pamela. W…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Brignall. I've been teaching people to drive around Farnborough for over 12 years now, and I'm a DVSA Grade A accredited instructor. On…
Learning to Drive in Godalming
Learning to drive in Godalming means quiet residential streets and a short drive to busier A3 junctions. Lessons often mix town centre practice with faster dual carriageway work near Guildford. Local driving has a relaxed feel, but you will meet rush hour traffic on the A3100 and near the river crossings.
Nearest Test Centre: Guildford
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Guildford, about 5.5 miles away so you can get there in 15 to 25 minutes off-peak. Expect a mix of suburban streets and A3 sections on a test route. Guildford runs around 5,213 tests a year, so booking may need some planning (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Guildford's pass rate is 46.3%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 47.9% while female candidates pass at 44.8% in the same period (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Farnborough posts a higher rate of 49.7%, so some learners travel there for tests (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets around Stoke and Charterhouse Road before moving to the A3100 and A281 for speed and lane discipline. Practice joining and leaving the A3 at the A3100 junction, as that section tests motorway-style lane choices. Expect narrow town centre streets and parked cars near the High Street, so practise controlled steering and mirror use. Roundabouts at Holloway Hill and the A3100 junction need firm lane selection and clear signalling. Try a few mock tests that include the route towards Guildford to build confidence on faster roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Godalming
With six local instructors, check who offers tuition in the areas you need, like A3 or town-centre manoeuvres. Ask about pass rates and if they provide mock tests on Guildford routes. Expect hourly lessons to average around 36, but watch for discounts on block bookings. Make sure the instructor is ADI registered and shows a clear plan for test-day preparation.
Lesson Costs in Godalming
Average lesson price in Godalming is 36 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length and block-booking discounts.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before booking lessons. Book a few lessons, then aim to take a practical test at Guildford when your instructor feels you are ready. If Guildford dates are scarce, check Farnborough or Chertsey for earlier slots (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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