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Best Driving Instructors in Godalming
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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…
Paul
Paul is an experienced driving instructor with Blakes Driving School, working across Surrey and south west London. He is part of a team of fully qual…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
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…
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…
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 …
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