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Some instructors covering Great Bookham
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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 …
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…
Scott
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Jeff
Jeff runs Just Jeff School of Motoring, offering professional but relaxed driving lessons in Dorking and the nearby towns. Lessons are one-to-one and…
Steve
Steve Deacons is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Reigate, East Surrey. He's the only manual instructor at SLD Driving School, a…
Sara
Sara's helped countless learners pass their test in the Thames Ditton area. She's an ADI and DVSA approved instructor, known for her friendly and rel…
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…
Ross
Ross Cowen is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching learners of all ages and abilities for many years. He runs RM…
Learning to Drive in Great Bookham
Great Bookham sits in the South East and feels like a village with leafy streets and a strong local community. Learners get quieter side roads around Bookham Common alongside busier stretches heading out towards Guildford on the A246. That mix makes it good for building confidence before tackling town and suburban test routes. You get short drives to nearby test centres without living in a city.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Tolworth (London), about 7.8 miles from Great Bookham. Tolworth has an overall pass rate of 49.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025) and runs about 6,893 tests a year. Expect a busy centre and varied test routes that can include suburban streets and parts of the A3 corridor. Allow time for traffic when travelling to Tolworth on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth's pass rate is 49.2%, slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Tolworth passed at 52.9% while female candidates passed at 45.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Guildford has a pass rate of 46.3%, a little below the national average (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These differences mean your choice of test centre can affect your chances, so practise on routes used by that centre.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter roads around Bookham Common to learn observation and clutch control. Progress onto the A246 towards Guildford to practise steady speeds and lane discipline. Watch for narrow lanes with hedges, cyclists and horse riders on minor roads, and be ready for parked cars on Bookham High Street. Prepare for roundabouts and junctions when you venture towards Leatherhead and Tolworth, they test decision making under pressure.
Choosing an Instructor in Great Bookham
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and then book your theory test when you are ready. Take lessons with a local instructor, starting on quiet roads and building up to local A roads like the A246. Book your practical test at Tolworth or Guildford once your instructor thinks you are ready, and plan rehearsals of likely routes before test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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