Our Great Bookham 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Great Bookham
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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…
Joanna
Joanna is an experienced automatic driving instructor with JDS Automatic Driving School. She teaches in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. …
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
MWJ
MWJ is a friendly, patient driving instructor with MWJ Driving School in Chertsey, offering lessons that suit the way you learn. You get clear guidan…
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
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…
Shaun Spicer
Shaun Spicer is a very experienced driving instructor and part of DLIW, the Isle of Wight's largest driving instructor group. DLIW is known on the Is…
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…
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…
Ross Cowen
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
There are about 10 local instructors in Great Bookham, so check availability before you book. Look for instructors who know Tolworth and Guildford test routes and who offer lesson plans that match your goals. Expect to pay around the local average of £36 per hour, with discounts often available for block bookings. Ask about test-day tuition and pick-up options near Bookham Common.
Lesson Costs in Great Bookham
Average lesson price in Great Bookham is £36 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether they travel to you for pick-ups. Block bookings and intensive courses can alter the per-hour cost.
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