Our Great Missenden 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 Great Missenden
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Khuram
Hi, I'm Khuram. I run Khuram Driving School in Aylesbury, teaching automatic driving lessons in a Toyota Hybrid. I've been an Approved Driving Instru…
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 …
Russell
Hi, I'm Russell Paul. I run Russell Paul Driving School, providing manual driving lessons around Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. I'm a fully qua…
Caroline
Caroline is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Aylesbury with over 20 years of experience teaching in the public sector. She helps learners build …
Amanda
Hi, I'm Amanda. I run 121 Local Drive, offering driving lessons around Tring and the surrounding areas. I've been teaching for a while now, and I rea…
John
John Smith is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Aston Clinton and Winslow. He's the owner and operator of John Smith Driver Train…
Daniel
Daniel is a friendly, professional driving instructor who runs his own business, Daniels School of Motoring. He's been teaching for several years and…
Simon
Simon Russell is a very experienced driving instructor based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with over twenty years in the driver training industry. H…
Enamul
Enamul Islam runs Enamul Driving School in Aylesbury, Bucks, which he's owned and operated since 2010. He's a Pass Plus registered ADI who's transiti…
Andrew
Andrew Hassell is a qualified ADI driving instructor based in Aylesbury. He's been teaching for many years and focuses on making lessons relaxed and …
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Sinclair. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, and I've been teaching people to drive around Buckinghamshire fo…
Amanda
Hi, I'm Amanda. I've been teaching people to drive around Aylesbury for 23 years now, and I've been driving myself for 30 years. I'm a fully qualifie…
Learning to Drive in Great Missenden
Great Missenden sits in the Chiltern Hills and feels like a compact village for learners. The A413 runs nearby so you get a mix of quiet lanes and faster A-road practice close by. Many learners use nearby High Wycombe for tests and practice drives. Lessons here suit people who want a mix of rural single-track roads and town junction practice.
Nearest Test Centre: High Wycombe
High Wycombe test centre is about 6.4 miles from Great Missenden, an easy drive along the A413 and local A-roads. Expect a busy centre with around 6,277 tests a year, so book early. The pass rate at High Wycombe is 50.1%, with male and female splits of 52.3% and 47.8% respectively. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
High Wycombe's pass rate is 50.1%, which is above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Aylesbury records a 46.3% pass rate and Slough (London) records 49.2%, offering a range of outcomes depending on which centre you take. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on village streets to build clutch control and low-speed steering. Move onto the A413 for merging and overtaking practice during quieter hours, then try busier times to get used to commuter traffic. Practice hill starts on local inclines and work on observation at junctions and mini-roundabouts near town centres. Time some lessons for early morning or late afternoon to experience peak traffic towards High Wycombe.
Choosing an Instructor in Great Missenden
There are six local instructors listed in the area, so availability can vary through the week. Ask about pass rates, test-centre experience and whether they use the A413 and High Wycombe routes for lessons. Expect different hourly rates depending on instructor experience and car type, and remember block bookings usually lower the per-lesson cost.
Lesson Costs in Great Missenden
Local lesson rates are not provided here, so expect variation by instructor and lesson length. Cost is affected by instructor experience, time of day, and whether you book single lessons or block packages.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence through the DVLA before you start formal lessons. Book and pass the theory test, then arrange regular lessons with a local instructor who knows Great Missenden and High Wycombe routes. When you're ready, book your practical test at High Wycombe and try to practise the test-route roads beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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