Our Greenwich 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 Greenwich
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Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
Janan
Hi, I'm Janan. I run Janan Driving School, teaching people to drive around Wood Green and Tottenham in North London. I'm an experienced female instru…
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around South East London for over 4 years now, and I still love it. I trained with BSM, the longest …
Khaled
Hi, I'm Khaled. I've been teaching people to drive around East London for over 6 years now, and I still love it. I offer lessons in both manual and a…
Fernon
Fern is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Walthamstow. He runs Fern Driving School and has been fully qualified and approved by t…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Simmone
Simmone is a patient and friendly female driving instructor based in Dartford. She teaches automatic driving lessons in a Nissan Qashqai, which has d…
Chris
Hi, I'm Chris Foskett. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school in South East London. I've been…
Aisha
Aisha Ashfaq runs Aisha Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and easy to get on with. She specialises in automatic lessons and is grea…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Girling. I run Park Me Driving School, and I'm a fully qualified, government registered Approved Driving Instructor with a high Grade A …
Peter
Peter Western runs Herne Hill Driving School, which he set up back in 2006. He's been an instructor for 23 years and has 44 years of driving experien…
Learning to Drive in Greenwich
Learning to drive in Greenwich gives you a mix of quiet residential streets and busy urban junctions. Expect drives past Greenwich Park, along Greenwich High Road and near the Cutty Sark. Local roads like Maze Hill and the Blackwall Tunnel approach teach you hill starts and heavy traffic handling. Lessons here build confidence in both narrow streets and main roads.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hither Green)
The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Hither Green), about 1.7 miles from central Greenwich. You will face urban test routes that cross the A206 and join the Blackwall Tunnel approach, so expect busy traffic and multi-lane sections. The centre recorded a pass rate of 39.4% for 2024-2025, with male 42% and female 36.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Booking can be done online and drives often use local roads like Maze Hill for manoeuvres.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
London (Hither Green) has a pass rate of 39.4% for 2024-2025, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates passed at 42% and female candidates at 36.4% at this centre, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres vary, for example Hither Green (London) shows 40.6% and Barking (Tanner Street) shows 35.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). That spread suggests local test routes and traffic patterns can affect outcomes across the area.
Local Driving Tips
Practice starts and hill control near Greenwich Park where roads slope steeply. Get comfortable with junctions along Greenwich High Road and the roundabout by Blackwall Tunnel approach. Expect cyclists and pedestrians around Cutty Sark and Greenwich Market, so keep speeds low and check mirrors often. Work on dual carriageway joining and lane discipline for the A102 and A206. Use off-peak lessons to build confidence before tackling heavy traffic.
Choosing an Instructor in Greenwich
Look for an instructor with local experience around Greenwich High Road, Maze Hill and the Blackwall Tunnel approach. With 18 instructors in the area you can compare availability and pass rates with them directly. Expect hourly rates near £36, but ask if block bookings or evening lessons bring discounts. Check for an ADI badge and recent local test experience.
Lesson Costs in Greenwich
Average lesson cost in Greenwich is around £36 per hour based on local listings. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type and lesson times, with evenings or weekends often a bit higher.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons. Start with lessons on quiet streets, then move to busier roads like Greenwich High Road and the Blackwall Tunnel approach as you progress. Book your theory test, then arrange a practical test at London (Hither Green) when your instructor and you agree you are ready. Keep a log of supervised practice between lessons to spot weak areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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