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12
Avg Price
£36/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Hither Green) (1.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
39.4%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Greenwich. Prices range from £28.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 78 reviews.

12
Instructors
£36/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
78 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Greenwich driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

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.
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Vipin Chakrapani
8.4 mi

Vipin

South West London
5.0
17 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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Janan
9.4 mi

Janan

Wood Green
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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£40 /hour
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Jacqueline
5.6 mi

Jacqueline

South East London
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …

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£35 /hour
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Paul
2.5 mi

Paul

South East London
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mazda 2

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 …

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Khaled
6.1 mi

Khaled

Ilford
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford, Toyota Focus Diesel, Corolla Hybrid

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…

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£38 /hour
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Fernon
7.6 mi

Fernon

Walthamstow
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Focus

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…

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Pearce
9.9 mi

Pearce

London
4.9
29 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…

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9.3 mi

Simmone

Dartford
4.9
15 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Nissan Qashqai

Simmone is a patient and friendly female driving instructor based in Dartford. She teaches automatic driving lessons in a Nissan Qashqai, which has d…

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Chris Foskett
2.5 mi

Chris

South East London
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Intensive Pass Plus
£36 /hour
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Aisha Ashfaq
5.1 mi

Aisha

Barking
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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£28 /hour
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Mark Girling
5.2 mi

Mark

Sidcup
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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 …

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£40 /hour
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Peter Western
6.1 mi

Peter

London
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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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.

39.4%
Overall Pass Rate
42.0%
Male Pass Rate
36.4%
Female Pass Rate
1.7 mi
Distance

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

London (Hither Green) is about 1.7 miles from central Greenwich.
London (Hither Green) recorded a pass rate of 39.4% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Hither Green's pass rate of 39.4% is lower than the national average of 47.3% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Average lesson cost in Greenwich is about £36 per hour.
There are 18 instructors listed for Greenwich.
Learning time varies with how often you take lessons and how much practice you get between them.
London (Hither Green) handled 11,967 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Yes.
At London (Hither Green) male candidates passed at 42% and female candidates at 36.4% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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