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Some instructors covering Guildford
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Basil
If you learn with Basil, you'll get a patient, friendly instructor who's been teaching in the Camberley area since 2012. He's fully independent now, …
Billie
Billie Smith has been on the DVSA Approved Register of Driving Instructors for 20 years, training drivers of all abilities across the southeast of En…
Gabriella
Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…
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…
Ian
Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul Clarke. I run Clarke's School of Motoring, and I'm a DSA approved driving instructor. I've been teaching people to drive around Camberle…
Helen
Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…
Keith
Keith Rowling has been teaching people to drive since 1994, so you're in very safe hands. He's calm, patient and friendly, and knows how to put even …
Gavin
Hi, I'm Gavin House. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire, and I've been teaching people to drive for quite a few…
Alif
Alif is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Farnborough. He's part of Road Skills Driving School, where he helps learners build confid…
Jason
Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…
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…
Learning to Drive in Guildford
Guildford has a mix of narrow town streets and fast A-road approaches. You will practice on the A3 and across the Hog's Back as well as in the town centre gyratory. Traffic varies with commuter peaks into London, so learners get good experience with queues and busy junctions. Local instructors know the university routes and the ring-road roundabouts well.
Nearest Test Centre: Guildford
The nearest DVSA test centre is Guildford, about 1.2 miles from the town centre. Expect a busy centre with 5,213 tests a year, so book early and check local traffic at A3 junctions before your drive. The centre pass rate is 46.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male pass rate is 47.9% and female pass rate is 44.8%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Guildford test pass rate is 46.3%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates in Guildford pass at 47.9% and female candidates at 44.8%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Farnborough posts a higher pass rate at 49.7%, while Chertsey is close to Guildford at 46.8%. With 5,213 tests a year at Guildford, the centre handles a steady flow of learners, which can affect wait times for bookings, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Expect short, steep sections on the Hog's Back where clutch control matters. Stay vigilant on the A3 slip roads, they come up quickly and can be busy at peak times. Practice the town centre gyratory and Rydes Hill roundabout, they turn up on many local tests. Watch for narrow residential streets with parked cars and for cyclists on shared lanes near the university. Time lessons to avoid the worst of the morning and evening commuter traffic if you want quieter practice.
Choosing an Instructor in Guildford
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 first and then book the theory test before too many lessons. Start lessons with a local ADI who knows the Guildford test centre routes and practice the mock test at the same time of day as your booking. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Guildford DVSA test centre, then do a final check of the route and likely traffic on the A3 before the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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