Our Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon
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Asif
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Asif
Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…
Fiaz
Fiaz is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Slough. He's approved by the DVSA and offers both manual and automatic lessons. He co…
Mike
Mike is a friendly, experienced driving instructor who runs Mike's Way Driving School in Watford. He's been teaching since 2009 and has helped hundre…
David
Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Ajmal
Ajmal Shah is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience in driver education. He runs ASM Sc…
Sukh
Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…
Zahid
Zahid is an automatic driving instructor based in Hounslow. He's got a calm and patient teaching style, which really helps learners feel at ease behi…
Nushad
Nushad teaches with In2Gear Driver Training, a local Slough school that’s been going since 2005. He’s part of a friendly team of DVSA qualified instr…
Shabnam
Shabnam's a DVSA-approved driving instructor who's been teaching learners and training new instructors for years. Based in Slough, she covers High Wy…
Learning to Drive in Hillingdon
Learning to drive in Hillingdon mixes busy town streets with quieter residential roads. You will spend time on Uxbridge Road (A4020) and around Uxbridge town centre near Hillingdon station. Traffic can be steady at peak times, so you learn to handle buses, roundabouts and short dual carriageway stretches. Local lessons suit learners who want nearby test routes and varied practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Uxbridge
The nearest DVSA test centre is Uxbridge, about 1.5 miles from central Hillingdon. Expect a standard practical test route that uses Uxbridge town centre and some A4020 sections. Uxbridge ran 3,195 tests in 2024-2025 and has a pass rate of 48.6%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Uxbridge test centre posts a pass rate of 48.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 47.3%. Male candidates at Uxbridge passed at 49.9% while female candidates passed at 47.0%. Nearby Yeading shows a lower pass rate of 38.6% and Uxbridge (London) is listed at 47.6%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Uxbridge Road before moving to the A4020. Practise junction observation and lane discipline approaching Uxbridge town centre roundabouts. Watch for frequent buses and cyclists on main roads, especially during school runs. Work on independent driving using local signage and short dual carriageway stretches near the town. Practice parking in narrow streets to prepare for test parking bays.
Choosing an Instructor in Hillingdon
Look for an instructor who knows Uxbridge test routes and the A4020 well. There are 21 local instructors, so check availability and recent pupil feedback. Expect average lesson rates around £37, but confirm if that covers exam coaching or mock tests. Pick someone who fits your schedule and makes you feel confident behind the wheel.
Lesson Costs in Hillingdon
Local single lesson prices average £37. Costs vary by instructor experience, time of day and whether you book block lessons or weekend slots. Expect extra charges for mock tests or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Get your provisional licence first, then book lessons with a local instructor or school. Practise regularly on Uxbridge Road and nearby residential areas to build confidence. When your instructor thinks you are ready you can book a test at Uxbridge, about 1.5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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