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Best Driving Instructors in Kensington
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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 Zamir
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…
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Learning to Drive in Kensington
Learning to drive in Kensington means mixing busy shopping streets with quiet residential roads. You will practise on places like Kensington High Street, Cromwell Road (A4) and near Earls Court junction. Narrow terraces, controlled parking zones and frequent buses change how lessons run. You'll get useful experience with short trips out to west London and roundabouts such as Holland Park Roundabout.
Nearest Test Centre: Isleworth (Fleming Way)
Isleworth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6.1 miles from Kensington. Tests there use suburban roads and some dual carriageway sections rather than central London streets. Isleworth recorded a pass rate of 44.4% and ran 13,228 tests in 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Isleworth's pass rate of 44.4% sits below the national average of 47.3%, so expect a slightly tougher local outcome compared with the national picture. Men passed at 49.2% and women at 40.0% at Isleworth in 2024-2025, showing a pronounced split. Nearby centres show small variation, for example Mitcham (London) had 45.4% and Isleworth (Fleming Way) 42.4% in the same period. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Avoid bus lanes during their operational hours and watch for cycle lanes on main roads like Cromwell Road. Practice roundabout technique at Holland Park Roundabout and at junctions near Earls Court where traffic can merge quickly. Use quieter residential streets for manoeuvres and park practice, but be ready for narrow entrances and resident parking bays. Expect lots of pedestrians and delivery vehicles around Kensington High Street, so practise anticipation and controlled stops.
Choosing an Instructor in Kensington
There are 30 instructors serving Kensington, so you should find a good match for price and availability. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average, though experienced instructors and weekend slots can cost more. Look for someone who knows local test routes and who offers mock tests at Isleworth. Check that they're DVSA approved and that their car type matches whether you want manual or automatic lessons.
Lesson Costs in Kensington
Average lesson cost in Kensington is about 039 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, the car used and peak times like weekends or evenings.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons or tests. Pass the theory and hazard perception tests, then build practical lessons with a local instructor. Book your practical test at Isleworth or a nearby centre when your instructor is happy with your progress. On test day bring your provisional licence and your theory pass certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026