Our Kingston upon Thames 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Kingston upon Thames
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Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
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…
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…
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…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
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…
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…
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…
Mirek
Mirek is a very successful driving instructor based in East and North London. He has a strong record of helping learners pass, with an impressive fir…
Learning to Drive in Kingston upon Thames
Learning to drive in Kingston upon Thames means lots of river crossings and a busy town centre. Roads around Kingston Bridge and the A307 bring steady traffic and varied conditions. Lessons often mix high street driving with quieter residential streets. That variety helps build confidence for test day.
Nearest Test Centre: Kingston
Kingston test centre is about 0.5 miles from the town centre, a short drive or a 10-minute walk for many learners. Expect urban routes and some busy junctions near the river on the practical. If dates are limited you can also look at Tolworth or Isleworth, which are a short drive away. Booking and arrival procedures follow the usual DVSA rules, so bring your provisional licence and theory pass if you have one.
Pass Rate Analysis
Kingston test centre pass rate is not provided in the data we have. Nearby Tolworth has a pass rate of 49.2%, which is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, data year not provided). Isleworth reports 42.4%, below the national average (Data source: DVSA, data year not provided). No male-female split is available for these centres in the supplied data.
Local Driving Tips
Expect congestion at Kingston Bridge and around Clarence Street during peak times, so practise joining and leaving busy main roads. Get comfortable with the one-way sections near the shopping centre and with roundabout exits on the A307 and A308. Tolworth roundabout and the slips to the A3 can test observation and lane discipline, so plan lessons that include those junctions. Use quieter residential roads off Richmond Road for manoeuvre practice. Practise parking near the riverfront and in multi-storey car parks to build confidence in tight spaces.
Choosing an Instructor in Kingston upon Thames
Look for an instructor who knows Kingston roads and local test routes, including the approaches to Tolworth and Isleworth. With 32 instructors in the area you should be able to compare rates and reviews. Expect lessons to average around £39 per hour, though some instructors charge more for weekend or evening slots. Ask about pass rates and recent test routes when you first contact them.
Lesson Costs in Kingston upon Thames
Average lesson price in the area is £39 per hour, which reflects London and South East rates. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day, and whether you need motorway or intensive course sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online before booking lessons. Book and pass your theory test, then arrange regular lessons to build skills and confidence. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Kingston or a nearby centre like Tolworth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026