Our Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead
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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…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
MWJ
MWJ is a friendly, patient driving instructor with MWJ Driving School in Chertsey, offering lessons that suit the way you learn. You get clear guidan…
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
Shaun Spicer
Shaun Spicer is a very experienced driving instructor and part of DLIW, the Isle of Wight's largest driving instructor group. DLIW is known on the Is…
Jeff
Jeff runs Just Jeff School of Motoring, offering professional but relaxed driving lessons in Dorking and the nearby towns. Lessons are one-to-one and…
Ross Cowen
Ross Cowen is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching learners of all ages and abilities for many years. He runs RM…
Learning to Drive in Leatherhead
Learning to drive in Leatherhead mixes quiet suburban streets with fast links to London. You will find short town centre runs and quick access to the M25 via Junction 9. Lessons often include the A24 and A245, so you get both town and motorway practice. The area suits learners who want a bit of countryside practice without long drives to a test centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
Tolworth test centre is about 6 miles from Leatherhead and handles a high volume of tests each year. Expect a mix of suburban routes and busy junctions around Surbiton and Tolworth on test day. Bookings and results follow standard DVSA procedures, and the centre reported 6,893 tests in the 2024-2025 period. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth has a pass rate of 49.2%, which is above the national average of 47.3% for the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Tolworth passed at 52.9% while female candidates passed at 45.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Morden shows a lower pass rate of 45.8% in the same dataset, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That split suggests some variation across nearby centres, so choice of test centre can affect your chances.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads off Kingston Road and around Ashtead to build clutch and steering control without heavy traffic. Practice joining and leaving the M25 at Junction 9, and get comfortable with slip roads and lane changes. Work on roundabout decisions around the town centre and at Stoke Road junctions, they come up often on lessons. Pay attention to narrow high street lanes and parked cars near the station, they need slow, precise steering.
Choosing an Instructor in Leatherhead
There are eight local instructors covering Leatherhead, so check availability and pass record when you contact them. Ask if they cover motorway lessons and test-centre routes to Tolworth, and whether they teach in manual or automatic. Expect instructors to set prices based on experience and travel distance to you, so compare a few before booking. Look for an ADI who offers mock tests at Tolworth if you want centre-specific practice.
Lesson Costs in Leatherhead
Lesson prices in this area vary and are affected by instructor experience, vehicle type, and how far they travel to reach you. Since average local pricing is not provided, get quotes from several of the eight local instructors and ask about block-booking discounts.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online before booking lessons, and bring it to your first lesson. Study and pass the theory test early so you can book a practical test slot at Tolworth when ready. Take regular lessons with an ADI who knows Leatherhead to build town and motorway skills, then book a mock test to check readiness. When your instructor and you agree, book the practical test at Tolworth or a nearby centre like Morden or Kingston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026