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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Morden) (0.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.2%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Morden. Prices range from £35.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 90 reviews.

12
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
90 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Ali
7 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

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…

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Vipin Chakrapani
3.4 mi

Vipin

South West London
5.0
17 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Mehar
2.8 mi

Mehar

Sutton
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mehar. I've been teaching people to drive for a good few years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners pass their test. I'm a …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£38 /hour
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Jacqueline
9 mi

Jacqueline

South East London
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Scott Grant
6.9 mi

Scott

Chipstead
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…

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Pearce
1.2 mi

Pearce

London
4.9
29 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…

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Andreas Eliades
9.1 mi

Andreas

Ealing
4.5
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …

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Kel Dennis
4.5 mi

Kel

Croydon
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Kel Dennis is a fully qualified female driving instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Croydon. She's been specially trained by …

Intensive Pass Plus
£36 /hour
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Ross Cowen
4.8 mi

Ross

Kingston upon Thames
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Vanessa
5.5 mi

Vanessa

South Croydon
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Vanessa is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in South Croydon and Dartford. She's been teaching for over 10 years as a fully qualified…

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Sara
6.1 mi

Sara

Thames Ditton
Manual 60 min
MINI COOPER

Sara's helped countless learners pass their test in the Thames Ditton area. She's an ADI and DVSA approved instructor, known for her friendly and rel…

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Test Instructor
7.2 mi

Test

Westminster
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Vauxhall Corsa
Nervous Drivers
£45 /hour 1% OFF 1st
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Learning to Drive in Morden

Learning to drive in Morden feels like learning in a busy suburban corner of London with leafy parks and a busy high street. You will get used to short, variable trips around Morden High Street and nearby routes toward Raynes Park and Mitcham. Local character leans towards family traffic at school times and steady commuter flow near Morden Underground station. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with busier A-road sections on London Road.

Nearest Test Centre: London (Morden)

London (Morden) test centre sits about 0.4 miles from the town centre, so it's usually a short drive or a brisk walk. The centre's overall pass rate is 50.2%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025), and it runs around 12,157 tests a year according to local figures. Expect typical urban test routes that include junctions around London Road and Morden Hall Park and some short A-road driving. Booking demand can be steady, so block out preferred dates early.

50.2%
Overall Pass Rate
52.9%
Male Pass Rate
47.5%
Female Pass Rate
0.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Morden's test centre pass rate of 50.2% is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at the Morden centre pass at 52.9% while female candidates pass at 47.5%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Mitcham centres show mixed figures, with one at 51% and another at 45.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Local routes, test volume and candidate mix help explain small differences between centres.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early in the day to avoid school-run congestion on Morden High Street and surrounding roads. Practise hill starts and clutch control on short inclines near Morden Park and around the approaches to Morden Underground station. Pay attention to cycles and buses on London Road, they often need extra space when pulling in and out of stops. Roundabouts near the south of Morden and junctions with narrow residential roads demand clear observation and decisive lane choice. Work on smooth lane changes for the short stretches on the A-road sections used in tests.

Choosing an Instructor in Morden

Look for an instructor who knows the Morden test routes and has recent local pass-rate experience. With about 25 instructors in the area you'll have choice, so compare lesson styles and availability. Expect standard one-hour lessons to sit around £38 on average, and check whether block bookings or discount packages are offered. Pick someone who can take you on both quiet residential roads and busier London Road stretches during lessons.

Lesson Costs in Morden

Local lesson prices average about £38 per hour, based on current listings in the area. Factors that affect cost include lesson length, instructor experience, demand and whether you book packages or intensive courses. Weekend or evening lessons may carry a premium when instructors are in high demand.

Getting Started

First apply for a provisional driving licence and then book your theory test once you feel ready. Practical lessons come next, with local instructors taking you through residential streets, junctions and A-road driving used in tests. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at London (Morden) and make sure you practise the likely routes around London Road, Morden Park and the station approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

London (Morden) test centre is about 0.4 miles from central Morden, making it a short drive or a walk from the high street.
The pass rate at London (Morden) is 50.2%, which is above the national average, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Yes.
Nearby Mitcham centres show mixed results, with one centre at 51% and another at 45.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
There are about 25 driving instructors in Morden, so availability is reasonable but can vary by time of day and week.
Average lesson cost in Morden is around £38 per hour.
Time to pass varies with how often you take lessons and your starting level, but many learners take several months with regular weekly lessons.
Test routes around Morden mix residential streets with short A-road sections near London Road and approaches to the Underground station.
Yes, taking lessons at the same time of day as your test helps you get used to traffic patterns and lighting conditions.
London (Morden) runs about 12,157 tests a year, which indicates steady demand compared with nearby centres.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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