Our New Malden 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 New Malden
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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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Ausaf Ahmad
Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …
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…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Learning to Drive in New Malden
Learning to drive in New Malden feels like learning in a busy suburban pocket of London. You will spend time on Kingston Road (A307) and the A3 slip roads, and you will practise near the shopping parade and New Malden station. Lessons mix residential streets with short stretches of faster roads, so you get a variety of experience close to home. Local instructors know the traffic patterns around Burlington Road and the town centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Kingston
Kingston test centre is the nearest, about 1.9 miles away, usually a 10 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a test route that moves between town streets and busier junctions rather than long rural roads. Kingston's pass rate is not provided in the data we have. Other nearby centres at Morden and Tolworth are around 2.2 miles away if you need alternatives.
Pass Rate Analysis
The national average pass rate stands at 47.3% (Data source: DVSA (data year not provided)). Morden test centre has a pass rate of 45.8% (Data source: DVSA (data year not provided)). Tolworth shows a pass rate of 49.2% (Data source: DVSA (data year not provided)). Kingston test centre pass figures were not supplied in the data set.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads around Burlington Road before moving onto Kingston Road (A307) and A3 slip roads. Practise junctions near the high street and merging lanes onto the A3, where traffic can be fast. Rush hour brings heavy flows, so try late morning lessons if you find busy periods stressful. Watch for cyclists on narrower streets and for buses pulling in and out on the high street. Get comfortable with parking in short bays and left-turn exits from side roads.
Choosing an Instructor in New Malden
There are 25 instructors listed locally, so you have options to compare. Look for an ADI with good local knowledge of Kingston Road and the routes to nearby test centres. Expect rates around £39 an hour on average, though individual prices will vary with experience and lesson length. Ask if the instructor uses the exact test routes around Kingston, Morden or Tolworth when preparing you.
Lesson Costs in New Malden
Average lesson price in New Malden is £39 per hour, based on local data. Costs rise with instructor experience, weekday evenings or weekend demand, and if you book intensive block lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, then find an instructor who teaches in New Malden. Most learners start with weekly lessons and build up to driving on busier roads like Kingston Road and the A3. When ready, book your theory and practical tests at a nearby centre such as Kingston, Morden or Tolworth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026