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Some instructors covering New Malden
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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…
Mehar
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 …
Scott
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
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…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Ross
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…
Sara
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…
Zahid
Zahid is an automatic driving instructor based in Hounslow. He's got a calm and patient teaching style, which really helps learners feel at ease behi…
Kel
Kel Dennis is a fully qualified female driving instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Croydon. She's been specially trained by …
Hakim
Hakim runs Hakim Driving School, which has been teaching learners in West London since 2001. He's a Grade A instructor with nearly twenty years of ex…
Vanessa
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…
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
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
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
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