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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 …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around South East London for over 4 years now, and I still love it. I trained with BSM, the longest …
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…
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 …
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…
Chris
Hi, I'm Chris Foskett. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school in South East London. I've been…
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…
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…
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…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Girling. I run Park Me Driving School, and I'm a fully qualified, government registered Approved Driving Instructor with a high Grade A …
Learning to Drive in Norbury
Norbury sits in south London with a busy high street and quick links to Mitcham and Croydon. Local character is a mix of residential streets and main roads around Norbury High Street and London Road (A23). You will see plenty of buses and local shops that shape the driving environment. Lessons here often include practice on junctions near Norbury Station and short trips out to the A23 for higher speed work.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Mitcham (London), about 1.8 miles from Norbury. Expect a short drive via London Road or a brief bus or train ride from Norbury Station. Mitcham reports a 45.4% pass rate and runs around 10,973 tests a year, so booking times can vary. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham's pass rate of 45.4% sits slightly below the national average of 47.3%, so you may need more focused practice on the manoeuvres and independent driving sections. Male candidates have a 49.6% pass rate, while female candidates sit at 41.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show variation, with one local site at 51% and Croydon at 41.4%, which can affect where you choose to test. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Expect a lot of bus lanes on Norbury High Street and sections of London Road, so get used to checking mirrors early. Practice roundabout approaches and lane choice at the junctions near Norbury Station and Pollards Hill. Work on hill starts and clutch control on steeper residential streets, where parked cars narrow the road. Use short runs out to the A23 to build confidence at higher speeds before a test. Time lessons to include some rush hour driving to handle buses and tighter traffic gaps.
Choosing an Instructor in Norbury
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 online and start theory revision as you arrange lessons. Book a taster lesson to see if an instructor suits you and their local knowledge of Norbury roads. Pass theory before you book your practical test, then arrange enough lessons to cover manoeuvres and independent driving. On test day show your provisional licence and arrive with time to spare at Mitcham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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