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Some instructors covering Oxshott
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Terry
Terry is the owner and lead instructor at Dudman Driving in Staines Upon Thames. He’s been teaching since 2005 and is a fully qualified, patient and …
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…
Steve
Steve Deacons is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Reigate, East Surrey. He's the only manual instructor at SLD Driving School, a…
Learning to Drive in Oxshott
Oxshott sits in the South East and feels more like a village than a town. Lessons here tend to be on quieter roads and short local drives, with tests usually taken a few miles away in Tolworth. You will find a small pool of instructors, so availability can change fast. Expect a relaxed local tone but some trips to busier centres for tests.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Tolworth (London), about 5 miles from Oxshott. Tolworth runs several thousand tests a year and has a pass rate of 49.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You may see slightly different pass rates for male and female candidates at that centre, and around 6,893 tests were recorded there in the 2024-2025 period. Plan for a short drive to the centre on test day and allow extra time for traffic.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth's pass rate of 49.2% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Tolworth passed at 52.9% and female candidates at 45.9% in the same period (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Chertsey shows a lower pass rate of 46.8%, so your choice of test centre can matter when you book (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These differences reflect local road types and test demand as much as candidate ability.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets close to home to build control and observation skills. Mix in longer drives towards Tolworth and Kingston to practice dealing with busier junctions and main roads. Practice independent driving and following signs for a continuous stretch before a test. Work on mirror checks and gap judgement, because local lanes and parking areas can be narrow and require neat positioning. Book lessons at different times of day to get used to rush hour traffic and school runs.
Choosing an Instructor in Oxshott
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online once you are eligible and valid ID is ready. Book your theory test and start lessons with a local instructor; many learners take a mix of one- and two-hour sessions. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical test at Tolworth or another nearby centre. Pass your practical test and you will receive guidance on exchanging your provisional for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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