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Some instructors covering Princes Risborough
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Khuram
Hi, I'm Khuram. I run Khuram Driving School in Aylesbury, teaching automatic driving lessons in a Toyota Hybrid. I've been an Approved Driving Instru…
Mark
Mark Ainsworth is a Grade A DVSA approved driving instructor based in High Wycombe. He's been running MJA Driving School since 2001, and only 35% of …
Ivan
Ivan Christopher Austin Williams is the CEO and an expert driving instructor at De Executive Driving School, based in Aylesbury. He's been teaching f…
Russell
Hi, I'm Russell Paul. I run Russell Paul Driving School, providing manual driving lessons around Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. I'm a fully qua…
Caroline
Caroline is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Aylesbury with over 20 years of experience teaching in the public sector. She helps learners build …
Amanda
Hi, I'm Amanda. I run 121 Local Drive, offering driving lessons around Tring and the surrounding areas. I've been teaching for a while now, and I rea…
Daniel
Daniel is a friendly, professional driving instructor who runs his own business, Daniels School of Motoring. He's been teaching for several years and…
Simon
Simon Russell is a very experienced driving instructor based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with over twenty years in the driver training industry. H…
Enamul
Enamul Islam runs Enamul Driving School in Aylesbury, Bucks, which he's owned and operated since 2010. He's a Pass Plus registered ADI who's transiti…
Andrew
Andrew Hassell is a qualified ADI driving instructor based in Aylesbury. He's been teaching for many years and focuses on making lessons relaxed and …
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Sinclair. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, and I've been teaching people to drive around Buckinghamshire fo…
Amanda
Hi, I'm Amanda. I've been teaching people to drive around Aylesbury for 23 years now, and I've been driving myself for 30 years. I'm a fully qualifie…
Learning to Drive in Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough is a small market town on the edge of the Chiltern Hills with countryside driving close by and commuter routes into Aylesbury and High Wycombe. Roads here change quickly from quiet village lanes to the busier A4010 and Aylesbury Road. That mix makes it a useful place to learn, with plenty of opportunities to practice hill starts and junctions. Local feel is friendly and practical, with short distances to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Aylesbury
The nearest DVSA test centre is Aylesbury, about 6.9 miles away along the A4010 and Aylesbury Road, so expect a short drive to the test. The Aylesbury centre handles several thousand tests a year and covers a mix of urban and rural test routes. Aylesbury had a pass rate of 46.3% in 2024-2025, which gives you a clear benchmark to discuss with instructors, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Tests at Aylesbury can include busy junctions and roundabouts as well as quieter country lanes.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Aylesbury's pass rate was 46.3% in 2024-2025, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Aylesbury passed at 47.5% and female candidates at 45.1% in the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby High Wycombe shows a higher pass rate of 50.1%, while Oxford (Cowley) recorded 46.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These differences can reflect local test routes and candidate profiles, so check where your instructor normally takes pupils for mock tests.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable with the A4010, it carries most of the commuter traffic and has a few tricky junctions into the town. Practice hill starts and clutch control on the slopes around the Chilterns, and be ready for blind bends on rural lanes. There is a level crossing by the station, so plan for short delays and practise stopping smoothly. Town centre roundabouts and short-stay parking bays are common, so rehearse observation and manoeuvres in similar spots.
Choosing an Instructor in Princes Risborough
There are six instructors listed in the area, so availability can fill up, especially evenings and weekends. Ask if they offer tuition to Aylesbury test centre and whether they do mock tests on local routes. Check their lesson length, pass record with Aylesbury tests, and whether they provide dual-control tuition from a handover point near the station. Expect to compare a few instructors for style and availability before you commit.
Lesson Costs in Princes Risborough
Average local pricing is not provided in the data, so lesson costs will vary by instructor experience, car type and whether you book individual lessons or blocks. Travel to the test centre, additional mock tests and intensive courses can raise the total cost. Always confirm hourly rates and any cancellation or travel fees when you book.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence and then book the theory test before you start regular lessons. Use lessons to build experience on both town roads and nearby rural lanes, then arrange a mock test at or near Aylesbury to prepare. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Aylesbury and bring your theory pass certificate, provisional licence and meet the eyesight requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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