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Best Driving Instructors in Putney
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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…
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
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…
Asif Zamir
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
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…
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
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…
Learning to Drive in Putney
Learning to drive in Putney feels like learning in a busy riverside suburb. You will encounter Putney Bridge, Putney High Street and Upper Richmond Road on many practice runs. Rush-hour traffic and plenty of cyclists shape typical lessons. Local routes give good experience of A-roads and narrow residential streets.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Mitcham (London), about 4.4 miles from Putney by road. Expect urban test routes with busy junctions and traffic light-controlled bridges, and around 10,973 tests run there each year. Mitcham has a pass rate of 45.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with male and female splits of 49.6% and 41.3% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Allow extra travel time for peak traffic when you plan your test journey.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham's pass rate of 45.4% sits slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show different figures, with London (Morden) at 50.2% and London (Mitcham) at 51.0% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The male pass rate locally is higher at 49.6% than the female rate of 41.3% at Mitcham (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These variations can reflect local test routes and traffic conditions around each centre.
Local Driving Tips
Practice the approaches to Putney Bridge and the junction with Upper Richmond Road, where traffic can back up at peak times. Watch for cyclists on Putney High Street and on bridge crossings, they share narrow lanes. Work on roundabout entries and lane discipline if you head towards the South Circular A205 or the A3 slip roads. Pick quieter residential roads off the high street for new manoeuvre practice and parking. Time lessons outside rush hour to rehearse clearer routes, then build up to busier times.
Choosing an Instructor in Putney
Look for an instructor who knows Putney routes, including Putney Bridge and the Upper Richmond Road corridor. Expect to find around 28 local instructors, so ask about pass rates and lesson plans. Many offer block-booking discounts and both manual and automatic lessons. Compare hourly rates against the local average of 39.
Lesson Costs in Putney
Local lessons average 39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book single sessions or blocks.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online before you start lessons, then prepare for the theory test and hazard perception module. Book regular lessons with a local instructor to get used to Putney's roads and bridges. When your instructor signs you off, book a practical test at Mitcham or a nearby centre. Bring calm, focus and local route knowledge on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026