Our Putney instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering 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…
Asif
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…
Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
Asif
Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…
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 …
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 …
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…
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Peter
Peter Western runs Herne Hill Driving School, which he set up back in 2006. He's been an instructor for 23 years and has 44 years of driving experien…
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…
Roy
Roy is a calm, experienced driving instructor based in North West London. He's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners ge…
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
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