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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Pinner) (1.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
48.2%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Ruislip. Prices range from £30.00 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 100 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
100 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Ruislip driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Ruislip 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.
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Asif Zamir
6.9 mi

Asif

Wembley
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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Ali
8.8 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

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…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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Asif
3.5 mi

Asif

Harrow
5.0
11 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Fiaz
8.6 mi

Fiaz

Slough
5.0
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Fiaz is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Slough. He's approved by the DVSA and offers both manual and automatic lessons. He co…

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Mike
5.9 mi

Mike

Watford
5.0
9 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Mike is a friendly, experienced driving instructor who runs Mike's Way Driving School in Watford. He's been teaching since 2009 and has helped hundre…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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David Brown
6.8 mi

David

Edgware
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£42 /hour
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Paul Drackett
8.8 mi

Paul

Borehamwood
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Drackett runs Dracks School of Motoring and has been teaching people to drive for 32 years. He is an independent, DSA registered Approved Drivin…

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Andreas Eliades
6.6 mi

Andreas

Ealing
4.5
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Ajmal Shah
3.1 mi

Ajmal

Uxbridge
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Vauxhall Corsa

Ajmal Shah is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience in driver education. He runs ASM Sc…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£30 /hour
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Ian Clancey
5.5 mi

Ian

Bushey
Manual 60 min Weekends

Ian Clancey is a friendly, independent driving instructor running his own LDC driving school in Bushey. He's a fully qualified ADI with specialist tr…

Intensive Pass Plus
£39 /hour
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Sukh Jassal
5.8 mi

Sukh

Gerrards Cross
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford, Toyota Fiesta, Yaris

Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£37 /hour
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Sophie
5.9 mi

Sophie

Watford
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Sophie. I run Sophie's Driving Skool, a family business based in Watford that I set up back in 2009. I've been teaching people to drive aroun…

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Learning to Drive in Ruislip

Learning to drive in Ruislip mixes quiet residential streets with a busy high street and easy access to main roads. You will practise around Ruislip High Street, Victoria Road and Field End Road. The area has a suburban feel with parks such as Ruislip Common and pockets of faster roads for main road practice. Lessons suit people who want both calm streets and quick access to the A40 for higher-speed experience.

Nearest Test Centre: London (Pinner)

London (Pinner) test centre lies about 1.9 miles from central Ruislip, so travel time is short by car or bus. Expect test routes that use suburban streets and approaches onto the A40, with local junctions and roundabouts in play. The centre recorded a pass rate of 48.2% and handled 13,615 tests in 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

48.2%
Overall Pass Rate
52.2%
Male Pass Rate
44.6%
Female Pass Rate
1.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

London (Pinner) shows a pass rate of 48.2%, a touch above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at the centre passed at 52.2% while female candidates passed at 44.6%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential roads off Victoria Road to build clutch and control skills before moving onto Ruislip High Street. Work on junction observation and lane discipline when approaching the A40, and practice lane positioning on short dual carriageway stretches. Roundabouts around the High Street can get busy at peak times, so rehearse mirror-checks and signalling. Plan a few lessons on Saturdays to experience busier shopping traffic and parking near the station. Expect cyclists and parked cars on narrow streets, so take extra care at pinch points.

Choosing an Instructor in Ruislip

There are 22 local instructors in Ruislip, so shop around for someone who knows the Pinner test routes. Look for an ADI with a dual-control car and recent local test experience. Expect instructors to offer block bookings and mock tests at the nearby test centre. Prices centre around the local average, so compare what is included in lesson packages.

Lesson Costs in Ruislip

Average hourly lesson price in Ruislip is around £38. Expect that experienced instructors, evening and weekend lessons, and one-to-one mock tests can push prices higher. Block bookings or weekly lessons often reduce the average cost per hour.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online before you book any lessons. Start theory study while you take initial lessons, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Once you pass the theory test you can book your practical at London (Pinner) and ask your instructor for a mock run on the local routes. Keep a note of local junctions and common manoeuvres around Ruislip High Street for the day of the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is London (Pinner), about 1.9 miles from central Ruislip.
London (Pinner) recorded a pass rate of 48.2% in 2024-2025.
Pinner's pass rate of 48.2% is slightly above the national average of 47.3%.
Male candidates passed at 52.2% while female candidates passed at 44.6% at London (Pinner).
There are 22 instructors listed for Ruislip.
Average local lesson price is about £38 per hour.
Learning time depends on how often you can take lessons and how quickly you progress.
Good local instructors will cover the typical suburban roads and junctions used around Ruislip and routes that lead to London (Pinner).
Yes, many instructors will arrange lessons that include short stretches onto the A40 to build confidence at higher speeds and to practise merging.
You book practical tests through the official GOV.UK service, after you have a provisional licence and you have passed your theory test.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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