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Some instructors covering Ruislip
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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…
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
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…
Fiaz
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…
Mike
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…
David
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…
Paul
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…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Ajmal
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…
Ian
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…
Sukh
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…
Sophie
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…
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.
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
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