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Some instructors covering Sandhurst
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Hayley
Hayley's helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Church Crookham, Hampshire, she's a fully qualified …
Basil
If you learn with Basil, you'll get a patient, friendly instructor who's been teaching in the Camberley area since 2012. He's fully independent now, …
Billie
Billie Smith has been on the DVSA Approved Register of Driving Instructors for 20 years, training drivers of all abilities across the southeast of En…
Matt
Matt Whatley runs QA Motoring School with a high first-time pass rate that's well above the national average. He's built his reputation on customer s…
Gabriella
Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…
Helen
Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul Clarke. I run Clarke's School of Motoring, and I'm a DSA approved driving instructor. I've been teaching people to drive around Camberle…
Ian
Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …
Gavin
Hi, I'm Gavin House. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire, and I've been teaching people to drive for quite a few…
Ian
Ian Clark runs Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd), a driving school in Bracknell. He's a fully qualified instructor with years of experience, and he's got a real…
Alif
Alif is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Farnborough. He's part of Road Skills Driving School, where he helps learners build confid…
Jade
If you learn with Jade, expect a friendly, supportive approach that feels like you're out with a mate who's teaching you to drive. He's calm, patient…
Learning to Drive in Sandhurst
Learning to drive in Sandhurst is a mix of quiet residential streets and short bursts of busier A-road driving. You will pass the Royal Military Academy and use routes such as the A321 and Farnborough Road on some lessons. Lessons suit learners who want a town-centre base but quick access to bigger test centres. Local roads are generally predictable, though peak-time traffic can build towards Farnborough.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Farnborough, about 5.2 miles from Sandhurst. Farnborough runs a high volume of tests, so book early if you want a convenient date. Expect a mixture of suburban and A-road manoeuvres on local test routes. Farnborough pass rate 49.7%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough sits above the national average with a 49.7% pass rate compared with 47.3% nationally, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Farnborough pass at 52% while female candidates pass at 47.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Reading and Guildford each report pass rates of 46.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That means Sandhurst learners who test at Farnborough have a slightly better statistical chance than the national average, though individual outcomes vary.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet side streets off Yorktown Road and work up to Farnborough Road junctions when you are ready. Practice roundabouts near the town centre and the busy mini-roundabouts where A321 meets local roads. Watch for commuter queues heading towards Farnborough at peak times, and practise bay parking and reversing in local car parks near the college. On test days, be calm on the stretch toward the A321 and take extra care approaching give-way junctions on College Road.
Choosing an Instructor in Sandhurst
There are four local instructors listed in Sandhurst, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an ADI with recent local experience and good local references, and who knows routes toward Farnborough. Expect some instructors to offer block-booking discounts or to travel to nearby towns for tests. If you cannot find a suitable slot locally, widen your search to Farnborough or Reading for more options.
Lesson Costs in Sandhurst
Local lesson prices vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you block-book. Travel time to the test centre and additional mock tests on test routes can also raise the overall cost. Ask instructors what is included before you pay for multiple lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first and then book your theory test. Start lessons with a local instructor and build hours on town streets before moving on to A-roads like the A321. When you are ready, book your practical test at Farnborough, which handles around 3,026 tests a year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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