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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…
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…
Terry
Terry is the owner and lead instructor at Dudman Driving in Staines Upon Thames. He’s been teaching since 2005 and is a fully qualified, patient and …
Zahid
Zahid is an automatic driving instructor based in Hounslow. He's got a calm and patient teaching style, which really helps learners feel at ease behi…
Nushad
Nushad teaches with In2Gear Driver Training, a local Slough school that’s been going since 2005. He’s part of a friendly team of DVSA qualified instr…
Shabnam
Shabnam's a DVSA-approved driving instructor who's been teaching learners and training new instructors for years. Based in Slough, she covers High Wy…
Stephen
Stephen Tillin is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent LDC driving school in Slough. He's been specially traine…
Sara
Sara's helped countless learners pass their test in the Thames Ditton area. She's an ADI and DVSA approved instructor, known for her friendly and rel…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Staines Upon Thames
Staines Upon Thames sits on the River Thames and has a busy town centre that shapes local driving. Expect short trips to the M25 junction 13 and regular traffic on the A308 through the town. There are 12 local driving instructors, so choices exist but availability can vary. You will learn lots of town-centre manoeuvres and short motorway-joining practice close by.
Nearest Test Centre: Chertsey (London)
Chertsey (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.6 miles from Staines Upon Thames. It handles a high number of tests each year, roughly 6,926 tests in 2024-2025, so slots fill up at busy times. Test routes often use the A308 and local roundabouts near Chertsey, so expect a mix of residential streets and faster roads. Bring your provisional licence and any agreed paperwork on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chertsey test centre has a pass rate of 46.8% compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Chertsey pass at 50.7% while female candidates pass at 43.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Ashford reports a 50.0% pass rate and Slough reports 35.6%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Those variations mean your choice of test centre can affect the statistical chance of passing.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joins and exits onto the M25 at junction 13, as motorway traffic can be intimidating at first. Spend time on the A308, especially around Staines Bridge, to get used to narrow lanes and pedestrian crossings. Two Rivers Shopping Centre and the high street bring short, stop-start traffic so practice clutch control and observation. Watch for queues towards Heathrow during peak hours, and plan lessons outside rush hour if you want quieter practice. Work on roundabout procedure at local junctions rather than only on quiet streets.
Choosing an Instructor in Staines Upon Thames
With 12 instructors in the area, start by checking who is an approved ADI and who offers the lesson type you need, such as intensive courses or motorway lessons. Expect average hourly prices around £35 and ask about block-booking discounts and pass-rate experience. Look for an instructor who knows Chertsey test routes and local junctions, and who offers flexible lesson times. Ask for recent pupil references or local pass examples.
Lesson Costs in Staines Upon Thames
Typical lessons in Staines Upon Thames average at about £35 per hour. Costs vary by instructor experience, lesson length, and time of day, and block bookings often reduce the per-hour price.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence and book your theory test before many lessons. Take regular lessons with a qualified ADI and practice privately if possible to build hours. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Chertsey or a nearby centre. Keep your provisional licence and test confirmation with you on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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