Our Streatham 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Streatham
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Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
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…
Vipin Chakrapani
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…
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Mirek
Mirek is a very successful driving instructor based in East and North London. He has a strong record of helping learners pass, with an impressive fir…
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Ausaf Ahmad
Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
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…
Learning to Drive in Streatham
Streatham sits on a busy stretch of south London with a mix of fast arterial roads and quieter residential streets. Streatham High Road runs through the area, with Streatham Hill and Streatham Common close by. Lessons here often cover busy junctions as well as narrow streets, so you learn both town and suburban driving. Local parking, buses and cyclists shape the kind of driving you’ll be tested on.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Mitcham (London), about 2.3 miles from Streatham. Expect tests on busy suburban roads and routes that use the A23 and surrounding residential streets. Mitcham had a pass rate of 45.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and handled 10,973 tests in 2024-2025, so book early if you want a convenient slot. Practical test days can be busy, especially at peak times.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham’s pass rate is 45.4%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Mitcham passed at 49.6% while female candidates passed at 41.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby London (Mitcham) recorded a 51% pass rate, while Croydon was 41.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The spread suggests local roads and traffic patterns influence outcomes as much as individual ability.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Streatham High Road so you get used to busy bus lanes and frequent stops. Practice hill starts around Streatham Hill to build confidence, and use quieter roads near Streatham Common for junction and reversing practice. Watch for cyclists and parked cars on narrow residential streets, they often force lane changes. Learn the common routes towards Mitcham and Croydon so you recognise likely test sections and junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Streatham
There are about 22 local instructors operating in Streatham, so you should find several who fit your schedule. Expect average hourly rates around £38, but check whether that covers one or two-hour lessons and if test-day tuition is included. Pick an instructor who knows Mitcham test routes and who can show recent pass figures. Ask about lesson structure and whether they offer block-booking discounts.
Lesson Costs in Streatham
Average lessons in Streatham cost about £38 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you choose manual or automatic. Block bookings usually bring the hourly cost down.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and then book a theory test as your next step. Take regular lessons, including mock tests on routes towards Mitcham, to get exam-ready. Once you pass the theory and hazard perception, book a practical test at Mitcham, which is about 2.3 miles away and fills up quickly. Keep a log of lesson hours so you can see your progress before booking the practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026