Our Surbiton 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 Surbiton
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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…
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
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…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
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 …
MWJ
MWJ is a friendly, patient driving instructor with MWJ Driving School in Chertsey, offering lessons that suit the way you learn. You get clear guidan…
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…
Albert
Albert is a friendly, highly skilled driving instructor based in Croydon with a great record of student success. He has a relaxed way of teaching tha…
Learning to Drive in Surbiton
Surbiton sits on the edge of Kingston, with a busy high street and a strong commuter feel. Lessons here mix suburban side streets and fast approaches towards the A3 and Tolworth roundabout. You will often practise near Surbiton railway station and on Portsmouth Road. Local instructors know the short climbs on Surbiton Hill Road and the congestion at peak times.
Nearest Test Centre: Kingston
The closest DVSA test centre is Kingston, about 0.8 miles from central Surbiton, so test drives are usually short. Outcome data for Kingston is not provided in the data set, so check DVSA for the latest figures. Expect a mix of urban and suburban test routes, with Tolworth roundabout and Portsmouth Road often part of the circuit. Booking and cancellations go through the official GOV.UK system.
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth test centre shows a pass rate of 49.2, which is above the national average of 47.3. Data source: DVSA (data period not provided). Morden has a pass rate of 45.8, slightly below the national average of 47.3. Data source: DVSA (data period not provided). Kingston's pass rate is not given in the supplied data, so no direct comparison can be made for the nearest centre.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets off Portsmouth Road to build clutch and steering control. Move to Surbiton High Street and the station area for roundabout and junction practice, where one-way streets and parked cars test observations. Tackle Tolworth roundabout and the A3 approaches later, as they need confident lane discipline and good gap judgement. Practice pulling out from side roads on Surbiton Hill Road, where visibility can be limited at certain junctions. Aim to do sessions in both peak and off-peak times so you learn to cope with variable traffic.
Choosing an Instructor in Surbiton
Look for an instructor who offers local route experience on Tolworth roundabout and Kingston approaches, not just general lessons. Check availability around peak commute times, as many learners need after-work slots. Expect to pay around
Lesson Costs in Surbiton
Average lesson price in the area is
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons, then arrange tuition with a local instructor. Book and pass your theory test, including the hazard perception section, before scheduling the practical exam. When you are ready, book the practical test at Kingston or a nearby centre and do at least one mock test on the actual routes. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate, and a well-practised routine for independent driving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026