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.
Some instructors covering Surbiton
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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
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…
Mehar
Hi, I'm Mehar. I've been teaching people to drive for a good few years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners pass their test. I'm a …
Scott
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
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…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
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…
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…
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…
Hakim
Hakim runs Hakim Driving School, which has been teaching learners in West London since 2001. He's a Grade A instructor with nearly twenty years of ex…
Kel
Kel Dennis is a fully qualified female driving instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Croydon. She's been specially trained by …
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 …
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
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