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Some instructors covering Surrey
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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 Surrey
Learning to drive in Surrey means a mix of busy commuter routes and quiet country lanes. You will encounter the M25 and the A3, plus narrow graded roads through the Surrey Hills. Town centres like Guildford and Farnborough bring busy junctions and controlled crossings. Lessons here give you a good mix of traffic conditions.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
The nearest DVSA test centre is Farnborough, about 4.6 miles from central Surrey. Expect town centre roads and some dual carriageway sections on test routes, and roughly 3,026 tests are run there each year. Farnborough has a pass rate of 49.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so you will be tested under typical local conditions.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough's pass rate is 49.7%, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Farnborough pass at 52%, female candidates at 47.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres like Guildford and Chertsey show lower rates at 46.3% and 46.8% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so Farnborough performs slightly better than its neighbours.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joining and leaving the M25 near the Wisley Interchange, and get used to lane changes on the A3 around Guildford. Rural lanes in the Surrey Hills have blind bends and narrow bridges, so slow down and be ready to stop. Roundabouts in town can be busy, especially the Guildford gyratory, so learn mirror-signal-manoeuvre routines. Work on hill starts and clutch control on steep local streets, and practise parking in tight town centre bays.
Choosing an Instructor in Surrey
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and start lessons as soon as you are ready. Book and pass your theory test before you book the practical. When you are ready, you can book a practical test at Farnborough, which handles about 3,026 tests a year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Keep a few lessons aimed at local test routes around Farnborough and Guildford before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Surrey
Intensive Driving Lessons in Weston-super-Mare: Timing Guide
This guide explains how to plan intensive driving lessons in Weston-super-Mare around real instructor availability and local test dates. Learn how Weston, Barry and Cardiff Llanishen test centres compare for distance and pass rates, and how to choose between fully intensive and semi-intensive formats that fit work or study. You will also see why timing your lessons across different times of day and road types in Weston can make a real difference on test day, plus how to use MyInstructorFinder tools to secure an instructor before local slots disappear.
Harrogate Driving Test Centre: Routes, Pass Rates & Prep
The Harrogate driving test centre sits close to the town centre and has a pass rate that is in line with the UK average, so solid preparation really matters. This guide explains Harrogate's test pass rate, how it compares with nearby centres like Knaresborough and Walton, and what typical routes and tricky spots look like on test day. You will also learn how to choose between centres, plan fast local practice, and find a Harrogate driving instructor with availability before you book or move your test date.
Manual Driving Lessons in Hemel Hempstead: Prices & Tips
Manual driving lessons in Hemel Hempstead are in high demand, especially around peak college, work and weekend slots. This guide explains how local test centre wait times in St Albans, Watford and Luton affect availability, what influences lesson prices and how to compare real instructor profiles on MyInstructorFinder. Learn how to choose a manual specialist who covers your preferred test routes, manage waiting lists and decide lesson frequency so you can secure a start date that fits both your budget and schedule.