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Best Driving Instructors in Surrey
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Alan Hall
Alan Hall is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Yateley with ten years' experience. Before becoming an instructor he spent over 30 years i…
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…
Talha
Talha is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Let's Pass 1st Driving School, covering Farnham, Bordon and nearby areas in Hampshire. He has years …
Lloyd Cliff
Lloyd Cliff is an approved driving instructor based in Guildford and covers all of Surrey. He's lived in Guildford for the past 25 years, so he knows…
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
There are four instructors operating in this area, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an ADI with clear pass-rate information, a calm teaching style, and local test-route experience. Ask if they cover Farnborough test routes and busy sections like the A3 approaches. Expect lesson times and car type to affect scheduling and flexibility.
Lesson Costs in Surrey
No average lesson price is provided for this area, so expect variation between instructors. Factors that affect cost include instructor experience, manual or automatic lessons, and whether block bookings are offered.
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