Our Teddington 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 Teddington
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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…
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…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Asif Zamir
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
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 …
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
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…
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…
Randeep
Randeep is a friendly and experienced manual driving instructor based in Hayes, teaching since 2018. She keeps her lessons in line with DVSA guidance…
Learning to Drive in Teddington
Learning to drive in Teddington mixes quiet residential streets with busy town centre routes. You get riverside roads around Teddington Lock and a short run to Kingston for more complex junctions. Lessons suit people who want a mix of low-traffic practice and tougher test-style roads close by. There are 24 local instructors to choose from.
Nearest Test Centre: Kingston
The nearest DVSA test centre is Kingston, about 2 miles away, so travel time is short. Kingston tests typically use town centre streets and nearby A-roads, so expect some busy junctions and roundabouts during your exam. Kingston's specific pass rate is not available in the provided data. If you need alternative centres, Isleworth sites are around 3 miles away.
Pass Rate Analysis
Local nearby centres show pass rates slightly below the national average. Isleworth (Fleming Way) has a pass rate of 42.4 and Isleworth has 44.4, both under the national average of 47.3. Data source: DVSA (data period not provided). No male/female split is available for the Kingston centre in the provided data.
Local Driving Tips
Practice Teddington High Street early in the day to build confidence with narrow lanes and parked cars. Spend time near Teddington Lock and Ferry Road where pedestrians and cyclists are common. Work on roundabout entry and lane discipline at the Kingston Bridge junction, since tests often include that area. Learn to join and leave A-roads smoothly, as exam routes can use nearby A-roads and busy town approaches. Schedule a couple of lessons at peak times to get used to busier traffic and pedestrian flows.
Choosing an Instructor in Teddington
With 24 instructors in Teddington you can compare availability and teaching style. Look for an instructor who is DVSA registered and who offers clear pricing and lesson plans. Check whether they specialise in manual or automatic and if they cover test routes around Kingston. Expect average lesson rates around £39 per hour, with some variation for evenings and weekends.
Lesson Costs in Teddington
Average lesson cost in Teddington is £39 per hour according to the provided data. Costs vary with instructor experience, vehicle type and lesson time, for example evenings and weekends often cost more.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons or the theory test. Book and pass your theory test, then start practical lessons with a DVSA-approved instructor. When you are ready, book a practical test at Kingston or a nearby centre like Isleworth. Keep lesson records and try a mock test on routes that include Kingston town centre and local roundabouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026