Our Tolworth 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 Tolworth
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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…
Vipin Chakrapani
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Tolworth
Tolworth sits just off the A3, with Tolworth Broadway and Tolworth roundabout at its heart. It feels suburban but busy, with buses, shops and commuters heading into Kingston and central London. Lessons here mix quiet side streets with fast dual carriageway work. There are 21 local instructors offering a range of lesson types, so you can usually find a match close by.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
The Tolworth (London) DVSA test centre is about 0.1 miles from the town centre, a short walk from Tolworth Broadway and the station. Expect typical urban test routes that use the Tolworth roundabout and nearby A3 slip roads. The centre handles around 6,893 tests a year, so booking ahead is sensible. The pass rate at Tolworth is 49.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth test centre posts a 49.2% pass rate, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Tolworth pass at 52.9% while female candidates pass at 45.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Morden has a lower pass rate of 45.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), while Kingston currently shows no published rate for comparison. The Tolworth centre runs close to 6,893 tests a year, so those figures come from a substantial sample (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets off Tolworth Broadway before moving onto the A3 approaches. Practice merging and lane discipline for the Tolworth roundabout and the Hook junction, both of which appear on tests. Expect buses and cyclists around the Broadway and pay close attention to bus lane signs. Work on bay parking near the shopping parade and hill starts near the station if your route includes them. Rush hour brings heavier traffic towards Kingston and the A3, so schedule lessons at different times to build experience.
Choosing an Instructor in Tolworth
Look for an Approved Driving Instructor who knows Tolworth test routes, including the A3 slip roads and local roundabouts. Read recent local reviews and ask for a progress plan that includes mock tests at Tolworth centre. With 21 instructors locally you can shop around, and many will offer block-booking discounts or weekly lessons. Expect to pay around the local average of 39 an hour.
Lesson Costs in Tolworth
Lessons in Tolworth average 39 an hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, car type and lesson time, with evenings or weekends sometimes costing more.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Find a local instructor and begin lessons on quiet streets before moving to the A3 and Tolworth roundabout. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical test at Tolworth test centre and aim to do a few mock tests on the real routes beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026