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Some instructors covering Tolworth
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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…
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 …
Vanessa
Vanessa is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in South Croydon and Dartford. She's been teaching for over 10 years as a fully qualified…
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…
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
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