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Best Driving Instructors in Tooting
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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…
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…
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…
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 …
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Mirek
Mirek is a very successful driving instructor based in East and North London. He has a strong record of helping learners pass, with an impressive fir…
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 …
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …
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…
Learning to Drive in Tooting
Learning to drive in Tooting blends busy shopping streets with quieter suburban roads. You will practise around Tooting Broadway, along Tooting High Street and on the A24. Lessons mix short, pedestrian-heavy stretches with longer runs toward Mitcham and Morden. Local instructors understand the frequent buses and cyclists you will meet here.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
Mitcham (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 0.9 miles from central Tooting, so most learners travel there for their practical test. Expect a standard urban test route and a busy booking schedule, since this centre conducts over 10,973 tests per year. The centre's pass rate is 45.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Many pupils travel by bus or a short drive via Upper Tooting Road and Mitcham Road.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham (London) has a pass rate of 45.4%, which sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Mitcham pass at 49.6% while female candidates pass at 41.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres show higher rates, with London (Mitcham) at 51% and London (Morden) at 50.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These variations often reflect different local test routes and traffic conditions on the day.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Tooting High Street before moving onto busier roads. Pay attention to pedestrian crossings and the tube station area at Tooting Broadway, as they attract heavy footfall. Practice lane discipline and positioning on the A24, and expect frequent buses on Mitcham Road. Find a quiet area near Tooting Bec Common for independent driving practice, and rehearse roundabout entries and junction observations en route to Mitcham.
Choosing an Instructor in Tooting
There are 25 instructors listed for Tooting, so shop around for someone who knows the local test routes. Ask about pass-rate track record and whether they offer mock tests on the route to Mitcham. Expect average lesson prices around 38 per hour, and check for block-booking discounts or weekend availability. Choose an instructor with dual controls and clear feedback style.
Lesson Costs in Tooting
Local lessons average 38 per hour, which reflects central London demand and short urban runs. Prices rise for intensive courses, evening slots and last-minute bookings, and discounts are common for block bookings.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence and begin lessons with an approved instructor. Study and book your theory test while building practical skills, then sit the practical at Mitcham or a nearby centre. Book tests early, since Mitcham handles over 10,973 tests each year and slots can fill quickly.
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Last reviewed: February 2026