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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Mitcham (London) (3.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.4%
DVSA Approved Verified Reviews Free for learners

There are 12 driving instructors in Tulse Hill. Prices range from £35.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 185 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
185 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Tulse Hill driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Tulse Hill 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.
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Junaid Aslam
4.9 mi

Junaid

London
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Ali
7.6 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

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…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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Aram
9.6 mi

Aram

East London
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Aram is a friendly, reliable driving instructor who runs Aram Driving School in East London. He's DVSA qualified and offers both manual and automatic…

Refresher Intensive
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Jaggy
4.7 mi

Jaggy

London
5.0
25 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Jaggy. I run JK Driving School in London, and I've been teaching people to drive automatic cars here for a while now. I focus on giving you c…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Ade
9.9 mi

Ade

Abbey Wood
5.0
21 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

Ade is a calm, friendly and very patient automatic driving instructor at Dunamis Driving School. She teaches in Abbey Wood and the surrounding areas …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Vipin Chakrapani
3.2 mi

Vipin

South West London
5.0
17 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Abdul
3.9 mi

Abdul

Morden
5.0
7 reviews
Manual & Auto 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Bina
4.7 mi

Bina

London
5.0
7 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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M
4.7 mi

Mirek

London
5.0
5 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers
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Meriem
7.8 mi

Meriem

West London
5.0
5 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings
Mercedes A Class

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…

Refresher Intensive Motorway
£40 /hour
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Ausaf Ahmad
4.4 mi

Ausaf

Croydon
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mini Cooper

Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Jacqueline
5.9 mi

Jacqueline

South East London
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Tulse Hill

Tulse Hill sits on a rise in south London with a mix of terraces, flats and busy high streets. Local driving feels urban, with the A205 South Circular and Tulse Hill Road bringing steady traffic. You will see plenty of buses and cyclists around Tulse Hill station and on Norwood Road. Lessons here often focus on tight turns, busy junctions and dealing with frequent parking restrictions.

Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)

The nearest DVSA centre is Mitcham (London), about 3.5 miles away by road. Expect a mix of suburban and town centre streets on the test routes, and travel times can rise at peak hours. Mitcham's pass rate is 45.4%, with male pass rate 49.6% and female pass rate 41.3%, and it handled 10,973 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Booking is usually online and you can drive there for a mock test to get used to local junctions.

45.4%
Overall Pass Rate
49.6%
Male Pass Rate
41.3%
Female Pass Rate
3.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Mitcham's pass rate of 45.4% 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 London (Mitcham) shows a higher pass rate of 51%, and Croydon is lower at 41.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Local figures suggest tests here can be slightly tougher than the national picture, so practice on local main roads and busy junctions.

Local Driving Tips

Drive the A205 South Circular during lessons to get used to lane discipline and bus lanes. Practice hill starts and clutch control on Tulse Hill Road where the gradient can unsettle learners. Use off-peak times to rehearse tight residential streets around Hillbrook Road and to practise parking between cars. Stay aware of cyclists on Norwood Road and the frequent bus stops along Streatham Hill. Work on independent driving through longer junction sequences such as those near the station.

Choosing an Instructor in Tulse Hill

Look for an instructor who teaches around Tulse Hill and knows local test routes toward Mitcham and Croydon. Check whether they offer mock tests and time for specific manoeuvres you find hard. Expect to pay around £38 per hour on average in this area, though experienced instructors or evenings can cost more. With 22 instructors listed locally, you should be able to find one who fits your schedule.

Lesson Costs in Tulse Hill

Typical lessons in Tulse Hill average about £38 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, car type, lesson length and whether you book block packages or single lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online and start with theory test preparation before booking lessons. Arrange a few lessons locally to get used to Tulse Hill roads, then book a theory test and practice the independent driving section. When you're ready, book a practical test at Mitcham, about 3.5 miles away, and consider a mock run to that centre first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA centre is Mitcham (London), about 3.5 miles away by road.
Mitcham's overall pass rate is 45.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Mitcham's pass rate of 45.4% is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are 22 instructors listed in the Tulse Hill area.
Average lesson cost in Tulse Hill is around £38 per hour.
Practise the A205 South Circular and Tulse Hill Road for busy main-road driving, and Norwood Road for busier shopping stretches.
Time to pass varies a lot between learners and depends on lesson frequency and how quickly you pick up skills.
Many instructors in Tulse Hill will offer lessons that focus on the likely routes toward Mitcham and Croydon.
Mitcham conducted 10,973 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, main roads like the A205 and Tulse Hill Road have bus lanes and significant cyclist activity.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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