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Driving Instructors In Guildford – Learning to Drive in Guildford
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Most learners need 47 hours of professional driving lessons to pass their test. An additional 22 hours of private practice with a family member or friend is also recommended.
Guildford’s nearest practical test centre is Guildford Driving Test Centre, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford, Guildford Driving Test Centre, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RT. It boasts a pass rate of 43.2% – below the UK national average of 48.7%. When comparing driving instructors in Guildford, ask which test centre they prepare learners for. Practising on local routes makes a real difference to pass rates.
Learning to drive in and around Guildford means you will encounter a useful mix of road types, from residential streets and busy high street junctions to country lanes and main roads. This varied driving experience helps build the confidence and practical skills needed to pass your DVSA practical driving test first time.
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Guildford Practical Driving Test Centres
- Guildford Driving Test Centre, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford, Guildford Driving Test Centre, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RT – Google Maps
Guildford Theory Test Centres
- Guildford Theory Test Centre, 1st Floor, 12-14 Chertsey Street, Guildford, Guildford Theory Test Centre, 1st Floor, 12-14 Chertsey Street, Guildford, GU1 4HD – Google Maps
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Guildford – did you know?
- Guildford is mentioned in the will of Alfred the Great from around 880 AD
- The name Guildford is thought to derive from “Gyldeforda” — Old English for a golden-coloured ford across the River Wey
- Guildford Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle built shortly after 1066
- The Guildhall clock, built in 1663, overhangs the High Street and is one of Guildford’s most famous landmarks
- The University of Surrey was established by Royal Charter in 1966
- Guildford Cathedral is one of the UK’s few 20th-century cathedrals, consecrated in 1961
- The River Wey Navigation to the Thames opened in 1653, one of Britain’s earliest canal systems
- Guildford is surrounded on three sides by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- The town hosted the 2002 UK National Census rehearsal and was a filming location for The Crown
- Guildford officially forms the southwestern tip of the Greater London Built-up Area
Frequently Asked Questions About Driving in Guildford
- How do I find a driving instructor in Guildford? Find ADI-qualified driving instructors in Guildford on our dedicated page. Look for instructors offering manual or automatic lessons who know the local test routes.
- What is the driving test pass rate near Guildford? The national average practical test pass rate is 48.7%. Your instructor in Guildford will prepare you for the routes and manoeuvres most likely to appear on test day.
- How much do driving lessons cost in Guildford? Lesson prices in Guildford range from £30 to £40 per hour for manual or automatic. Block bookings typically reduce the per-lesson cost.
- What driving lesson types are available in Guildford? Instructors offer manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, refresher driving for nervous or returning drivers, and motorway lessons for new licence holders.
- How long does it take to learn to drive in Guildford? The national average is 47 hours of professional lessons plus 22 hours of private practice. Actual time depends on your confidence, lesson frequency, and local driving conditions.