Driving lessons in
Caterham

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Learning to drive in Caterham

Driving lessons in Caterham start from £35 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Redhill Aerodrome, around 6 miles away, has a 54% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 3,600 people in the Caterham area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Caterham Near You

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£35
from / hr equivalent
2
female instructors
13
offer automatic
21
offer mock tests
15 yrs
avg experience

Richard Worlali Dodoo

Male

Greater London2 miles

RW
£38-£45per lesson
Email
Experience
4+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Leon Taylor

Male

Greater London4 miles

LT
£32-£35per lesson
Email
Experience
30+ years
Avg. to pass
12-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Mikalow’s

Male

Greater London4 miles

M
£45-£90per lesson
Experience
26+ years
Avg. to pass
40-80 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2022 Ford FocusManual · Diesel
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Isiah Douglas

Male

Greater London5 miles

ID
£45-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
7+ years
Avg. to pass
90-120 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2004 Hyundai ev kona KonaAutomatic · Electric
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Jon Kenny

Male

London5 miles

JK
£73-£75per lesson
Email
Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
15-40 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2024 Volkswagen PoloManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Michelle Clare Barnett

Female

Greater London6 miles

MC
£41-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
19+ years
Avg. to pass
30-80 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Caterham

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Caterham: 17 local instructors teach manual and 13 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £35 and £50 an hour. 21 accept block bookings and 21 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Chinese and Italian. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Redhill Aerodrome is about 13 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£35 - £50
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~13weeks
at Redhill Aerodrome · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
17 teach manual13 teach automatic
Block bookings
21
instructors offer them
Mock tests
21
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
UrduHindiPunjabiArabicChineseItalian
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Caterham

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Caterham, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Caterham and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Caterham's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Caterham?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Redhill Aerodrome

Redhill

Based on 5,408 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.92%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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West Wickham (London)

West Wickham

Based on 12,249 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.60%
Pass Rate
~6-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Mitcham (London)

Surrey

Based on 15,046 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.03%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Morden (London)

Morden

Based on 15,770 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.96%
Pass Rate
~19-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Bromley (London)

BROMLEY

Based on 13,228 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

52.90%
Pass Rate
~8-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Tolworth (London)

Tolworth

Based on 10,164 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.59%
Pass Rate
~23-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks

Based on 6,740 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

59.02%
Pass Rate
~15-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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Sidcup (London)

Sidcup

Based on 14,318 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

58.70%
Pass Rate
~23-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

Isleworth

Based on 12,687 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.35%
Pass Rate
~21-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Caterham

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Caterham.

Sevenoaks has the highest pass rate in the area at 59.02%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Mitcham (London) has a pass rate of 47.03%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Caterham is 53.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Caterham. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Caterham is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Caterham is Redhill Aerodrome, around 6 miles away, with a 54% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Caterham range from £35 to £50 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Redhill Aerodrome, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 13 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Caterham who speak Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Chinese and Italian. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 21 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Caterham accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.