Driving Lessons in Redhill
Redhill's 6 driving schools achieve a perfect 5-star rating, with prices ranging from £38 to £45 per hour. There are also 40 independent driving instructors in the area, including 17 who are female driving instructors. Automatic driving lessons are available at 3 schools, and 3 offer intensive courses. Learners can choose from four nearby test centres, with Redhill Aerodrome and Tolworth both recording pass rates above 53%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Redhill
Drive Wisely Driving School
95% first-time pass rate with a patient, personalized approach to learning. Lessons start at £38/hour for single bookings (2-hour minimum at £76), dropping to £33/hour with a 30-hour block at £990. Specialized training includes night driving, motorway, and intensive courses, all available with flexible scheduling.
Expert Drive
Expert Drive offers flexible pay-as-you-go lessons at £42/hour or block deals from £400 for 10 hours, with 2-hour sessions available at £82. Test day car hire costs £150, and Pass Plus courses are £300 (deposit £145). They handle theory test booking and practical test preparation to streamline your entire learning journey.
Laz Driving School
Lazarcho Eftimov brings 26 years of driving experience to every lesson, with a 75% first-time pass rate and 5/5 star reviews from students who consistently recommend him to friends and family. Single lessons cost £45 or £430 for a 10-lesson block, with test car rental available at £100 (Mon-Fri) or £120 (weekends/bank holidays). Students typically need 25 lessons on average to pass their test.
Redhill Automatic Driving School
Specialist automatic driving instructors offering learner lessons at £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block. Beyond standard tuition, they run intensive courses, motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and confidence-building sessions for newly qualified drivers. One student praised instructor Rob for clear teaching methods and patient guidance that led to a first-time pass.
driveplan
Grade A instructor with an exceptional 49 out of 51 Standard Check score achieved in 2025, backed by hundreds of five-star Google reviews. Tailored lessons focus on building skills that last a lifetime, with bulk lesson discounts available and modern vehicles used throughout. Small, values-driven school prioritising honesty, transparency, and getting learners test-ready quickly.
Direct Route Driving School
Nearly 30 years' experience with 2,500+ passes and 40,000+ lesson hours delivered by a Grade 6 instructor. Lesley creates a calm, patient environment particularly suited to nervous drivers, and student reviews consistently praise her reliability and friendly approach. One of the cheapest instructors in the area, with a 5% student discount available.
Block booking
Best block deals in Redhill
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £150.
Intensive courses in Redhill
Want to pass fast?
3 Redhill schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Redhill Test Centres and Pass Rates
Tolworth offers your best shot at 53.3% among these 4 centres, while Crawley proves toughest at just 40.1%. The M23 corridor and Gatwick Airport approach roads around Crawley create particularly challenging conditions, reflected in automatic pass rates dropping to 35.8% there. These centres saw 37,989 tests from 2024 to 2025, with the quieter Surrey routes around Redhill Aerodrome offering a middle ground at 49.4%. Men generally outperform women except at Crawley, where the pattern reverses to 42.1% women versus 38.7% men.
Redhill Aerodrome
5,408 tests taken · 10 week waitTolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · 10 week waitMorden (London)
15,770 tests taken · 14 week waitCrawley
11,305 tests taken · 10 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Aerodrome | 52.8% | 54.8% | 49.7% | 53.9% | 5,408 | 10 weeks |
| Tolworth (London) | 51.0% | 55.8% | 49.9% | 53.6% | 10,164 | 10 weeks |
| Morden (London) | 49.1% | 52.7% | 49.8% | 51.0% | 15,770 | 14 weeks |
| Crawley | 44.5% | 41.6% | 39.0% | 42.7% | 11,305 | 10 weeks |