Driving lessons in Kingston upon Thames
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Are you looking for a trusted driving school in Kingston upon Thames? Look no further! Connect Driving School provides experienced local instructors, all approved by the DVSA. Enjoy fantastic introductory offers on driving lessons in Kingston, with additional discounts available for block bookings.
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If you've never driven before, this is the perfect opportunity to start your journey with confidence and ease. Our calm, professional instructors will introduce you to the basics of driving in a safe and friendly environment.
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Why Choose Us for Your Driving Lessons in Kingston?
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors: Certified professionals who ensure high-quality driving education.
- Tailored Driving Instruction: From beginner to advanced lessons, we design courses that match your pace.
- Flexible Scheduling: Lessons at times that fit your busy lifestyle.
- Local Expertise in Kingston: Familiarity with Kingston upon Thames roads, ensuring real-world driving experience.
- Safe & Competent Drivers: Focus on building your confidence and lifelong safe driving habits.
- Friendly Instructors: Patient and supportive trainers to ease your learning process.
- Driving Instructor Books: Access to study materials for better preparation and understanding.
- Learn with a Female Driving Instructor: If you’re more comfortable learning with a female instructor, we’ve got you covered! Friendly, professional, and empowering, she ensures a supportive learning environment.
- One-to-One Personalized Lessons: Get dedicated attention tailored to your learning pace.
- Affordable Prices: We offer competitive pricing for our intensive driving courses, making it easier for you to learn to drive without breaking the bank.
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Our Driving Lesson Options in Kingston
1. Manual and Automatic Driving Lessons
Choose the type of vehicle that best suits your preferences and comfort level.
2. Beginner Lessons
Start from scratch with our easy-to-follow lesson plans.
3. Refresher Courses
Ideal for drivers looking to regain confidence or polish their skills.
4. Intensive Driving Lessons
Intensive driving lessons are the perfect solution for busy learners who have limited time to commit to regular lessons over an extended period.
5. Test Preparation Lessons
Master the routes and techniques needed to pass your test on the first try.
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What sets us apart from other schools is our dedication to providing high-quality lessons at a fraction of the cost. Our experienced instructors are highly skilled in teaching learners of all levels, ensuring you receive top-notch training that guarantees results.
I wouldn’t be able to pass with Ammara she was my biggest supporter throughout her lessons she taught me skills That were so helpful and fun couldn’t recommend her enough I recommend her to anyone wanting to pass first time .
I had some general driving knowledge, but with just a few lessons, I was able to pass my test successfully. The instructor was professional, patient, and focused on key areas to help me improve quickly. Highly recommend this driving school to anyone looking for efficient and effective lessons!
Did my driving lessons with Waqar. He was a great teacher and very patient. Through his attention to detail in instruction, I was able to pass the practical test on my first attempt.
Big thank you to Zeba for being such a great instructor! She is very patient and taught me well, repeating as many times as necessary. Zeba is punctual and honest, she will not waste your time and get you prepared in the smallest amount of lessons possible.
I had an outstanding experience learning to drive with Shah. His patient guidance and expert instruction equipped me with all the tools I needed to pass my driving test. I especially appreciated how he helped me unlearn old habits and build new, confident driving skills. I truly couldn’t have done it without him. Thank you so much, Shah!
Excellent Experience learning to drive with Shah. He was very patient, gave me all the tools I needed and got me a pass my test🥰 .Couldn't have done it without him, and really appreciated his approach to the lessons with me and helping me unlearn bad habits.Thank you so much Shah🥰
Mr Shah excellent driving instructor.After having a very bad experience with a driving instructor, I was nervous to start lessons again. However, Shah immediately made me feel calm and taught me everything I needed to know for my test with kindness and patience. I passed first time on my test and would recommend him.
My Experience was excellent I passed 1st timeI thought I knew it all but my instructor still taught me some good few thingsI felt comfortable and relaxed on every lesson it was a brilliant and enjoyable journey I’m very happy with the outcome come to
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Zeba at Connect Driving School. She is a patient and knowledgeable instructor who provided clear and effective guidance throughout my lessons. Her teaching style helped me build confidence on the road, and thanks to her support, I was able to pass my UK driving test. I highly recommend Zeba to anyone looking for a skilled and encouraging driving instructor!
Connect instructor Nabeel teach me everything step by step super grateful .You can’t go wrong with connect driving school .
Ammara is an exceptional driving instructor! Her diligence and structured approach to teaching made learning incredibly effective—I was able to retain and apply everything with confidence. She was a pleasure to sit beside, always personable and friendly, creating a comfortable and encouraging environment. Thanks to her consistency and guidance, I passed my test on the first attempt, which is a true testament to her skill and dedication. Highly recommend!
I could not recommend Shah more highly as a driving instructor. He is an incredibly patient, kind, knowledgeable, calm and thoughtful teacher, who really helped me build my driving confidence, lesson by lesson. He shows an enormous of care for his pupils and also helped me to book tests and lessons outside of my long working hours, which really helped. I will really miss my driving lessons with Shah, now that I have passed my test in 1st attempt !
I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Mr Shah! He is an incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and skilled instructor who always made me feel at ease behind the wheel. Mr Shah explained everything clearly and tailored each lesson to my needs, helping me build my confidence and skills at a comfortable pace.Him calm and encouraging teaching style made a huge difference, especially when I was nervous about certain maneuvers. Thanks to him guidance, I passed my driving test with only one minor mistake and feel fully ready to drive on my own. I highly recommend learning with Mr Shah!
I passed my driving test today, all thanks to my instructor Shah! He was straightforward, patient, and really took the time to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Each lesson was tailored to help me improve and build confidence. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Shah—I’ll definitely miss our lessons!
Mr Yousaf was an excellent instructor. I passed on my first attempt. He was very polite and gave me great advice in a constructive way. I would highly recommend him.
I’m so grateful to have had an instructor like Shah! I passed my driving test in Mitcham with just 2 minors, and I couldn’t be happier. Shah made the entire experience one of a kind—he always tailored his teaching to suit my learning style and was incredibly supportive throughout. I was determined to pass, and thanks to Shah’s guidance, I made it happen. I had to get him a gift to show my appreciation for everything he did!
Today I pass my driving test in first attempt with the help of Mr Nadir shah and I couldn't be more grateful! He is an extraordinary person and instructor with full of skills and technique use for new driver who made me feel calm and confident behind the wheel from day one.Mr shah tailored the lessons to my needs, identified areas for improvement, and provided constructive feedback that helped me progress rapidly. The lessons were well-structured, informative, and enjoyable.What impressed me most was Mr shah’s patience, professionalism, and ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and clear manner.I would highly recommend Mr Shah to anyone looking for a reliable, supportive, and skilled driving instructor. Thanks to him I passed my test with ease and confidence!Rating: 5/5 stars"Muhammad Sobaan Haidar
I just passed my practical driving test with Shah, and I couldn’t recommend him enough! He is incredibly kind, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping you succeed. Shah always took the time to explain any mistakes I made and used every possible method to help me improve. Thanks to his guidance, I’m over the moon with my results. A huge thank you to Shah once again for such a fantastic experience!
I passed my driving test. Nabeel was very helpful and guided me extremely well with my journey. He gave me good technical understanding of the roads situations and signs and was very patient with me. Would recommend to everyone who want to passs their test.
I passed my test today with my instructor Shah.He was such a big help at getting me ready for it. He was recommended to me by one of my friend.Shah me become so much more confident with my driving, he got me test ready in one week which I didn’t think I’d be able to do as I’m an anxious driver but he was so supportive! Highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!
I’ve just passed my driving test, and what an incredible experience it was with Shah! He taught in such a calm, informative, and enjoyable way, making every lesson both relaxed and educational. I truly appreciate how he adapted to my learning needs and created such a positive environment. Thank you so much, Shah, for all your support and guidance—it made all the difference!
I’m thrilled to have passed my driving test, and it’s all thanks to Shah, my amazing driving instructor! He consistently provided great feedback, stayed patient, and never gave up on me. If you’re looking to learn to drive, Shah is the person to go to!
I passed on my first test with 0 mistake.Shah is an exceptional instructor—calm, professional, and incredibly skilled. He takes the time to provide clear instructions, detailed guidelines, and thorough directions, ensuring every aspect is covered. His extensive experience and teaching approach make passing on the first attempt achievable. In fact, his lessons go above and beyond what you’ll encounter on the test day. Thanks to his guidance.
I had an excellent experience with my driving instructor, Mr Yousef! He is patient, clear, and made me feel at ease behind the wheel from the very first lesson. His helpful feedback and calm approach really boosted my confidence. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test on the first try! Highly recommend!
Shah is an exceptional driving instructor, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better! As a very anxious learner, I always felt at ease during lessons—he never put me under pressure and was incredibly patient and supportive. Shah focused on improving my weakest areas with precision, which made a huge difference. Thanks to his effective teaching style and well-structured lessons, I passed with nearly 6 hours less than the average time it usually takes! I can’t recommend him enough—thank you, Shah!
A big thank you to Instructor Shah for his invaluable guidance and practical lessons in preparing me for my driving test. His deep understanding of how the exam works, combined with his focus on improving my driving skills, made all the difference. My test center was in Morden, and he carefully walked me through all the tricky points on each possible test route. Most importantly, he helped me build the confidence I needed—an essential factor for passing a driving test in London.
I took lessons with my instructor zeba. I learned from being a complete beginner and have just passed today. Every lesson, I was learning something and was improving every lesson so a huge thank you to zeba. I also want to thank Ammara as I did the test in her car and she is also an amazing instructor.
Learning to drive with Noroz was brilliant! He's super patient and really knows his stuff. He explains things clearly, so you actually understand what you're doing and why. Plus, he's got a great sense of humour, which makes lessons way less stressful. He never made me feel bad for messing up, just helped me learn from it. I passed my test no problem thanks to him. If you want a top-notch instructor who's also a good laugh, definitely go with Noroz!
Yousaf was our instructor. He was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and flexible. My daughter passed first time! Thanks very much for the help and guidance.
Junaid was a great instructor as he was very calm and patient. He never made me feel stressed and gave me helpful tips that made things simpler and easy to understand. I believe all this is what helped me pass.
Cannot recommend this driving school enough - the instructor I had was very patient, supportive, clear, friendly. Highly, highly recommended!! Very many thanks to Noroz Ahmed for helping me pass first time.
Incredibly effective and professional driving lessons. My instructor Waqar was professional but friendly and has a teaching style which helped me to learn to drive in only 2 months of fairly intensive lessons. I passed my test first try and felt very prepared thanks to Waqar’s teaching.
I recently passed my test thanks to Mr Noroz Ahmed. I would highly recommend him. He is excellent at explaining things in a way that is easy to understand. He is also incredibly patient and supportive, which gave me encouragement and confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive.
I passed my driving test first attempt this morning, thanks to the exceptional guidance I received from Mr. Shah. He has been an incredibly patient and understanding instructor throughout my learning journey. I always felt comfortable asking him questions, even repeatedly, and he was more than willing to explain things as many times as needed until I felt confident. His constant reassurance helped me overcome my self-doubt, and I’m so grateful for his support. Thank you 🙏🏼
Junaid is an excellent instructor who was patient and supportive throughout my learning process. Junaid mixes theoretical learning with practical experience and is able to identify knowledge gaps that he then helps master. I’d highly recommend Junaid to any learner who is looking for a reliable, supportive and honest instructor who can help them in their driving journey!
Hi! I just passed my Practical Driving test recently under Connect Driving School with the help of a great driving instructor Mr. Junaid, he made me so comfortable, made is so easy to understand and did not put me in any stress while doing my driving lessons. I highly recommend Junaid of Connect Driving School👍🏼
I had an amazing experience learning with Shah as my instructor. Thanks to him, I passed my driving test on the first attempt with only one driving fault!Shah was incredibly patient and supportive throughout every lesson. He not only taught me the essential driving skills but also helped me build my confidence on the road. His lessons were tailored to my specific needs, focusing on areas where I needed extra support, and he was very flexible with scheduling, which made the process even smoother.I only needed three lessons with him, and his understanding approach made a huge difference. If you’re looking for an instructor who works at your pace and truly wants to see you succeed, I highly recommend Shah!
I highly recommend Ammara @ Connect Drive! Thanks to her expert guidance and supportive teaching style, I was able to pass my driving test with confidence. She was patient, clear, and made sure I fully understood each step before moving on. Her personalised approach made all the difference, and I couldn't have done it without her.
It is a significant achievement for me to have passed my test. I am deeply grateful to my instructor Zeba , who was exceptionally polite, knowledgeable, and thorough. She guided me from the basics to advanced concepts with great care and attention. Her expertise and guidance at every step were invaluable. I highly recommend her lessons to everyone.
Zeba was an amazing instructor. I in fact booked 10 hours with her at the beginning of the year where she got me to where she thought I could pass my test, however when booking my driving test I got a date at the end of the year and so booked in some refreshers closer to my exam.Zeba taught me the correct and safe way to drive. Was encouraging and corrected my faults in a clear way. I would recommend her to anyone who has never driven a car, doesn’t have a car to practise on and who has had little experiencing driving.I passed the first time!
By the grace of god, I was able to pass first time and my instructor Shah was great and he made the lessons really fun and I enjoyed all my lessons ,Thank you Shah
I highly recommend Shah as a driving instructor. He is incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive throughout the learning process. Thanks to his excellent guidance, I passed my driving test on the first attempt.Thank you so much, Shah!
Shah was incredibly supportive and patient throughout my lessons. He constantly reassured me, making the learning process far less intimidating. With his guidance, I went from having minimal driving experience to successfully passing my driving test in 1st go. I highly recommend him to anyone starting their driving journey!
I passed my driving test with Shah and would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a calm and supportive instructor. He really put me at ease and was super encouraging throughout, and was really thorough in preparing me for the big day.
I had the privilege of learning from an exceptional instructor, Mr. Shah. His patience, kindness, and understanding set him apart, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, I passed very easily! I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a truly outstanding teacher. What a legend—thank you again, mate!
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve passed my driving test! A huge thank you to my incredible driving instructor, Shah, for his guidance, patience, and expert teaching. His support made all the difference, and I couldn’t have done it without him.If anyone in my circle is looking to learn how to drive, I wholeheartedly recommend Shah—he’s truly an outstanding instructor!Thank you again, Shah, for helping me achieve this milestone!
I had the privilege of learning from a brilliant instructor, Mr. Shah. His patience, kindness, and understanding made all the difference in my learning experience. I cannot recommend his services highly enough—what a legend! Thanks again, mate, for helping me pass on my first attempt!
I cannot recommend my driving instructor, Shah, highly enough. My friends and family thought I was ‘unteachable’ and doubted I’d ever drive, but Shah completely changed that. He was incredibly patient, clear in his instructions, and truly an exceptional teacher. Thanks to his guidance, I now feel confident in my driving abilities—something I never imagined I’d say. Shah always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. I’m so grateful to have passed my test, and if I could give more than five stars, I would! Thank you so much, Shah!
The process to book my first lesson and find the right type of session I needed was incredibly smooth. I was matched with Shah, an amazing instructor who was calm, clear, and supportive throughout. Shah was also highly reliable, ensuring I only took the number of lessons truly necessary to be fully prepared for the next steps.Fantastic experience—thank you, Shah!
I passed first time with shah .A-grade instructor!With 0 faults Manual car and it was really a different kind of teaching as a more anxious driver & learner. He really helped support my psychological way. He teaches manual and contact for easiest and fast learning.
I’m extremely happy with my instructor Shah. He made the entire learning process clear, smooth, and enjoyable. I’m thrilled to now have my driving license, and I highly recommend him to others. He’s not only a great instructor but also a genuinely nice person!Passed in 1st attempt
I passed my driving test! My instructor, Shah, was incredibly helpful and played a major role in helping me pass on the first try. I would definitely recommend him to friends or family who are learning to drive.
I recommend this driving school, this is the first driving school I started with and got comfortable with Junaid and did lessons for 2 months and passed first time. Very grateful for his support.
I passed first time thanks to my Driving Instructor Shah. He was patient and diligent in correcting my mistakes and held me to a high standard so that he was confident I would pass. I would recommend anyone use him as a driving instructor if they wanted to learn quickly and effectively.
Thanks to my fantastic driving instructor Shah , I gained valuable skills. His expertise, patience, guidance, and encouragement were instrumental in my success. Highly recommend for a top-notch learning experience .Thank you so much Shah
After passing my driving test first time. My driving instructor, Shah, taught me great. Since the start he was always calm and friendly even during the start when I would make mistakes. It was a pleasure being taught by him and thanks to him I was able to pass.
Thanks to Shah, I passed my test on the first attempt! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch driving instructor. He is truly dedicated to his students’ success.From the very first lesson,Shah was professional & patient. He provided clear, calm & concise instructions, and always explained the objectives of the next lesson.He was always cheery, and easy to talk to, responsive to messages, amenable to schedule changes & willing to repeat manoeuvres until I was truly confident with them. He will let you know when you are ready. Due to the wait for examinations being quite long, it’s best to go in ready so as not to need to wait moths for a re-attempt.
My driving experience with Mr Shah was fantastic due to the amazing instructor. He made sure that i was fully prepared for the test which i passed first time. He never cancelled lessons and was very consistent with bookings. Overall, I’d rate my lessons with him a 10/10.We all five brothers passed in first attempt with Mr Shah.
Mr. Shah is an excellent driving instructor - highly recommended.I passed my driving test today and had a great overall experience. Shah helped me build my confidence despite having minimal driving experience beforehand. He was flexible with the lessons and provided clear, detailed instructions, thoroughly explaining driving rules. This preparation was invaluable for my test.Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you, Shah!
So I just passed my test in 1st go today and it’s thanks to Shah! He is a very good instructor who knows how to explain and articulate info well! He will make sure u have understood and perfected a skill by revisiting the same thing again which was very helpful! Definitely feel confident about driving on the roads. His advice was very helpful and will definitely be implementing them in the future. Thanks!!!
Nailed my driving test on the first go! 🎉👏 Shah was my instructor, had this superhero ability to spot the tiniest slip-ups. He made the whole learning journey a hilarious ride! If you're aiming to ace your test, i would definately reccomend him.
Waqar is a very dedicated and patient instructor. I was a complete beginner but with Waqar I passed my test within two months!! Waqar ironed out my weaknesses immediately, he helped me to stay focused and always encouraged me.
Passed my practical today ! 1st Attempt !!! I would like to say a HUGEE thank you to my lovely instructor MR Shah he has been an amazing, supportive and a very patient person! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! Much appreciated! I am beyond grateful and happy ! He is the best !
My instructor Mr Shah was absolutely amazing. Incredibly patient and comforting making sure I understood everything before moving on to the next lesson.I couldn’t ask for a better instructor!
Noroz is a supportive, patient and motivating driving instructor I’ve ever met! So happy to say I passed my test today! I would definitely recommend practicing with this driving school. Extremely transparent advice and guidance🙌🏽
I am now at my 4th driving lesson course and I am very happy having Shah as my instructor as I find him excellent at how he teaches driving.He has a good amount of knowledge and clearly has passion for what he does.I feel I have made quiet a lot of progress and this shows in my confidence.I would recommend Shah as your instructor
I just passed my Driving test today in first attempt at Morden centre.I have done my driving lessons with Shah , let me tell you he is a great instructor! I was able to gain confidence and drive on the road in just couple lessons. Furthermore, he is very calm and patient, The reason why i would recommend this instructor to anyone. Its because he deliverers the information very clearly. if you don’t understand something he will try to draw it and try to explain it to you in the most simplest way.
Just passed my practical driving test after training with Mr. Shah.Would absolutely recommend!He posesses every quality a good instructor should have – patience, understanding, positivity, passion and a great way to explain everything. Best tips and reference points for every maneuver! Made me feel at ease and the whole experience was an enjoyment rather than a worry.
Had a great experience of driving lessons with Shah. He built up my confidence a lot on the roads and coached me amazingly well to pass the test. Lessons were always well thought out to deal with any specific issues or concerns, and booking lessons was easy to fit around my job. Very thankful to Shah
Shah was very supportive and patient. He always reassured me throughout our lessons and made everything feel less scary. He took me from very little driving experience to passing my driving test. I would highly recommend him to any new learners!
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Frequently Asked Questions
In general, anyone who meets the minimum age and licence requirements set by their country or state can take an intensive driving course. However, it is important to note that some driving schools or instructors may have additional eligibility criteria or requirements that must be met before enrolling in an intensive driving course.
The cost of an intensive driving course can vary depending on a few factors, such as the location, the duration of the course, and the provider you choose. However, on average, an intensive driving course in the UK can cost anywhere from £300 to £1,500.
Some intensive driving courses may boast a high success rate, citing figures such as 90% or even 95% pass rates for their students. It is crucial to note, however, that these data can be difficult to verify and may not be typical of all intensive driving course students
While an intensive driving course is a possibility if you have no prior driving experience, it may not be the ideal solution for everyone. Intensive driving courses are meant to educate trainees to drive in less time than standard driving courses.
We have no doubt that a two-week course and exam can be completed… However, we remain sceptical that this will provide a solid foundation for lifelong safe and effective driving.
When applying for your practical test, there is no minimum requirement for practice hours or sessions attended. All you need is a provisional licence and proof of passing your driving theory test. While this demonstrates that intensive driving instruction is doable, we all know that practice makes perfect.
Whether or not an intensive driving course is worth it depends on the individual learner’s needs and circumstances. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of an intensive course, as well as your individual needs and abilities, to determine if it’s the right choice for you.