An independent driving instructor based in Chislehurst

Enjoyable and professional driving lessons in Chislehurst, BR7 and across South East London, including: Petts Wood BR5, Bickley and Bromley BR1, Sidcup DA15, Eltham, New Eltham and Mottingham SE9, Grove Park and Lee SE12.

I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. I offer refresher driving lessons for people who have passed their driving test in the past in the UK or in other parts of the world.

Reliable and punctual fully qualified instructor from just £38 per lesson.

Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons and see how things are progressing. You can also login and keep track of progress and payments.

I'm experienced with teaching drivers with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. I've been trained by the Queen Elizabeth Foundation and have some rusty BSL skills, having taught profoundly deaf drivers in the past.

Everything you need to pass your driving test

You can keep track of your driving lessons online. Login for course handouts, videos, driving lesson notes, quizzes and text books. All customers get full free access to Theory test pro

Lesson handouts and links are sent to you via email after your driving lessons.

Structured driver training

“My aim is to equip new drivers with the essential skills they need to stay safe in a wide variety of road and traffic conditions. It matters to me that lessons are enjoyable. They are client-centered and focused on achieving a predefined goal and on gaining valuable driving experience.”
Neil Cartwright. Driving instructor in Chislehurst, South East London
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A Local Independent Instructor vs National Driving School?

Unlike large national or regional driving schools, local independent instructors don't have a huge marketing budget, so depend upon word of mouth recommendations and excellent customer care. Read some recommendations here

Also, when you book with a local independent you will know who is going to be your instructor, whereas with a larger driving school you might not.

Local independent instructors generally offer a similar service as larger driving schools, but with the added value of more teaching experience, great local knowledge and a flexible service, often at a lower cost.

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Practical driving test availability: Tuesday 18th Aug 2026

The current practical driving test waiting list is 22-24 weeks locally. Consider getting your theory test done as soon as possible. You cannot book a practical test until the theory test has been completed. Full theory test support is also provided during lessons.

For more info please read the frequently asked questions page.

Driving Test Results

In 2025 17 drivers out of 23 passed their driving test first time (73%), and the other 6 passed 2nd time.

In 2024 20 out of 25 passed first time (80%)

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Affordable driving lessons near me

You can save £5 per lesson by booking a package of lessons. You can pay via bank transfer or with cash. Unused lessons are refunded. Recommend a friend and receive £38 worth of lessons! Find out more.

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Learn to drive at a time which suits you

I'm available Monday to Saturdays. I provide driving lessons in the evenings Monday to Wednesday and all day Saturday. For more information about current availability please get in touch.

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Experienced grade A driving instructor

I've been a full-time driving instructor in South London for 20 years and have provided over 20,000 hours of driver training. Find out more.