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Driving Lessons Coulsdon

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  • DVSA-approved instructors
  • Since 1992
  • Manual & automatic
  • Male & female instructors

Why learners choose Apex

  • DVSA-approved instructors
  • Since 1992
  • Manual & automatic
  • Male & female instructors

Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm

Driving Lessons in Coulsdon

Here at Apex Driving School, driving instructors in Coulsdon are local to the area, and they understand the Coulsdon area and the test routes an examiner will take on your practical driving test.

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Driving Lesson Prices

Manual Driving Lesson Prices

Manual lessons are £37 per hour individually, £185 for 5 or £360 for 10.

Automatic Driving Lesson Prices

Automatic lessons are £37 per hour individually, £185 for 5 or £360 for 10.

Practical Driving Test Prices

Practical Driving Test day Manual £115 Automatic £115

Driving Lesson Services

  • Full hour given
  • Manual & Automatic

  • Intensive Courses

  • Pass Plus

  • Gift Vouchers

  • Motorway / Refresher Lessons

  • Pick up from Home / School / Work

  • Parking Lessons

  • Dual controlled cars

  • Instructor Training

  • Theory test tuition (free)

  • Student rates

  • Block booking discounts

  • Nervous pupils

Meet Our Instructors

  • Over 25 male & female instructors

  • Patient / Polite / Friendly

  • Local to you

  • High pass rate

  • Fully qualified

  • Reliable

  • Professional

Test Centres in and Around the Area of Coulsdon

Please CLICK on any of the Test centres below to find out more about the test routes and view an ACTUAL test route taken straight from the D.S.A. website.

There are many routes taken by the examiner. But We at Apex have access to ALL the routes:

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Areas of Importance When Taking Driving Lessons in Coulsdon

On your Driving lessons in the Coulsdon area, your instructor will know which areas to take you depending on your ability and lesson plan for that day. A Suitable area is required for each lesson plan to go to plan. For instants its no good doing your reversing lessons on a busy road, thus be unable to perform the exercise enough times to master it independently. Below are a small example of lesson plans and areas suitable in Coulsdon.

Lesson Plan: Moving away and stopping

After you have been told what all the controls do. Your Driving Instructor in Coulsdon is now ready to get you driving. Moving off is combining hand and feet control to move off safely, drive in a normal driving position from the kerb and be able to park again. Lesson Plan: Meeting Traffic Hard to grasp, Meeting traffic is when cars or obstruction narrow the road. In fact many pupils have failed the test on this, so you should be able to understand this to be success and a safe driver. You will be taken to many areas known to your instructor that have the perfect conditions. You will need lots and lots of parked cars. The best area for meeting traffic would be the Clock house area.

Lesson Plan: Clutch Control

Cant stress how important C/C is. You will be taken to hilly areas such as Clock house or Rickman hill. To master clutch control you will have to combine your clutch pedal and gas pedal. The Biting point is a phrase you will hear a lot.

Lesson Plan: Roundabouts 

The procedure to enter a roundabout can be confusing. Not to mention whilst on and exiting one. Mini roundabouts can be the same whilst being quiet different. Signal badly on a roundabout can cause confusion. But don’t worry our instructors will make sense of it all for you.

Lesson Plan: Junctions – Emerging and Entering

To be able to approach junctions safely and correctly you will need to perform something called – Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed and Look. You will be asked to perform junctions numerous times During your Driving lessons in Coulsdon. Approach may well be hampered by parked cars, pedestrians or road signs. Coulsdon has many challenging junctions.

Lesson Plan: Pedestrian Crossings 

The Brighton road, South and North of Coulsdon has many different types of crossings from Pelicans with flashing amber lights to staggered crossings. Pedestrian safety is paramount. They can do silly things but you will be taught the clues on anticipating their actions at crossings.

There are many more places known to us for various exercises. There may well be occasions you need to be taken to another area for your test, for example Sutton. All our Driving Instructors in Coulsdon are just as familiar in any area to give you the best places to go to improve your chances of a first time pass!

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Customer Testimonials

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Simon was excellent at explaining every detail and pointing out key mistakes to improve on, managed to pass first time after around 11h of lessons with him. Would highly recommend.
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Prior to my lessons, I was a nervous to drive and David has been very helpful in building my confidence. As a result, I passed in the first attempt. Highly recommend David.
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Thanks to David, I passed my driving test first time! I found driving daunting at first and didn’t have much confidence in the beginning, but David helped me identify what was holding me back and helped me work on those areas in a way that worked for me. David was incredibly patient and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor or teaching style. Thank you!
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I have learnt how to drive safely and confidently on the road thanks to Simon. He was always patient and was able to explain in detail every question I asked. Has extensive knowledge of the exam routes and will not let small mistakes slide easily!
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Passed my driving test first time thanks to David ! Patient, caring and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. Every lesson was well-structured, enjoyable and I felt fully prepared for my test. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive driving instructor. Thank you so much
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I passed my driving test with Apex Driving School. It’s like a dream coming true for me. I can’t thank enough my instructor Anas who has been motivating me all the time. I was very nervous and anxious. Thank you Anas. Before Apex I was taking lessons from another driving school they wasted my time and money after leaving virk I searched Apex on google and their rating, I contacted them and I passed my driving test which was not possible with another driving company Thank you very much Apex you are highly Recommended for Driving test.
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I had David as my driving instructor and I managed to pass first time!! He was great and always pushed me do my best, right from my very first lesson I felt comfortable and safe with him in the car too. I definitely recommend him and thank you so much Apex!!
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passed my first time thanks to David! Such a great teacher and amazing, responsive school - Anya
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I’m glad I was paired with Ceri as my driving instructor. He’s a very experienced and patient teacher who explained everything clearly and helped build my confidence behind the wheel. His practical advice made each lesson productive. Thanks to his excellent instruction, guidance, and encouragement, I was able to pass my driving test on the first attempt. I’d highly recommend Ceri to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and supportive instructor.

All the Surrounding Areas Our Coulsdon Instructors Cover Are Below:

Apex Driving School offer driving lessons in Coulsdon and around South London. The areas our driving instructors in Coulsdon cover include:

Addington, New Addington, Banstead, Belmont, Carshalton, Caterham, Carshalton Beeches, Chipstead, Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, East Croydon, South Croydon, West Croydon, Epsom, Epsom Downs, Ewell, Driving Schools Hooley, Kenley, Kingswood, Nork, Purley, Roundshaw, Sanderstead, Selhurst Selsdon, Shirley, Smitham, Sutton, South Sutton, West Sutton, Thornton Heath, Waddon, Wallington, Warlingham, Whyteleafe, Woodmansterne.

Driving lessons are available in the Coulsdon Post Codes below plus many more:

CR0 SM1 SE5 SW2 KT3 BR4
CR1 SM2 SE11 SW4 KT4
CR2 SM3 SE19 SW8 KT17
CR3 SM4 SE20 SW9 KT18
CR4 SM5 SE21 SW12 KT19
CR5 SM6 SE22 SW16 KT20
CR6 SM7 SE23 SW17
CR7 SE24 SW18
CR8 SE25 SW19
CR9 SE27 SW20

FAQs on Driving Lessons in Coulsdon

Do the instructors teach through the hill route in Coulsdon?

The practice route is never fixed. Our Instructors generally take the Rickman Hill route for practising the clutch control and controlled moving in manual lessons. However, the practice depends completely on the traffic conditions and suitability, so it varies.

Does the driving instructor include car parking and passing through traffic movement?

Driving lessons include a complete package that will include proper parking techniques, road positioning, careful observation tricks, and teach you how and when to wait in traffic. You will learn at your own pace and become confident behind the wheel.

Which is cheaper, manual or automatic driving lessons in Coulsdon?

Apex Driving Schools charges the same for both automatic and manual lessons. There is a reasonable rate of £37 per hour and a package of 5 lessons at £185, 10 lessons at £360, and so on. There is an additional charge of £115 for practical driving test day. Check out the current lesson prices.

Do you offer pick-up service in Smitham?

We do not guarantee any particular area. You can discuss your booking preference, the address, time slot, automatic or manual lesson with our team. Based on these, the team will confirm the instructor’s availability, your chosen date, slot, and coverage.

What documents do I need to carry for booking driving lessons in Coulsdon?

Keep your driving licence ready and you can easily arrange your first lesson. Share your preferred timing, any previous experience, date preference, and pick-up point with the team. Our team will specify the licence checking process and the mandatory documents that you need to carry.