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Driving Lessons Thornton Heath

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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 Thornton Heath

Here at Apex Driving School, we have a number of driving instructors in the Thornton Heath area allowing us to offer driving lessons by local instructors that know the Thornton Heath area and the test routes an examiner will use when 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 Thornton Heath

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 Lessons in Thornton Heath

On your Driving Lessons Thornton heath 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 it’s 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 Thornton Heath.

Lesson Plan: Moving away and stopping

After greeting you at your chosen pick up address. Our Driving instructor will put you at ease about the coming lesson. The best and quietest area is anywhere around the Green lane area of Thornton Heath.

Lesson Plan: Junctions – Emerging and Entering

When approaching junctions (emerging and entering), the best places for this can be the area around the Thornton Heath high street. To be able to approach junctions safely and correctly you will need to perform something called – Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed and Look.

Lesson Plan: Reversing exercises 

Thornton Heath high street does not have great areas to practise reversing, but don’t worry your instructor know plenty of places nearby and actual test places in neighbouring towns. Clutch control, Observations and steering accuracy are key to success.

Lesson Plan: Dual Carriageways and Lane Discipline

Your Driving Instructor will take you up and down / on and off the dual carriageways near Thornton Heath. We will make sure you stick to the suitable lane for your destination. Plus with the speed limit varying from 30mph to 60mph, you will be able to master the car at speed.

Lesson Plan: Emergency Stops

Obviously to perform this exercise for the first time you need to go somewhere in Thornton Heath without there being other road users. Your instructor will know all the best areas. This exercise needs to have quick reactions, but still maintain control of your vehicle.

Lesson Plan: Meeting Traffic

Meeting traffic skills are essential in the Thornton Heath area with the traffic and parked cars. Roads are narrow in Thornton Heath. Skills required are L.A.D.A, adequate clearance, steering, clutch control and mirrors.

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 Morden. All our Instructors are just as familiar in any areas 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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Nisha
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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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Larry Wu
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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 Thornton Heath Driving Instructors Cover Are Below:

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

Addiscombe, Anerley, Beddington, Balham, Chipstead, Colliers Wood, Croydon, East Croydon, South Croydon, West Croydon, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Elmers End, Furzedown, Mitcham, Morden, Norbury, Norwood, South Norwood, West Norwood, Pollards Hill, Selhurst, Shirley, Streatham, Streatham Common, Streatham Hill, Sutton, Thornton Heath, Tooting, Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway, Waddon, Wallington, West Wickham, Woodside.

Lessons are available in the Thornton Heath 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