Intensive Driving Courses in Surrey
GetMyPass runs intensive driving courses right across Surrey. Whether you are in Guildford, Woking and Epsom, our DVSA-approved instructors get you test-ready fast. Choose your area below or get in touch to book.
Surrey covers the commuter towns around Egham and Staines-upon-Thames down through Guildford, Redhill and Caterham towards the Sussex border, so a learner’s routes cover everything from dual carriageway roundabouts to narrow lanes near Tadworth and Ewell. Towns such as Camberley, Esher, Epsom, Horley and Walton-on-Thames all sit within the county’s course area, and pupils typically drive a mix of urban town-centre roads and quieter B-roads on the way to their test.
Surrey’s three DVSA test centres do not perform the same.
Guildford leads on 52% against the 50.0% national average, Chertsey sits close behind at 51%, while Redhill Aerodrome trails at 47%. That spread matters when a learner is deciding which routes to practise most: an instructor working across the county will tailor lessons to whichever centre a pupil chooses when they self-book their test, rather than treating Surrey as one uniform test area.
GetMyPass covers 14 towns across Surrey, working with DVSA-approved local instructors at 3 local DVSA test centres. Our intensive courses run 6-8 hours per day and can take you from beginner to test-ready in as little as one week.
Pass rates across Surrey ranged from 47% to 52% in 2024/25. Our structured day-by-day approach means you build genuine driving confidence fast, arriving at the test centre properly prepared.
Whether you’re in Guildford, Redhill or Chertsey, we match you with an instructor who knows your local test routes – covering pickup from your home or workplace.
Areas we cover in Surrey
Guildford
GU1-GU4 | Local test centre
Redhill
RH1, RH2, RH6 | Local test centre
Chertsey
KT16 | Local test centre
Woking
GU21, GU22 | Nearest centre: Chertsey
Staines-upon-Thames
TW18, TW19 | Nearest centre: Ashford (Middlesex)
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 | Nearest centre: Chertsey
Camberley
GU15, GU16 | Nearest centre: Farnborough
Ewell
KT17, KT19 | Nearest centre: Tolworth
Epsom
KT17-KT19 | Nearest centre: Tolworth
Horley
RH6 | Nearest centre: Redhill
Caterham
CR3 | Nearest centre: Redhill
Egham
TW20 | Nearest centre: Chertsey
Tadworth
KT20 | Nearest centre: Redhill
Esher
KT10, KT11 | Nearest centre: Tolworth
Driving test centres and pass rates in Surrey
Surrey has 3 DVSA driving test centres, and the gap between them is bigger than most learners expect. Guildford led the county at around 52% in 2024/25, while Redhill Aerodrome recorded around 47%, against a national average of roughly 51%. That gap matters when you plan an intensive course: the centre you test at shapes the routes you practise, the traffic you face and, statistically, your chance on the day. And because DVSA rules since 12 May 2026 mean you book your own practical test, the choice of centre is genuinely yours: it can pay to weigh up travel time against pass rate rather than defaulting to the closest option. GetMyPass instructors teach on the live test routes around each centre below, so use the table as a starting point when deciding where to sit your test.
| Test centre | Town | Pass rate (2024/25) |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford | Guildford | 52% |
| Chertsey | Chertsey | 51% |
| Redhill Aerodrome | Redhill | 47% |
Source: DVSA driving test statistics, car practical test pass rates by centre, 2024/25.
GetMyPass runs intensive courses right across Surrey, with dedicated local pages for Guildford, Redhill, Chertsey, Woking, Staines-upon-Thames and Walton-on-Thames. Each town page shows the test centre learners there usually use, the postcodes we pick up from and how quickly you can get from first lesson to test day. If your town isn’t listed, enter your postcode on the nearest page and we’ll match you with an available local instructor.
Guildford is the strongest of Surrey’s three centres on the DVSA 2025/26 figures, passing 52% of candidates against the 50.0% national average, with Chertsey close behind on 51%. Redhill Aerodrome is the weakest at 47%, four points under average. The gap is not large enough to guarantee anything either way, but it is enough to shape which routes an instructor drills hardest. Learners choose their own test centre and manage their own DVSA booking directly, so it is worth asking an instructor which of the three they know best before settling on one.
FAQs, intensive driving courses in Surrey
Which driving test centres are in Surrey?
Surrey has three DVSA test centres on the current pass-rate data: Guildford, Chertsey and Redhill Aerodrome. Guildford passes 52% of candidates, Chertsey 51%, and Redhill Aerodrome 47%, against a 50.0% national average. Learners across the county’s towns, including Camberley, Epsom, Esher and Staines-upon-Thames, will usually sit their test at whichever of these three centres they choose, since booking is managed by the learner directly with DVSA rather than by a course provider.
How quickly can I start a course in Surrey?
Course start dates in Surrey depend on instructor availability rather than the county itself, so timing is arranged directly with the instructor once a deposit has secured them. A deposit of £180 upwards holds an instructor for the length of a course; lesson fees are then paid straight to the instructor. Test dates are booked separately by the learner through DVSA, and once booked a test can only be moved twice, with at least 10 working days’ notice each time.
Do you cover rural areas of Surrey?
Surrey’s course area covers the towns listed for the county, including Camberley, Caterham, Egham, Guildford, Horley, Redhill, Tadworth and Walton-on-Thames, which between them span both built-up commuter areas and quieter outlying roads. An instructor working in a given town will route lessons to reflect the roads a learner is likely to meet on the way to their chosen test centre, whether that means more town-centre driving or more open road practice.
Who provides the driving lessons in Surrey?
Lessons in Surrey are delivered by a local ADI (Approved Driving Instructor), not by GetMyPass directly. A deposit from £180 secures that instructor for the course length; the learner then pays lesson fees to the instructor directly, in addition to the deposit. The instructor sets the lesson schedule and routes across the relevant Surrey town, while the learner books and manages their own DVSA test date and centre.
Which areas of Surrey do you cover?
We cover 14 towns across Surrey, including Guildford, Redhill, Chertsey and 11 more. See the full list above – click any area for local test centre details and pickup postcodes.
Which DVSA test centres are used in Surrey?
We work with Chertsey (London) Driving Test Centre, Redhill Aerodrome Driving Test Centre, Guildford Driving Test Centre across Surrey.
How much does an intensive driving course in Surrey cost?
Price depends on your experience level and the number of hours you need. We give you an exact quote in minutes based on your situation – no hidden fees. Use the button above to get yours.
Do you offer manual and automatic courses in Surrey?
Yes – we offer both manual and automatic intensive courses across Surrey. Tell us your preference when you get a quote and we’ll match you with the right car and instructor.
Towns & cities we cover in Surrey
Towns
- Guildford GU1
- Woking GU21
- Epsom KT18
- Camberley GU15
- Farnham GU9
- Staines-upon-Thames TW18
- Reigate RH2
- Redhill RH1
- Leatherhead KT22
- Walton-on-Thames KT12
- Dorking RH4