Learning manual
Manual driving lessons
Bring clutch control and gear changes into your driving without losing track of traffic. Moving away smoothly is one part of it; choosing a gear early enough for a turn is another.
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Today | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
In Earlsfield, a journey can involve a bus stopping on Garratt Lane, a turn beside a school and a decision about where to park. Wimbledon Driving School offers manual, automatic and intensive lessons, starting from your current experience. Work on spotting what needs your attention and giving yourself time to respond.
Trusted by learner drivers since 2007.
Local overview
It is easy to concentrate so hard on the controls that you miss what is happening further along the road. Learning to look ahead helps you prepare for a stop or turn before it becomes urgent.
Tell us which parts of driving feel difficult. You might be starting from scratch, returning after a gap or already comfortable with the basics. We will plan your first lesson around that experience and agree where to begin.
Lesson choices
Choose manual or automatic tuition, then discuss how you want to spread out your lessons. We will check availability against the days and times you request.
Learning manual
Bring clutch control and gear changes into your driving without losing track of traffic. Moving away smoothly is one part of it; choosing a gear early enough for a turn is another.
Learning automatic
With no manual gear changes to make, you can concentrate on steering, speed and observation. Practise judging the space you need and using the pedals smoothly in changing traffic.
Intensive courses
An intensive course puts lessons closer together. Tell us how much driving you have done and how much time you can set aside, so we can discuss a course that fits your starting point.
Your first lesson
We plan your first lesson around your existing driving experience and agree a suitable starting point with you. Complete beginners receive an introduction to driving.
Pay as you go
Standard lessons can be booked one lesson at a time on a pay-as-you-go basis, without committing to a large block. Current prices and minimum lesson duration should always be checked on our pricing page.
On-road confidence
A road sign, a stopping bus and a person waiting to cross each call for a different response. These local situations show why good observation matters as much as handling the car.

Buses serve Earlsfield station on Garratt Lane. Watch for a bus slowing towards its stop and leave room to see beyond it. Before changing position to pass, check your mirrors and the space ahead rather than following the car in front automatically.
At the junction of Magdalen Road and Tranmere Road, school arrivals and departures can bring more people to the roadside. Reduce your speed on approach and look into the road you intend to enter. Be ready to wait while people cross, keeping the junction clear.
Tranmere Road has a School Street between Magdalen Road and Waynflete Street. Motor access is restricted at the signed times, with limited exemptions. Check the signs before committing to a turn so you can choose another permitted road without a hurried manoeuvre.
Around Earlsfield Library, there is standard on-street parking and designated Blue Badge parking. Check which type of bay you are approaching and read its signs before deciding to park.
Test-centre context
Morden and Mitcham provide car driving tests. Check the address on your booking confirmation when making your travel plans.
10 Tudor Drive, Morden, SM4 4PE.
Car tests currently operate from the temporary address: The Hilton Hotel, 101 Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon, CR9 4HH. There is no facility to practise at the hotel.
Why choose Wimbledon Driving School
Wimbledon Driving School has taught learners since 2007. Our team includes instructors with RoSPA Gold and IAM credentials, and we offer manual, automatic and intensive lessons.
Call us to talk through your experience and lesson preferences, book online or send us a message on WhatsApp. We can check availability before you make your plans.
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I took lessons with Arsh from Wimbledon Driving School after a disappointing experience with another provider. From the start, Arsh was patient, reassuring, and highly knowledgeable, which completely transformed my confidence behind the wheel. Thanks to his guidance and support, I’ve now passed my driving test. I’m very grateful for everything he’s done and would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.Posted on Google![]()
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Passed with Cameron Phoenix first time! Great instructor and easy car to learn inPosted on Google![]()
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Cameron phoenix helped me get lessons in and got my first time pass!! Would recommend him to any first time driver trying to learn, Affordable and good use of timePosted on Google![]()
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Highly recommend Peter! He was incredibly patient, calm, and professional throughout all my lessons. He gave me the confidence I needed behind the wheel and helped me pass my driving test. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor!Posted on Google![]()
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I passed with Wimbledon Driving School. Muhammad is a great instructor, flexible and tailored the lessons to where I needed improving. He helped me practice overcoming my nerves.Posted on Google![]()
OscarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Just passed 1st try! Cameron Phoenix (my grade A instructor) was amazing. He was very patient with me every lesson, his car was great to drive. I’ve already recommended Cameron to one of my friends and my younger brother and would urge anyone looking to pass their test to use Cameron as their instructor. Thank you Cameron, I wouldn’t have able to pass without youPosted on Google![]()
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I'd highly recommend Bhupesh as an instructor. He was patient, supportive, reliable and professional. He gave me regular feedback to help me improve, and gave me the confidence to pass first time! Lessons were always fun, structured, and focused on areas I could improve on. Thank you again, Bhupesh.Posted on Google![]()
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A big thank you to my instructor Asli who supported me through my lessons. She moved at a pace that suited me and helped me to focus on the areas I needed to improve on. Passed first time!Posted on Google![]()
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Just started with Cameron Phoenix (grade A instructor) and have been really enjoying my lessons. In the previous lesson I learnt how to bay park and Cameron really guided me in a good manner. Excited to continue developing my driving skills! Edit: I have now passed first time with him and his car, im so pleased and would really recommend himPosted on Google![]()
Max ClarkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Zaheer is a great teacher, he really prepares you well for the test and helps you to feel confident in your driving. Thanks to Zaheer I passed with only 4 minors. Would recommend to anyone!








Questions from local learners
Your first lesson includes an introduction to driving. We will agree a suitable starting point with you and plan the lesson around your experience, so tell us when booking that you are a complete beginner.
Wimbledon Driving School offers both. Let us know your preferred gearbox and lesson times so we can check instructor availability.
Collection can be requested from home, work, college or an agreed local meeting point within our service area. Collection depends on availability. Send us your preferred address when enquiring and we will check the arrangements with you.
You need to drive safely without instruction across different road and traffic conditions. There is no compulsory lesson total to reach first. Discuss your progress with your instructor and focus on the skills that still need work.
No. Standard lessons are available one at a time on a pay-as-you-go basis. Current prices and minimum lesson duration should always be checked on our pricing page.
Explain how recently you drove, whether you learned in a manual or automatic and what you found difficult. That helps us plan your first lesson with Wimbledon Driving School around what you already know.
Coverage nearby
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Ready to start, or unsure which lessons to choose? Call Wimbledon Driving School with your experience and preferred lesson times. You can also book online using the form on this page.