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Driving Instructors in Maidenhead
Ready to start driving lessons in Maidenhead? Instructors on Orbit set out their scheduling, pricing, and local expertise up front. Whether you prefer automatic or manual transmission, morning or evening lessons, Orbit makes it easy to find an instructor who fits your needs and budget in Berkshire.
Average lesson price
£36–£43/hr
Learning to drive in Maidenhead: the local numbers
Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Maidenhead and the SL postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.
Nearest centre pass rate
51%
High Wycombe, 6.6 miles
Typical test wait
4.6 weeks
High Wycombe, July 2026
National median wait
11.1 weeks
Great Britain, July 2026
Approved instructors
298
SL postcode area, 2025
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate 2024-25 | Typical wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 6.6 mi | 51% | 4.6 weeks |
| Slough (London) | 7.6 mi | 45.6% | 6 weeks |
| Uxbridge (London) | 10.2 mi | 49.6% | 11.8 weeks |
According to DVSA figures, High Wycombe has the highest pass rate near Maidenhead at 51%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Maidenhead currently run 4.6–11.8 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).
Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics: pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare centres across Great Britain in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.
Why learn to drive in Maidenhead?
Instructors on Orbit in Maidenhead choose to appear in search and set their own prices and availability. They enter their own ADI details and Orbit does not check them against DVSA records, so check your instructor's green badge (or pink badge for a trainee) at your first lesson. You can also contact DVSA with their name and ADI number to confirm they're qualified.
Tips for choosing a driving instructor in Maidenhead
If you're comparing driving instructors in Maidenhead, remember that pass rates aren't everything. An instructor who takes on nervous beginners will naturally have different statistics than one who only teaches confident drivers. Focus on teaching quality and local expertise.
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