Putney Hill
One of the steepest roads in the area. Hill starts here, with traffic close behind, build real confidence with the clutch or the handbrake.
DVSA Approved Instructors
Intensive Driving Courses in Putney
Need to pass your driving test quickly in Putney? Driving Lessons Wimbledon's intensive driving courses are designed to get you from learner to qualified driver in as little as 1-2 weeks. Perfect for those with upcoming deadlines, job requirements, or simply wanting to fast-track their driving journey. Our Putney intensive courses include expert instruction and extensive practice on the roads around Morden Test Centre. Whether you're a complete beginner or need a final push to test standard, we will build a course to suit your needs across SW15.
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From £36.50/hr · manual or automatic, same price
£730
for 20 hours
SW15
Coverage
50.96%
Morden pass rate (UK 50.04%)
5 miles
To Morden Test Centre
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About Driving in Putney
Putney is a riverside neighbourhood famous for the University Boat Race, its steep High Street, and the green expanse of Putney Heath leading to Wimbledon Common. The area presents a rewarding challenge for learner drivers — from the steep Putney Hill climb and the bridge traffic to the fast-flowing A3 corridor nearby, it builds skills that translate to confident driving anywhere.
Our intensive courses in Putney are structured to expose you to the full range of local driving conditions in a compressed timeframe. Putney Hill is one of South West London's steepest roads — mastering hill starts here in traffic with cars close behind builds genuine confidence for your test. Because you are driving for several hours each day, you will encounter Putney's traffic at different times and build rapid adaptability.
Putney Bridge (Boat Race start point)Putney Heath and Wimbledon CommonPutney Exchange shopping centreLeaders Gardens riverside walk
What You Will Learn in Your Intensive Courses
The intensive course is 20 hours. Complete beginners usually need lessons before or after it as well, while learners with some experience are often test-ready at the end of it. We assess your level first so you do not pay for hours you do not need.
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Accelerated vehicle control training — covering in days what standard lessons teach over weeks
02
Concentrated junction and roundabout practice across different traffic conditions and times of day
03
Back-to-back manoeuvre sessions to achieve muscle memory for parallel parking, bay parking, and emergency stops
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Full test-route practice with multiple complete mock tests on consecutive days
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Theory test preparation support alongside practical lessons if you have not yet passed your theory
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Test-day strategy including managing nerves, time management, and examiner expectations
Driving Challenges in Putney
Every area has its unique road conditions. Here is what you will learn to handle confidently with our Putney instructors:
Putney Hill is one of South West London's steepest roads — mastering hill starts here in traffic with cars close behind builds genuine confidence for your test
Putney Bridge funnels traffic from multiple directions and the bus lane restrictions change at different times of day, requiring learners to read signs carefully
The High Street is a busy one-way system at the bridge end with buses, taxis, and heavy pedestrian crossings near the station and riverside bars
Upper Richmond Road is a long, fast-moving road with speed cameras and complex junctions at Barnes, East Sheen, and Richmond — requiring sustained concentration
The A3 runs along the eastern edge of Putney offering dual carriageway and 40mph driving that many learners find intimidating without proper instruction
Local Tips for Putney Learners
Our instructors share insider knowledge that only comes from years of teaching in this area:
Start on the quiet residential roads off Putney Heath to build clutch control and confidence, then progress to Putney Hill once you are comfortable with hill starts
Practice the Putney Bridge approach from the south side during off-peak hours — the lane selection for turning left versus going straight catches many learners off guard
The roads around Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common are excellent for practising at national speed limit in a safe, open environment
Upper Richmond Road toward Barnes has long, straight sections ideal for mirror-signal-manoeuvre practice at consistent speeds
How Your Lessons Are Structured
An intensive course is 20 hours, usually spread over one to two weeks at a few hours a day. Each day follows a structured plan: morning sessions cover new skills, afternoon sessions consolidate through repetition. You will drive the roads around your test centre daily, building familiarity that standard weekly lessons simply cannot match. You book your own test with the DVSA, and the course is planned to finish shortly before it.
Who Is This Ideal For?
- Learners with a deadline — new job requiring a license, university term starting, or moving to an area without public transport
- Students on holiday breaks who want to use their free time productively
- People who learn better with concentrated, immersive practice rather than weekly sessions
- Semi-experienced drivers who need a focused push to reach test standard
- Anyone tired of a long learning process who wants to get their license and move on
Putney Traffic Hotspots
- Putney Bridge and High Street — congested 7:30-9:30am and 5-7:30pm
- Putney Hill at school drop-off times near Putney High School
- Upper Richmond Road during weekday rush hours
- A3 Tibbett's Corner approach — heavy traffic most of the day
Why Learn to Drive in Putney?
Putney is widely regarded as one of the best areas in South West London to learn to drive. The steep hills build clutch control, the bridge traffic teaches junction awareness, and the nearby common provides open-road confidence. Many test centre routes include Putney-style road features, so the skills you learn here directly prepare you for your practical examination at Morden.
20 hours over 1-2 weeks
Concentrated learning
Suitable for beginners and part-trained learners
Ideal for busy schedules
Full DVSA syllabus
Your Route
Putney Roads for Intensive Driving Courses
Not a generic syllabus. These are the roads in Putney that intensive driving courses are built around, in the order most learners meet them, ending at the test centre most local learners use.
Putney High Street and the bridge
Buses, taxis and busy crossings near the station and river, with bus lane times that change through the day.
Upper Richmond Road
A long, faster road with junctions and cameras along its length. It tests concentration over distance.
The A3 towards the Kingston bypass
Dual carriageway driving at higher speeds, and the road most Putney learners take towards Morden test centre.
Morden Test Centre
5 miles from Putney. DVSA pass rate 50.96% (April 2025 to March 2026).
Your Test Centre: Morden Test Centre
Morden Test Centre
10 Tudor Drive, Morden SM4 4PE
Distance from Putney: 5 miles
Key Roads You Will Practise On:
- Putney High Street
- Upper Richmond Road
- Putney Heath
- A3
Putney Areas We Cover:
- Putney Heath
- Putney Bridge
- Roehampton
Your Journey to Passing
From provisional licence to pass certificate: the six steps every Putney learner goes through.
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Get your provisional licence
Apply on gov.uk from 15 years and 9 months old. It costs £34 online. You can drive a car on the road from 17.
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Pass your theory test
It costs £23. You need 43 out of 50 on the multiple choice part and 44 out of 75 on hazard perception. The pass certificate lasts 2 years.
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Take lessons in Putney
Manual or automatic, starting on quiet streets and building up to the busier roads and junctions a test uses.
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Take a mock test
A full mock test under test conditions, marked like the real thing, shows you exactly what still needs work.
Mock tests in Putney5
Book your practical test
Only you can book it, on gov.uk. It costs £62 on a weekday, or £75 for evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
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Pass at Morden Test Centre
The test is about 40 minutes of driving with the examiner, including around 20 minutes of independent driving. Most learners book a warm-up lesson just before it.
Where We Meet in Putney
We teach across SW15. These are the places Putney learners most often ask to meet. The exact meeting point is agreed when you book.
Putney station
East Putney station
Putney Exchange
Putney Heath
Intensive Driving Courses in Putney - FAQs
Common questions about driving lessons in Putney
An intensive course in Putney is £730 for 20 hours of one-to-one tuition, usually over one to two weeks. If you need fewer hours, a 10-hour block is £365.
With an intensive course in Putney, you could be test-ready in as little as 1-2 weeks. The exact timeline depends on your current skill level and chosen course length. We'll assess you and recommend the right package. Bear in mind that how soon you actually sit the test also depends on test availability at Morden Test Centre when you book it.
No — you book your own practical test, and by law that is the only way it can be done. Since 12 May 2026 the DVSA only allows the learner named on the licence to book, change or cancel a test, so no driving school or booking service can reserve a slot for you. What we do is help you judge when you are genuinely test-ready, advise on booking a test at Morden Test Centre, and make sure you have driven those roads before the day.
Yes, although complete beginners usually need some lessons beyond the 20-hour course. We assess your level first and recommend what fits for learning in Putney.
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