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We have been established as a driving school for over 12 years and have been offering driving lessons in the South Croydon area in all that time. We have taken hundreds of test candidates through the driving test and received many recommendations over the years; so you are in safe hands. Our driving instructors are all registered with the Driving Standards Agency and are members of the Driving Instructors Association. Our driving instructor in South Croydon lives locally and is familiar with the local roads and Croydon Test Centre.

South Croydon is over shadowed by Croydon town centre to the north and extends south from Coombe Road to Sanderstead and Selsdon. To the west are Purley and Wallington.

From the Purley one-way system, Pampisford Road rises steadily uphill between Purley Way and Brighton Road to a mini roundabout junction with Edgehill. To the left it crosses Purley Way at a traffic light junction to Highfield Road and takes the South Croydon driving instructor back to Purley. Turning right leads to Kingsdowne Avenue and Mount Park Avenue. Mount Park Avenue is a quiet road but the South Croydon driving school will find there are too many parked cars for the very new driver. The junction with Culmington Road though, is ideal for the reverse to the left. It is a dead end, so the main concern will be vehicles approaching from behind. Driver training in South Croydon should include good observation skills which can be developed here. To the right Culmington Road is fenced on both sides. There are no houses or parked cars and the turn in the road can be practised here, a slight slope adding to the challenge.

BLENHEIM PARK
Blenheim Park Road has too many parked cars to be of any use as a training area for driving lessons in South Croydon. St Augustine Avenue continues to climb northwards and at the top before rejoining Pampisford Road there is enough space for more three point turn exercises and the parallel park. The corner with Tirlemont Road is a sharp one and suitable for reversing to the left; a much sharper corner than the one referred to earlier, but double yellow lines reduce the risk of parked cars limiting the manoeuvre.

Pampisford Road meets Harling Park Road and Waddon Way at a mini roundabout junction. It is a very sharp turn and South Croydon driver trainers should beware the idiot who cuts across from behind in order to get past the new driver. I wonder if these impatient drivers treat disabled roadusers with the same contempt. They probably do!

Hayling Park Road drops downhill to join Brighton Road. The other side leads to Selsdon Road which links up with Brighton Road and on to Croydon. To the south it leads south west to Selsdon at Addington Road. The shops and local businesses located around Brighton Road and South Croydon Station look rather shabby and run down after a number of years of neglect.

South Croydon Station leads to Croham Road, a great run to Selsdon for the new driver and their driving lessons in South Croydon. It is a clear run all the way and a chance for the new driver to drive for a couple of miles without prompt (hopefully) and get the feel of driving unassisted. It becomes Farley Road as it leads on to Selsdon. To the left it becomes Croham Valley Road. There is a slight uphill gradient but it is quiet enough to be used for a controls lesson including moving away and stopping for the brand new driver. The area is frequented by a number of South Croydon Driving Schools.

The junction with Croham Valley Road and Crest Road is a great place for reversing to the left. An open rounded corner with little passing traffic and clear for good observation. There is a post box on the opposite corner, so watch out for vehicles stopping on the junction to post a letter or two. Chestnut Grove, further on, is another useful junction for reversing to the left. Less space here at the top of the hill with parked cars but continues with a left turn into Chapel View and The Buffetts. This completes a left circuit. A left emerge and brief run along Ballards Way to Crest Road brings the new driver back into the same area. South Croydon driving tuition can be expanded to include right turns and emerging right before taking on the more demanding Coombe road. The roads to the left lead back to Croham Road and there is a double mini roundabout as the car is brought back towards Croydon Town Centre.

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We have been established as a driving school for over 12 years and cover South Croydon area. We have taken hundreds of test candidates through the driving test and received many recommendations over the years; so you are in safe hands. Our driving instructors are all registered with the Driving Standards Agency and are members of the Driving Instructors Association. Our driving instructor in South Croydon lives locally and is familiar with the local roads and Croydon Test Centre.

South Croydon is over shadowed by Croydon town centre to the north and extends south from Coombe Road to Sanderstead and Selsdon. To the west are Purley and Wallington.

From the Purley one-way system, Pampisford Road rises steadily uphill between Purley Way and Brighton Road to a mini roundabout junction with Edgehill. To the left it crosses Purley Way at a traffic light junction to Highfield Road and takes the South Croydon driving instructor back to Purley. Turning right leads to Kingsdowne Avenue and Mount Park Avenue. Mount Park Avenue is a quiet road but the South Croydon driving school will find there are too many parked cars for the very new driver. The junction with Culmington Road though, is ideal for the reverse to the left. It is a dead end, so the main concern will be vehicles approaching from behind. Driver training in South Croydon should include good observation skills which can be developed here. To the right Culmington Road is fenced on both sides. There are no houses or parked cars and the turn in the road can be practised here, a slight slope adding to the challenge.

BLENHEIM PARK
Blenheim Park Road has too many parked cars to be of any use as a training area for driving lessons in South Croydon. St Augustine Avenue continues to climb northwards and at the top before rejoining Pampisford Road there is enough space for more three point turn exercises and the parallel park. The corner with Tirlemont Road is a sharp one and suitable for reversing to the left; a much sharper corner than the one referred to earlier, but double yellow lines reduce the risk of parked cars limiting the manoeuvre.

Pampisford Road meets Harling Park Road and Waddon Way at a mini roundabout junction. It is a very sharp turn and South Croydon driver trainers should beware the idiot who cuts across from behind in order to get past the new driver. I wonder if these impatient drivers treat disabled roadusers with the same contempt. They probably do!

Hayling Park Road drops downhill to join Brighton Road. The other side leads to Selsdon Road which links up with Brighton Road and on to Croydon. To the south it leads south west to Selsdon at Addington Road. The shops and local businesses located around Brighton Road and South Croydon Station look rather shabby and run down after a number of years of neglect.

South Croydon Station leads to Croham Road, a great run to Selsdon for the new driver and their driving lessons in South Croydon. It is a clear run all the way and a chance for the new driver to drive for a couple of miles without prompt (hopefully) and get the feel of driving unassisted. It becomes Farley Road as it leads on to Selsdon. To the left it becomes Croham Valley Road. There is a slight uphill gradient but it is quiet enough to be used for a controls lesson including moving away and stopping for the brand new driver. The area is frequented by a number of South Croydon Driving Schools.

The junction with Croham Valley Road and Crest Road is a great place for reversing to the left. An open rounded corner with little passing traffic and clear for good observation. There is a post box on the opposite corner, so watch out for vehicles stopping on the junction to post a letter or two. Chestnut Grove, further on, is another useful junction for reversing to the left. Less space here at the top of the hill with parked cars but continues with a left turn into Chapel View and The Buffetts. This completes a left circuit. A left emerge and brief run along Ballards Way to Crest Road brings the new driver back into the same area. South Croydon driving tuition can be expanded to include right turns and emerging right before taking on the more demanding Coombe road. The roads to the left lead back to Croham Road and there is a double mini roundabout as the car is brought back towards Croydon Town Centre.

Your first driving lessons in South Croydon

During your driving lessons, our instructors will ensure that not only do you cover the following but that you are confident and experienced in each:

  • Cockpit drill – making sure you know where all of the controls are and what they do
  • Safety checks
  • Moving away and stopping
  • Signals
  • Mirrors and blind spots
  • Junctions and roundabouts
  • Negotiating traffic
  • Speed
  • Emergency braking
  • Parallel parking
  • Hazard awareness
  • Turning your car around
  • Reversing
  • Planning and independent driving
  • Darkness and weather conditions

Book your driving lessons in South Croydon today

If you have any questions or are ready to book your driving lessons in South Croydon, please get in touch. You can call our friendly and helpful team on 0800 804 6899 or e-mail us via our contact page.

Our team of driving instructors work across South Croydon and the surrounding areas including Roundshaw, Purley, Kenley, Hamsey Green, Chelsham, Farleigh, New Addington, Addington and West Wickham.

Driving lesson in South Croydon
awgw04awgw04
09:09 12 Sep 24
5 stars for lipon, a very consistent driving instructor and I will definitely recommend. Passed first time with him. Excellent teacher👍
SeanSean
05:01 10 Sep 24
I had Mike as my driving instructor. I had a great experience the whole way through, and passed first time! Thank you!
Shkelqim DemiriShkelqim Demiri
14:52 08 Sep 24
Excellent instructor . Passed first time
I passed my test after having lessons with Szabi and Judith, who were both incredibly patient, thorough and supportive. Their attention to detail and clear explanations really helped me to improve the standard of my driving and to understand and correct my mistakes. I would very much recommend them both as great instructors.
Deepan PatelDeepan Patel
16:42 05 Sep 24
My Daughter’s instructor, Ditta, was always very professional, punctual, kind and friendly. I was impressed with her teaching style resulting in my daughter gaining confidence very quickly, especially after having 2 really unprofessional driving instructors from another local company (not Hamilton).To add she passed first time.I would highly recommend Ditta. Thank you so much Ditta
Reuben RhuphusReuben Rhuphus
08:19 21 Aug 24
Glad to have passed my driving test at the first attempt. Thanks to Mahadeva, who helped me develop the skills required in a phased manner. He provided me with a thorough understanding of the expected standards and the ways to achieve it. He is committed to the lessons scheduled and is always a few minutes early to the lessons. It was an enjoyable experience learning the nuances from him. I started off as a hesitant driver and gained confidence by repeatedly doing the maneuvers and going through the routes. Thanks to Hamilton Driving School for recommending him to me. I will highly recommend him for driving lessons.
Jasmine ChafferJasmine Chaffer
10:47 02 Aug 24
I passed first time after learning with Dean Martin. I was always very nervous about starting driving but Dean did so much for my confidence and helped me to the point of actually enjoying driving which I never thought I could get to. He also never failed to make me laugh during our lessons! I would highly recommend him as an instructor 🙂
kaveh sangtarashhakaveh sangtarashha
09:26 23 Jul 24
I recently passed my driving test on the first try with three minors after taking just 11 hours of practice with Dean, and I couldn't be more grateful! From the beginning, Dean anticipated that I would need around 10 hours of instruction, demonstrating his expertise and understanding of what I needed to succeed.Dean was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the process, which made a significant difference, especially when I was feeling tired after long workdays. His calm demeanor and positive attitude made every lesson enjoyable and stress-free.Dean was also flexible with scheduling, accommodating my availability and making it easier for me to fit lessons into my busy work schedule. This flexibility was invaluable and helped me maintain consistent progress.What impressed me the most was Dean's ability to tailor each lesson to focus on areas where I needed the most improvement, which helped me gain confidence quickly. His clear instructions and constructive feedback made the learning process both efficient and effective.I highly recommend Dean to anyone looking to learn driving in a friendly and professional environment.
Laura ClaydenLaura Clayden
19:21 14 Jun 24
Benn is a fantastic leader of this company. My daughter had lessons with two fantastic instructors whom Benn recommend they were patient and knowledgeable and truly guided my daughter in the best way to drive and taught her confidence and ability. She passed first time this week all thanks to Hamilton ! Highly recommended to everyone looking for the best driving school out there!
Claire WilliamsClaire Williams
14:10 08 Jun 24
We were recommended to Hamilton Driving school and so glad we were. Lipon was an amazing instructor and from day one he put our nervous 17 year old son's mind at ease that they were going to get along and with Lipon's help Ben passed first time in just over 3 months.
Smriti PradhanSmriti Pradhan
13:49 31 May 24
My driving instructor, Ditta from Hamilton Driving school , was very good and helped me to pass the test in the first attempt. The practice sessions were very comprehensive and I was very well prepared for all the possible test routes. She is relentless in making sure you don't get used to any bad driving habits and corrected me with lot of patience. Thank you Ditta!
Passed first time with Szabi! Always explained everything in detail and remained calm - amazing experience
Rocco SantosRocco Santos
20:12 28 May 24
I passed with my instructor being Ditta who was really helpful in teaching all the manoeuvres and general road safety would definitely recommend!
Brisa AranciviaBrisa Arancivia
16:34 15 May 24
Passed first time today with Szabi. Great instructor and explained everything clearly! He always answered any question and reassured me!! I originally started with Judith, another instructor at Hamilton but had to change for personal reasons for Judith. Judith was also an excellent instructor who always made it clear to me on what i had to improve. She was very professional and organised. I recommend them both !!!
Jamie KhanJamie Khan
11:22 07 May 24
Benn taught both of my kids - and both passed first time.Really easy to deal/communicate with and he always tries to be flexible which is a must especially when kids have various other events on or need more practise leading up to their test etc.,Couldn't recommend highly enough!
Neil ConnollyNeil Connolly
13:29 22 Apr 24
Having passed my test today, I am over the moon.Lipon is a brilliant tutor. He is patient, affable and very knowledgeable. I looked forward to my lessons every week because they were always so much fun.The car was great to drive, clean and comfortable.
A priceA price
14:28 25 Mar 24
My son had a great experience with Dean Martin as his instructor. It was really useful to have someone who is local to us and who knew the area and test routes. He collected him from home in a timely manner and was a very engaging instructor. He gave my son lots of confidence to drive safely and confidently and this enabled him to pass his test first time. Thank you so much Dean! We are now doing the Pass Plus with him too. I would definitely recommend him to anyone learning to drive.
Aishwarya RajendranAishwarya Rajendran
20:09 12 Feb 24
Adeel is an excellent driving instructor who works hard to help you obtain your license on the first attempt. He is very dedicated, punctual and knowledgeable about driving and its technicalities. Adeel maintains a positive attitude throughout the learning process and never loses his temper.
JoannaJoanna
08:17 07 Jun 22
Mike my driving instructor was absolutely great and I can recommend him to everyone. Having had a couple other instructors before, I can definitely say I only passed my tested because of Mike! Now I feel I can drive safely and with confidence which I never thought would be possible! Mike is very knowledgeable, patient and flexible with hours. Thank you Mike and Hamilton driving school!
Robyn ERobyn E
16:19 27 May 22
I swapped to Hamilton Driving School from a different driving school, and I've been impressed by Ben's calm way of teaching and his professionalism. I passed my test first time 2 days ago - very happy and would recommend to anyone, especially those learning automatic as I did
Richard PriestRichard Priest
21:33 18 May 22
Very professional, identified my driving weaknesses and worked on those to pass my test, but also to put me in good stead for my life of driving. Big thanks to Judith to ensure I was always aiming for safe yet enjoyable driving. Judith's attention to detail drove home (pun intended!) all aspects of driver safety, compitence and confidence. Thank you!
Moovendan ColbertMoovendan Colbert
09:48 18 May 22
I had great experience with Hamilton. My instructor Lipon was very polite and professional. He used to provide feedback regularly and always keeps encouraging and it helps us to have a positive mindset ( which I believe is very important for people who learn driving). Thank you so much Lipon.
PaulPaul
19:02 03 May 22
I passed after lessons with Mike. He is an outstanding teacher and very calming in his approach to teaching new drivers, he is also a great bloke to have a chat with! I would definitely recommend him to any new learners.
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