Learn to drive in Redhill and Reigate
Join the thousands of people that have taken driving lessons and passed their driving test with ELITE Driving School’s automatic and manual instructors in Redhill and Reigate, Surrey.
ELITE Driving School provide manual and automatic driving lessons with an established and experienced team of both male and female driving instructors. We have instructors covering Redhill, as well as surrounding RH postcodes including Reigate, Merstham, Earlswood, Salfords, and Horley. Each of our instructors have their own profile page showing areas covered, what car they teach in, a short bio of themselves, plus verified reviews, making it easy to find the right instructor for you.
Redhill in in Surrey, offers a mix of urban, suburban, rural roads, as well as dual carriageways and motorways nearby. It’s a great location to learn to drive and has its own Driving Test Centre based at Redhill Aerodrome. There are some key things you should know about driving in the area, especially as a new driver. Here’s what to expect when learning with ELITE Driving School Redhiil.
Redhill has a combination of town centre roads, residential streets, and rural roads nearby, which can give you varied driving experiences.
Redhill has a compact town centre with narrow roads, traffic lights, and pedestrian crossings. Be aware of cyclists, pedestrians, and other road users, especially in high footfall areas like Station Road or near Redhill railway station. Redhill has a number of cyclists, particularly on routes that lead out to the countryside, so be cautious when overtaking or turning at junctions. Redhill also has industrial areas, and is a transport hub, so be prepared for lorries and delivery vehicles, especially near industrial areas or shopping centers.
Redhill has several roundabouts, and they are to facilitate the flow of traffic on major roads like the A23 and A25 and A217. Practice navigating roundabouts early in your lessons to gain confidence.
There are many pedestrian crossings around the town centre, as well as areas with school zones. You’ll need to be alert to both Zebra, Pelican, and Toucan (cyclists can use) crossings.
Redhill is surrounded by scenic countryside, including routes leading to Merstham, Smallfield, Betchworth, and the Surrey Hills, which offer a different driving experience with winding roads, steep gradients, and sometimes limited visibility.
The town’s proximity to London Gatwick Airport also means that certain roads can get congested, especially in the direction of Horley, which can be incorporated into test routes.
There are many large multi-storey car parks, including the Sainsbury’s, The Belfrey, as well as open air carparks like Gloucester Road, Halfords, and Donyngs Leisure centre
Surrey experiences frequent rainfall, fog, and ice in winter months, and roads can become slippery in the winter. Practicing these conditions with an instructor before passing your test can prove invaluable.
Redhill offers a great mix of environments for practicing your driving, from busy town center roads to rural lanes. Make sure to stay calm, take your time, and follow the rules of the road. If you’re ready to start driving in Redhill then contact ELITE Driving school to start your learning journey and road to independence.
Our prices are simple
We charge the same price for manual or automatic lessons, and you can pay as you go, or buy a discounted block of 10 hours. Simply search instructor availability, and book your first lesson.
Redhill Driving Instructors
Redhill & Reigate Driving Lessons Testimonials
Charlotte Freehold, Automatic driving lessons South Nutfield
“Sophia Pasha is absolutely amazing. She is so patient and calm and will always find a way for you to understand driving. Would highly recommend!!”
13 April 2026
Fiah 05, Automatic driving lessons Crawley
“Currently I’m taking lessons from Sophia Pasha.I just finished my 1st lesson and it was very good.She is very friendly.”
11 April 2026
Shona Edwards, Automatic driving lessons Redhill
“Amazing instructor! Very efficient, kind and patient. Sophia is the best!”
11 April 2026
FivesSlayer, Manual driving lessons Redhill
Damir really helped my confidence over the last few months with him. Really good techniques for all parts of driving and very supportive. I managed to pass my test first time!”
11 April 2026
Touqeer Ahmad, Automatic driving lessons Redhill
“Zeeshan is very professional, supportive, and always takes the time to explain things in a simple and effective way. His calm approach really helped boost my confidence, especially in areas I previously found challenging.I would highly recommend Zeeshan to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and encouraging driving instructor.”
08 April 2026
Kwabena Boateng, Automatic driving lessons Redhill
“Zeeshan has teached me how to drive and helped me to pass my exam. He is very good at explaining thing and addressing it.”
31 March 2026
Touqeer Ahmad, Automatic driving lessons Redhill
“Zeeshan is very professional, supportive, and always takes the time to explain things in a simple and effective way. His calm approach really helped boost my confidence, especially in areas I previously found challenging.I would highly recommend Zeeshan to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and encouraging driving instructor.”
08 April 2026
Fatimah Khan, Automatic driving lessons Crawley
“Having restarted driving lessons, Sophia has made the process much smoother with her clear and informative teaching style. Looking forward to continuing the lessons”
17 March 2026
Amelia, Automatic driving lessons Redhill
“I passed my test after taking lessons with Elite driving school instructor Tajamal. I would highly recommend him as an instructor. He is patient, personal, punctual and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed learning to drive with him and I’ll miss our lesson. I would not hesitate to recommend him to all my friends and family.”
05 March 2026
Chloe Bedford, Automatic driving lessons Redhill
“Passed first time! Tajamal has been absolutely amazing from start to finish. From the moment I met him he made me feel at ease and always made me feel like I could speak freely and ask questions. Every lesson I felt confident, Tajamal was constantly reassuring me and led me to a first time pass which couldn’t have been achieved without him. I’m so grateful to have him by my side throughout my whole learning experience. So thank you very much.”
28 February 2026
Congratulations Callum BarrellR, another first time pass at Redhill after taking Automatic driving lessons with Colin, and thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Safe driving !
Congratulations Callum BarrellR, another first time pass at Redhill after taking Automatic driving lessons with Colin, and thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Safe driving !
“I took driving lessons with Colin and passed on my first attempt. I can definitely say that he’s an outstanding instructor. He is kind and can have a good laugh whilst learning. He focuses on every detail to correct even the smallest mistakes to make sure there is no possibility of failure. If you want to pass first time I think he would be the best.”
Shakila passed her automatic test at Redhill after taking driving lessons with Alain. Huge well done, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review
Shakila passed her automatic test at Redhill after taking driving lessons with Alain. Huge well done, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review
“Alain was a brilliant instructor and he was always really patient with me. I passed with two minors only.”
Many congratulations to Chukwunonso for passing your test after taking your driving lessons with ELITE automatic instructor Musawar, and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review
“I highly recommend Musawar as the best driving instructor! He was patient with me, professional and incredibly knowledgeable, making every lesson clear and easy to follow. His teaching methods helped me build confidence on the road and thanks to his excellent guidance, I passed my test today with zero driver faults! If you’re looking for an instructor who is calm, supportive and truly invested in your success, Musawar is the perfect choice. Thank you for all your help!”
Congratulations Mayuri on passing your test, and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about your automatic driving lessons with Musawar
Congratulations Mayuri on passing your test, and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about your automatic driving lessons with Musawar
“I thank my driving instructor, Musawar Saleem and Asad!! They are amazing driving instructor – highly professional, patient and incredibly skilled at teaching. From day one, They created a calm and supportive learning environment, helping me building confidence with every lesson.”
Awsome job Prince, and thanks for taking the time to post a review about your driving lessons!
Awsome job Prince, and thanks for taking the time to post a review about your driving lessons!
“Awesome experience with instructor Musawar. He was on point with everything , he was extremely patient and gave me key facts that helped me pass after my previous attempt . I will recommend to anyone who intends to pass their driving practical test .”
Congratulations Binta, another fantastic pass at Redhill Aerodrome after taking Automatic driving lessons with Musawar
Congratulations Binta, another fantastic pass at Redhill Aerodrome after taking Automatic driving lessons with Musawar
“Saleem is an amazing instructor with a lot of patience. He takes time to explain and does not minding taking his teaching allover again till you get it right. Thank you Saleem.”
Want to become a driving instructor?
If you’re looking to train as an Approved Driving Instructor then make sure you do plenty of research first. You’ll find everything you need to know here.
Before you start training, read reviews from instructors that have trained and qualified with ELITE. Our trainers have over 20 years experience of training, are DVSA ORDIT approved, and we have a qualification rate far exceeding the national average.
What to expect from your driving lessons
Number of driving lessons
We’re often asked how many driving lessons will be needed before passing the driving test. The DVSA state the average learner takes around 50 hours of professional lessons, plus 20 hours of private practice. In reality most pupils that learn with ELITE take far fewer hours than this. However, it is impossible to answer accurately how many hours are needed, as it varies hugely due to many influencing factors. Firstly, everyone learns at a different rate. Some individuals are naturally gifted with coordination and car controls, and others need more practice to perfect the required skills.
Learning in a manual or automatic
Then there is the consideration of whether you are learning to drive a manual or automatic car. More lessons may be needed in a manual, it all depends how quickly you develop clutch control. Although once you have mastered the basic controls to operate either vehicle type, the majority of learning hours are spent developing the skills needed to read the road, plan, anticipate the actions of other road users, and manage risks on the road. So whether to learn in a manual or automatic car is a personal choice, and at the moment it’s around a 50/50 split which one people are choosing.
Learning in different areas
The area in which you are learning to drive and taking your driving test could also affect the number of lessons you need. Learning to drive in more densely populated towns like Croydon and Morden will have different challenges compared to somewhere more rural like Redhill. It’s different again in somewhere like Crawley, due to the volume of large roundabouts and high speed dual carriageways. The simple fact is that you should take as many lessons as you need to become a safe and competent driver.
What’s involved
All ELITE instructors will discuss your learning style, objectives, and time frames, and between you work out the best structure for your lessons leading up to a test. You will then be test ready, and confident to drive anywhere after you’ve passed the driving test. We provide a free Theory Test Pro App to help you prepare for your theory test. Plus we provide a free Total Drive App to make it simple to track your driving lesson bookings, get reminder notifications, track learning progress, and payments. There is even a free parent App too.
