Driving Schools Merton Park (SW19 & SW20)

Wimbledon Driving School provides lessons in both automatic and manual cars in the area of Merton Park (SW19 and SW20). For those students looking to practice driving outside of lessons, our DSA-licensed driving instructors have put together some in-depth guides to help. See below for a thorough guide to driving in Merton Park.

Getting used to the car and moving off and stopping
It is very important that a quiet street be used when getting to know the controls of the car and learning the basics of moving off and stopping which is why a road such as Erridge Road should be used for this purpose.
 
Turning left, right and emerging at T-Junctions
Wimbledon Driving School suggests the circuit outlined below for gaining confidence in turning right and left, as well as emerging at T-Junctions:

The circuit starts on Erridge Road, and from here the student should drive to the end of the road to then turn left in order to emerge onto Dorset Road. Take the first left on to Melrose Road and then turn left on to Poplar Road. At the crossroads the student should turn right back on to Erridge Road. Next the student should take the first left on to Keswick Avenue and at the end of this road emerge left on to Kenley Road. Emerging left again will take the student on to Circle Gardens and the first left here is Poplar Road. Turning right on Poplar Road takes you back to Erridge Road.

Following this route will allow the student to practice some important aspects of driving such as steering, peep and creep techniques and MSPSL in a calm and relaxed environment.

Meeting Traffic
Meeting traffic is when two cars need to pass one another, but there is only space for one to do so. Mostyn Road works well for this.
 
Crossroads
There are good crossroads for practice found where Erridge Road and Poplar Road meet.  Students can gain practice and understanding of priorities and the extra observation needed at crossroads here.

Understanding Signals and Pedestrian Crossings
There are a wide array for pedestrian crossings and other signals that a driver must learn to identify and understand how to negotiate safely. Kingston Road in Merton Park contains a number of these different crossings.

Areas for Maneuvers
Quiet roads are necessary when practicing maneuvers as traffic and noise can result in panic and frustration for the novice driver. Erridge Road is quiet enough to practice the turn in the road and parallel parking. For reversing around a corner, try the intersection of Erridge Road and Hazelbury Close.

For driving lessons in Merton Park and the surrounding areas, Wimbledon Driving School is second to none.
It is not just beginner drivers we can help, as we also offer motorway lessons and night time driving instruction for those who have passed their test but wish to gain further confidence.
We can help new drivers prepare for their driving theory tests, and offer hazard perception lessons too.
For driving tuition in Merton Park that cannot be beaten, contact us here at Wimbledon Driving School.
We will put YOU in the driving seat!