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Best Driving Instructors in Barnet
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AJ
AJ is a calm, patient instructor who understands that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. Lessons are relaxed and focused on building …
Michael
Michael has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years and really knows how to get you through your test. From 2022 to 2025 he kept a 100% pass …
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Roz
Roz is a friendly and very experienced automatic driving instructor in Borehamwood. She has Grade A DVSA approval and specialises in automatic cars. …
Ali
Ali runs Learn Advanced Driving School in Cheshunt, around Turners Hill and Waltham Cross. He teaches in an automatic and has a calm, patient and enc…
Asif Zamir
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Mirek
Mirek is a very successful driving instructor based in East and North London. He has a strong record of helping learners pass, with an impressive fir…
Jan
Jan runs Jan Driving Academy, a well known local driving school in North and East London. With many years of successful pupils behind him and a high …
Learning to Drive in Barnet
Learning to drive in Barnet mixes suburban streets with busy A-roads near London. Lessons often take you along Barnet High Street and the Great North Road (A1000). Traffic can be heavy at peak times, especially around High Barnet station and Henlys Corner. You get close access to central London routes without being in the very centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Barnet (London)
Barnet (London) test centre is about 1.5 miles from the town centre, so most learners drive there for their practical. Expect test routes that include residential streets, main A-roads and junctions that reflect local traffic patterns. The centre runs a high number of tests each year compared with rural centres, so booking and local route practice matter. Aim to get a few mock runs to the centre to avoid surprises on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barnet (London) test centre had a 38.9% pass rate in 2024-2025, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates locally pass at 42.2% and female candidates at 35.3%, showing a gap consistent with other urban areas (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres show similar pressures, with London (Barnet) at 32.5% and London (Enfield) at 36.4%, which suggests local traffic and test density affect outcomes (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Practice multi-lane merges and dual carriageway confidence on the A1000 and nearby sections of the A1. Spend time on Barnet High Street and around High Barnet tube station to get used to parked cars and station drop-offs. Rehearse junctions at Henlys Corner and the roundabouts that feed onto the North Circular, as these can be tense at peak hours. Work on smooth hill starts and residential manoeuvres in quieter estates off the High Street. Do at least one lesson that drives the exact route to Barnet test centre so you know the approach and likely turning points.
Choosing an Instructor in Barnet
There are about 20 active instructors in Barnet, so shop around for a style that suits you and check recent lesson reviews. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average, but ask about discounts for block bookings. Pick an instructor who regularly takes pupils to the Barnet (London) test centre and who offers mock tests on local routes. Make sure they show clear progress plans and offer flexible lesson times for peak traffic practice.
Lesson Costs in Barnet
Average lessons in Barnet cost about £39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, vehicle type, lesson length and time of day, and block bookings usually lower the hourly rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online at gov.uk, then book your theory test before too many lessons. Start lessons with an instructor who knows Barnet routes and work steadily towards the practical booking. When ready, book the practical test at Barnet (London) test centre, about 1.5 miles from the town centre, and do at least one full mock run to the centre beforehand.
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Last reviewed: February 2026