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12
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Wood Green (London) (1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
34.2%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Bounds Green. Prices range from £37.50 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 99 reviews.

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£40/hr
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99 Reviews
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Our Bounds Green instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Asif Zamir
7.1 mi

Asif

Wembley
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Ali
9.9 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…

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Jo Langford
4.4 mi

Jo

Camberley
5.0
12 reviews
Manual 120 min

If you learn with Jo, you'll get a patient, professional instructor who's been teaching since 2015. He's DVSA approved and focuses on building your c…

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£40 /hour
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Asif
9.5 mi

Asif

Harrow
5.0
11 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Janan
0.9 mi

Janan

Wood Green
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Janan. I run Janan Driving School, teaching people to drive around Wood Green and Tottenham in North London. I'm an experienced female instru…

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£40 /hour
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David Brown
6.5 mi

David

Edgware
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£42 /hour
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Fernon
4.9 mi

Fernon

Walthamstow
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Focus

Fern is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Walthamstow. He runs Fern Driving School and has been fully qualified and approved by t…

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Paul Drackett
7.2 mi

Paul

Borehamwood
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Drackett runs Dracks School of Motoring and has been teaching people to drive for 32 years. He is an independent, DSA registered Approved Drivin…

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Khaled
9.8 mi

Khaled

Ilford
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford, Toyota Focus Diesel, Corolla Hybrid

Hi, I'm Khaled. I've been teaching people to drive around East London for over 6 years now, and I still love it. I offer lessons in both manual and a…

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£38 /hour
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Joycelyn
1 mi

Joycelyn

New Southgate
Manual 60 min

Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …

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Carlos
1.7 mi

Carlos

Barnet
Manual & Auto 60 min

Carlos has been a fully qualified driving instructor in London since 2007. He's built his business, CPDL, around helping learners gain confidence in …

Nervous Drivers Intensive
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Diana Hadley
1.7 mi

Diana

Barnet
Manual 60 min

Diana Hadley runs Diana's School of Motoring, and she's been teaching driving in Barnet, Borehamwood, and the surrounding areas for 42 years. She's g…

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Learning to Drive in Bounds Green

Learning to drive in Bounds Green means dealing with busy north London roads and quieter residential streets. You will spend time on the A406 North Circular and Bounds Green Road, and near Wood Green High Road. The area mixes fast multi-lane junctions with streets that have parked cars and frequent pedestrians. Lessons often include short runs on local shopping streets and Piccadilly line station approaches.

Nearest Test Centre: Wood Green (London)

London (Wood Green) test centre sits about 1 mile from central Bounds Green, so expect a short drive or a quick bus ride. Tests use urban routes, including the A406 and Wood Green High Road, and you may meet heavy traffic at peak times. The centre had a 36.3% pass rate and handled 9,728 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Plan to arrive early, parking is limited, and your instructor will usually know the local parking spots for drop-off.

34.2%
Overall Pass Rate
39.4%
Male Pass Rate
30.3%
Female Pass Rate
1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

The Wood Green pass rate of 36.3% is noticeably below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Wood Green had a 39.2% pass rate and female candidates 33.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show similar figures, with Wood Green (London) at 34.2% and Tottenham at 36.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Low urban pass rates reflect dense traffic and complex junctions rather than individual instructor quality.

Local Driving Tips

Practice keeping left when joining the A406 and pick your lane early on multi-lane approaches. Bounds Green Road and Bowes Road have tight parking and pedestrians, so slow down and scan early. Work on roundabout positioning at the local gyratory near Wood Green High Road and be ready for lane changes. Night and weekend shopping hours bring extra pedestrians around the High Road and station. Use quiet residential streets for manoeuvre practice, then do full runs that include the A406 to build confidence in busier conditions.

Choosing an Instructor in Bounds Green

Look for an instructor who knows Wood Green and Bounds Green test routes and who can teach both town and A406 driving. Expect to find around 22 instructors in the area, so availability varies. Prices tend to centre around £38 per hour, but check if that is for block bookings or single lessons. Ask for recent pass testimonials and whether they use their own car for tests.

Lesson Costs in Bounds Green

Average hourly lessons in Bounds Green are about £38. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day, and whether you need automatic or manual tuition.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons. Study and book the theory test, including hazard perception, while you take regular lessons. Your instructor will guide you when to book the practical test at Wood Green and will run mock tests on local routes. Keep lesson records and practice between lessons on the A406 and local residential streets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is London (Wood Green), about 1 mile from Bounds Green.
Wood Green had a 36.3% pass rate, which is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are about 22 instructors listed in the Bounds Green area.
Average lessons are around £38 per hour in Bounds Green.
Male candidates at Wood Green had a 39.2% pass rate and female candidates had a 33.6% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Spend time on the A406 North Circular, Bounds Green Road and Wood Green High Road because tests often include these.
Learning time varies with how often you take lessons and how much practice you do between them.
The test centre is roughly a mile from central Bounds Green and can be reached by a short drive or local bus along Bounds Green Road towards Wood Green High Road.
Wood Green handled 9,728 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, you can use your instructor's car for the test as long as it meets DVSA rules and is insured for tests.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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