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Some instructors covering Cockfosters
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Asif
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…
Jo
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…
Asif
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…
Janan
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…
David
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…
Paul
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…
Fernon
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…
Carlos
Carlos has been a fully qualified driving instructor in London since 2007. He's built his business, CPDL, around helping learners gain confidence in …
Diana
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…
Seb
Seb is a driving instructor who's been teaching manual lessons in Barnet since 2016. He's based in High Barnet and covers most North London postcodes…
Simon
Simon Richmond is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own LDC driving school in the Elstree and Borehamwood area. H…
Joycelyn
Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …
Learning to Drive in Cockfosters
Learning to drive in Cockfosters mixes quiet suburban streets with short stretches of busier roads around Cockfosters station. Lessons often cover Cockfosters Road and Bramley Road, plus the entrances to Trent Park. Traffic can pick up at peak times, so you learn both slow manoeuvres and dealing with steady flows. Local tests normally use nearby Barnet routes for the final check.
Nearest Test Centre: Barnet (London)
Barnet (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.7 miles from Cockfosters. Expect a busy centre, it runs around 7,237 tests a year. The published pass rate there is 38.9% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). You may see a mixture of urban and suburban routes on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barnet's pass rate of 38.9% compares with the national average of 47.3%, showing fewer passes locally (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Male candidates at Barnet pass at 42.2%, female candidates at 35.3% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Nearby centres show variation, with London (Barnet) at 32.5% and London (Enfield) at 36.4% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). These figures suggest testers in this part of London face tougher local conditions than the national picture (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets before moving to Cockfosters Road and the junctions by the station. Practice roundabout entries and lane discipline where Bramley Road meets the main roads, buses use those routes a lot. Take a few runs through the Trent Park area to work on observation and speed control on tree-lined roads. Work on hill starts and tight reverse parking in quiet car parks, they come up on some local manoeuvres. Time a few lessons for early evening so you build confidence in peak traffic.
Choosing an Instructor in Cockfosters
There are 14 instructors in Cockfosters, so check availability and ask about local route experience. Pick an ADI who knows Barnet test routes and can do mock tests near Cockfosters station. Expect instructors to charge around the local average of 39 per hour, though prices vary by experience and vehicle. Ask for a first lesson discount or a short assessment before booking a block.
Lesson Costs in Cockfosters
Standard single lessons average 39 in this area. Prices change with instructor experience, car type, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings or one-off lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book your theory and hazard perception tests before regular lessons. Start lessons on quiet local streets and build up to busier routes around Cockfosters station and Bramley Road. When ready you can book a practical test at Barnet, about 1.7 miles away, or consider nearby centres at London (Barnet) or London (Enfield). Keep a mix of weekday and weekend lessons to gain varied experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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