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Some instructors covering Dagenham
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Aman
Aman Ahmadzai is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Grays, Essex (RM17 5FG). He provides driving lessons across Grays, Tilbury, South Ocke…
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around South East London for over 4 years now, and I still love it. I trained with BSM, the longest …
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…
Simmone
Simmone is a patient and friendly female driving instructor based in Dartford. She teaches automatic driving lessons in a Nissan Qashqai, which has d…
Nick
Nick runs Elite Driving School in Romford, and he's the kind of instructor who makes learning to drive feel straightforward and supportive. He's a DV…
Aisha
Aisha Ashfaq runs Aisha Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and easy to get on with. She specialises in automatic lessons and is grea…
Buran
Buran is the owner and sole instructor at Belv Auto Driving School in Belvedere (DA17). He teaches automatic only and keeps lessons focused, so you b…
Bruce
Bruce Gold is a fully qualified and approved driving instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching learner drivers. Based in Erith, he has a s…
Judith
Judith Brown is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Dartford. She's been specially…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Girling. I run Park Me Driving School, and I'm a fully qualified, government registered Approved Driving Instructor with a high Grade A …
Chris
Hi, I'm Chris Foskett. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school in South East London. I've been…
Noel
Hi, I'm Noel Christopher. I've been teaching people to drive around Thurrock and Essex since the year 2000, and I'm a Grade 6 approved driving instru…
Learning to Drive in Dagenham
Learning to drive in Dagenham means practising on a mix of busy A-roads and quieter residential streets. Local routes often include the A13, Ripple Road and Becontree Avenue, so expect a blend of faster dual carriageways and town centre junctions. Lessons suit drivers who want to get comfortable with slip roads, roundabouts and industrial traffic near Dagenham Dock. Most instructors here know the Goodmayes test centre routes well.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Goodmayes)
The nearest DVSA centre is Goodmayes (London), about 2.6 miles from central Dagenham. Expect typical London-style routes with roundabouts and A13 slip roads used in tests, and around 25,992 tests run there per year. The pass rate at Goodmayes is 38.3% which is lower than the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You can usually reach the centre by heading along the A13 or via Ripple Road and local buses.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Goodmayes has a pass rate of 38.3% compared with a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 42.2% while female candidates pass at 33.8% at Goodmayes, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That gap suggests differences in outcomes by gender locally, and it also shows the local centre performs below the national mean, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. If you compare nearby centres you may see small variations but Goodmayes is the main local hub for tests.
Local Driving Tips
Practice pulling onto and off the A13, as those slip roads come up quickly and can unsettle new drivers. Ripple Road and Dagenham Heathway are busy at peak times so build confidence in lane discipline and observation. Expect frequent buses and cyclists near the town centre, and take extra time at staggered junctions around Becontree Avenue. Try mock tests that include routes past Dagenham Dock and the Ford works to get used to industrial traffic and access roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Dagenham
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then find an instructor among the seven local choices or join a nearby school. Start regular lessons and book your theory test once you feel ready, then arrange a practical test at Goodmayes, which is about 2.6 miles away. Practice the A13 slip roads, Ripple Road turnings and town centre junctions that often feature on local tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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