Our East Barnet 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.
Some instructors covering East Barnet
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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…
Mike
Mike is a friendly, experienced driving instructor who runs Mike's Way Driving School in Watford. He's been teaching since 2009 and has helped hundre…
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…
Learning to Drive in East Barnet
Learning to drive in East Barnet mixes quiet residential streets with a few busy arterial roads. Lessons often use Great North Road and East Barnet Road, plus routes around Oak Hill Park and New Barnet station. You'll meet a range of junctions and short high street sections that build useful experience for the test. Local driving feels suburban but with quick access to central London.
Nearest Test Centre: Barnet (London)
Barnet (London) is the closest DVSA test centre, about 1.1 miles from central East Barnet. Expect weekday tests to be held on routes that include residential streets and nearby main roads, and roughly 7,237 tests are run there each year. The centre's pass rate is 38.9%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). You can reach the centre by a short drive along Great North Road or a brief bus ride from New Barnet station.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barnet (London) has a pass rate of 38.9%, which is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Barnet pass at 42.2% while female candidates pass at 35.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Mill Hill posts a higher local pass rate of 42.7% and London (Barnet) shows 32.5%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). These differences reflect route variations and local traffic rather than instructor quality alone.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter side streets near Oak Hill Park before moving to Great North Road where traffic builds up. Practice lane positioning and observation near the junctions by New Barnet station and the A1000. Roundabout technique is useful at the junctions near Brunswick Park and when you head towards High Barnet. Stick to careful speed control on the short high-street sections, especially near shops and schools. Work on independent driving through short navigation tasks, using the tube and bus stops as landmarks.
Choosing an Instructor in East Barnet
There are about 20 instructors serving East Barnet, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect lessons to average around £39 per hour locally. Ask for lesson plans that include practice on Great North Road and test-route style sessions near Barnet test centre. Look for an instructor who offers mock tests and clear feedback on junctions and roundabouts.
Lesson Costs in East Barnet
Average local lesson price is £39 per hour, which covers solo tuition and standard car use. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book block sessions or weekend lessons. Peak times and tests close to the Barnet centre can push prices up slightly.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test once you have basic lessons. Build hours with an instructor, focusing first on clutch control, moving off and junctions around East Barnet. Take mock practical tests with your instructor and then book your practical at Barnet (London) when you are ready. Make sure you practise independent driving and manoeuvres on roads similar to the test routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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