Our East Ham 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 Ham
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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…
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …
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 …
Khaled
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Peter
Peter Western runs Herne Hill Driving School, which he set up back in 2006. He's been an instructor for 23 years and has 44 years of driving experien…
Learning to Drive in East Ham
Learning to drive in East Ham means dealing with a busy urban patch of east London. Lessons run along Barking Road and East Ham High Street, and you will encounter frequent buses and heavy traffic. Local junctions around East Ham station and Prince Regent Lane shape typical test routes. It feels like learning in the middle of a working town, not a quiet suburb.
Nearest Test Centre: Barking (Tanner Street)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Barking (Tanner Street), about 0.9 miles from central East Ham. Expect urban test routes that use Barking Road and nearby A13 slip roads, with lots of junctions and bus lanes. Barking (Tanner Street) has a pass rate of 35.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The centre handles around 7,902 tests a year, so book early for preferred dates.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barking (Tanner Street) has a local pass rate of 35.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That sits below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Barking pass at 38.2% and female candidates at 31.9%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Goodmayes recorded 38.3% while the other Goodmayes entry shows 34.3%, and both figures reflect the same data year. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable on Barking Road early, it features in many lessons and tests. Practice junctions around East Ham station and Prince Regent Lane until you can judge gaps calmly. Watch for bus lanes and cyclists on Green Street and the High Street, they change how you position the car. Rehearse right-hand turns onto the A13 slip roads and lane discipline on multi-lane approaches. Try a few late afternoon sessions to learn how queues and bus priority affect decisions.
Choosing an Instructor in East Ham
There are 13 instructors listed for East Ham, so availability varies through the week. Pick someone who knows Barking (Tanner Street) and Goodmayes routes and who uses local junctions in lessons. Expect around £35 an hour on average, but check if that covers car use for tests. Look for flexibility with lesson times around rush hour and experience with busy urban conditions.
Lesson Costs in East Ham
Average lesson cost in East Ham is about 35 per hour. Prices can change with instructor experience, lesson length, block bookings and evening or weekend slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before the practical. Start lessons that cover local roads and book your practical at Barking (Tanner Street) or a nearby centre like Goodmayes. Remember to meet the eyesight standard, bring your provisional licence on test day and discuss test routes with your instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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