Our Edgware 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Edgware
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Roz
Roz is a friendly and very experienced automatic driving instructor in Borehamwood. She has Grade A DVSA approval and specialises in automatic cars. …
Asif Zamir
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…
AJ
AJ is a calm, patient instructor who understands that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. Lessons are relaxed and focused on building …
Michael
Michael has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years and really knows how to get you through your test. From 2022 to 2025 he kept a 100% pass …
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Ali
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…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Learning to Drive in Edgware
Learning to drive in Edgware mixes busy town roads with quieter residential streets. You will spend time on Edgware Road (A5) and around Edgware Underground station, where traffic peaks at rush hour. Lessons often include Burnt Oak Broadway for busier junction practice and local shopping parade manoeuvres. Many learners value quick access to nearby Mill Hill test centres for mock runs.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Mill Hill)
London (Mill Hill) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.4 miles from central Edgware. Expect urban test routes with traffic lights, multi-lane junctions and sections of Edgware Road, with around 10,115 tests a year at this centre. The pass rate there is 35.9% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. It is a short drive or bus ride, so plan a few lessons that finish near the centre before your test.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Passes at London (Mill Hill) are lower than the national average, with a 35.9% pass rate compared with a 47.3% national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male learners at Mill Hill pass at 38% and female learners at 33.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Mill Hill entries show variation, for example one local centre recorded 49.2% and another 42.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Those differences often reflect local routes and traffic conditions rather than learner ability alone.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build control before tackling the A5 Edgware Road. Practice roundabout and lane discipline near Edgware Underground station and around the bus station, as those junctions are common on test routes. Work on roundabout entry and mirror use on Burnt Oak Broadway, where buses and cyclists are frequent. Time your lessons to include a rush-hour session so you learn to handle heavier traffic and take a mock test on the actual route to Mill Hill if you can.
Choosing an Instructor in Edgware
Look for an instructor who knows Mill Hill and Edgware test routes and can give mock tests on the same roads. Check recent lesson reviews and whether they offer block bookings or pass-rate feedback. Expect to pay around the local average of £39 per hour, and ask about car type and dual-controls if you want extra confidence.
Lesson Costs in Edgware
Local lessons average £39 per hour, which reflects London pricing and instructor experience. Costs vary with instructor qualifications, peak time slots and whether you buy single lessons or a discounted block booking.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before taking regular lessons. Aim for a mix of quiet road practice and at least a few sessions on the A5 and test routes towards Mill Hill. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at London (Mill Hill) or a nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026