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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…
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…
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…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Joycelyn
Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …
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…
Learning to Drive in Friern Barnet
Learning to drive in Friern Barnet mixes quiet residential streets with busy arterial routes. You will practise on Friern Barnet Road and Colney Hatch Lane, and often meet traffic from the A406 North Circular. Local lessons feel suburban yet close to Wood Green shopping and transport hubs. That variety helps you build confidence in different conditions.
Nearest Test Centre: Wood Green (London)
London (Wood Green) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.4 miles away. Expect a mix of North Circular junctions and suburban roads on test routes, so be ready for dual carriageways and tighter residential streets. The centre ran 9,728 tests in 2024-2025 and had a pass rate of 36.3% during that period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Book early for evening or weekend slots as weekends fill up quickly.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The pass rate at London (Wood Green) was 36.3% in 2024-2025, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male learners at that centre passed at 39.2% and female learners at 33.6% in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Barnet centre recorded 38.9% in 2024-2025, which is also under the national figure, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Lower local pass rates mean you should plan lessons around common test routes and get mock tests with your instructor.
Local Driving Tips
Work on lane discipline around the A406 North Circular junctions, they show up on many local tests. Practice complex turns and priority at Colney Hatch Lane and Friern Barnet Road, where parked cars narrow the carriageway. Watch for cyclists and buses on Wood Green High Road during peak hours, and be ready for queueing traffic. Take a few lessons that focus on roundabouts and junctions near Bounds Green and Bowes Road to build confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Friern Barnet
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then find a local instructor who knows Wood Green test routes. Take theory study and book your theory test before too many practical lessons, so you can secure a practical test date at London (Wood Green). Aim for regular lessons and a few mock tests on the actual routes near the A406 to prepare for the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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