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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
London (Pinner) (2.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
48.2%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Harrow. Prices range from £39.00 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 98 reviews.

12
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
98 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Harrow driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Harrow 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.
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Asif Zamir
3.7 mi

Asif

Wembley
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Ali
6.8 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

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…

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Asif
0.1 mi

Asif

Harrow
5.0
11 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Mike
5.8 mi

Mike

Watford
5.0
9 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

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…

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£40 /hour
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Janan
10 mi

Janan

Wood Green
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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£40 /hour
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David Brown
3.7 mi

David

Edgware
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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£42 /hour
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Paul Drackett
6.4 mi

Paul

Borehamwood
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Andreas Eliades
4.8 mi

Andreas

Ealing
4.5
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …

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Roy
3.6 mi

Roy

North West London
Automatic 60 min

Roy is a calm, experienced driving instructor based in North West London. He's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners ge…

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Ian Clancey
4.7 mi

Ian

Bushey
Manual 60 min Weekends

Ian Clancey is a friendly, independent driving instructor running his own LDC driving school in Bushey. He's a fully qualified ADI with specialist tr…

Intensive Pass Plus
£39 /hour
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Sophie
5.8 mi

Sophie

Watford
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Sophie. I run Sophie's Driving Skool, a family business based in Watford that I set up back in 2009. I've been teaching people to drive aroun…

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6.1 mi

Hakim

West London
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hakim runs Hakim Driving School, which has been teaching learners in West London since 2001. He's a Grade A instructor with nearly twenty years of ex…

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Learning to Drive in Harrow

Learning to drive in Harrow mixes suburban streets with busy commuter routes. Harrow on the Hill and Wealdstone give you a range of road types, from narrow residential roads to busier A-roads. Lessons here often cover junctions, town centre traffic and routes towards Pinner and Greenford. You get realistic practice for London-edge driving without central London congestion.

Nearest Test Centre: London (Pinner)

The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Pinner), about 2.9 miles from central Harrow, so travel is short for most local learners. Expect a busy centre with around 13,615 tests per year, which can mean longer waits for test dates, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The centre's pass rate is 48.2%, slightly above the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and allow time for parking and local traffic on test day.

48.2%
Overall Pass Rate
52.2%
Male Pass Rate
44.6%
Female Pass Rate
2.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

London (Pinner) records a pass rate of 48.2%, compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at that centre have a pass rate of 52.2% and female candidates 44.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Greenford shows a lower pass rate at 31.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which may reflect local test-route difficulty or centre demand. Local instructors can help you pick practice routes that mirror the Pinner test.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early in the day to avoid the morning commuter rush on the A404 and Harrow Road. Practice hill starts and tight turns around Harrow on the Hill and Roxeth Hill where roads get narrow and pedestrian traffic is steady. Spend time on Wealdstone High Road to get used to parked vehicles and bus lanes, and on Kenton Road to practise lane discipline. Work on independent driving through signposts and satnav instructions, and rehearse roundabout exits near the A404 junctions.

Choosing an Instructor in Harrow

There are 24 instructors serving Harrow, so you can compare availability and teaching styles. Expect average lesson prices around £39 per hour, with some variation for evenings or intensive courses. Look for an ADI with clear pass-rate feedback and local route knowledge around Harrow on the Hill and Wealdstone. Ask whether they offer mock tests at London (Pinner) so you get comfortable with the exact test routes.

Lesson Costs in Harrow

Average lesson cost in Harrow is about £39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you use an automatic or manual car.

Getting Started

First apply for a provisional licence from the DVLA, then book and pass your theory test before taking practical lessons. Use local instructors to build experience on Harrow's mixed roads and then book your practical test at London (Pinner). After passing the practical test you'll be issued a full licence, so keep lesson records and your theory pass certificate handy when booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Pinner), about 2.9 miles from central Harrow.
London (Pinner) has a pass rate of 48.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
London (Greenford) shows a pass rate of 31.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Average lesson cost in Harrow is around £39 per hour.
Learning time varies with individual ability and lesson frequency.
Harrow has 24 instructors listed locally, so you should find a range of availability and teaching styles.
Yes, practising around Harrow on the Hill helps with narrow roads, junctions and hill starts you may encounter in local tests.
London (Pinner) carries out about 13,615 tests per year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Bring your provisional driving licence and the theory test pass certificate.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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