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Some instructors covering Ickenham
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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…
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…
Fiaz
Fiaz is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Slough. He's approved by the DVSA and offers both manual and automatic lessons. He co…
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…
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…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Ajmal
Ajmal Shah is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience in driver education. He runs ASM Sc…
Sukh
Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…
Ian
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…
Sophie
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…
Nushad
Nushad teaches with In2Gear Driver Training, a local Slough school that’s been going since 2005. He’s part of a friendly team of DVSA qualified instr…
Learning to Drive in Ickenham
Learning to drive in Ickenham means a mix of quiet residential streets and busier routes towards Uxbridge. The area has a village feel, short runs between roundabouts, and plenty of parked cars to watch out for. Lessons often use Swakeleys Road and Ickenham Road for manoeuvres and junction practice. Local traffic can build up around Uxbridge Road during peak times, so you get a range of conditions close by.
Nearest Test Centre: Uxbridge (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Uxbridge (London), around 2.1 miles from Ickenham. Expect tests on a variety of roads, from suburban streets to A-roads around the town centre, and a standard set of manoeuvres. Uxbridge runs about 4,617 tests a year and had a pass rate of 47.6% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Uxbridge (London) posts a pass rate of 47.6%, which sits very close to the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Uxbridge have a 50.6% pass rate and female candidates 44.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres such as Uxbridge and London (Pinner) show similar rates, so local standards match regional trends.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential roads to build clutch and steering control before moving to busier streets. Use Swakeleys Road and Ickenham Road to practice turn-ins and dealing with parked cars. Spend time on the junctions near the A40 and on approaches to the Uxbridge town centre to get used to traffic flow and filter lanes. Practice roundabout entries and lane discipline; several multi-lane junctions appear on test routes. Keep an eye on cyclists and buses when you approach local high streets.
Choosing an Instructor in Ickenham
There are 19 instructors listed for Ickenham, so you can compare availability and prices. Look for an instructor who knows the Uxbridge test routes and local junctions, and ask about pass records. Expect to pay around £37 per hour on average, and check whether block bookings reduce the hourly rate.
Lesson Costs in Ickenham
Average lesson price in Ickenham is £37 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you book weekends or evenings.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence before you book any lessons or tests. Study for and pass the theory test, then take regular practical lessons with a local instructor who knows Uxbridge routes. Book your practical test at Uxbridge (London) when your instructor thinks you are ready, and complete the driving test to get your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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