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Some instructors covering Kensington
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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
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…
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…
Mehar
Hi, I'm Mehar. I've been teaching people to drive for a good few years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners pass their test. I'm a …
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Hakim
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 Kensington
Learning to drive in Kensington means mixing busy shopping streets with quiet residential roads. You will practise on places like Kensington High Street, Cromwell Road (A4) and near Earls Court junction. Narrow terraces, controlled parking zones and frequent buses change how lessons run. You'll get useful experience with short trips out to west London and roundabouts such as Holland Park Roundabout.
Nearest Test Centre: Isleworth (Fleming Way)
Isleworth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6.1 miles from Kensington. Tests there use suburban roads and some dual carriageway sections rather than central London streets. Isleworth recorded a pass rate of 44.4% and ran 13,228 tests in 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Isleworth's pass rate of 44.4% sits below the national average of 47.3%, so expect a slightly tougher local outcome compared with the national picture. Men passed at 49.2% and women at 40.0% at Isleworth in 2024-2025, showing a pronounced split. Nearby centres show small variation, for example Mitcham (London) had 45.4% and Isleworth (Fleming Way) 42.4% in the same period. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Avoid bus lanes during their operational hours and watch for cycle lanes on main roads like Cromwell Road. Practice roundabout technique at Holland Park Roundabout and at junctions near Earls Court where traffic can merge quickly. Use quieter residential streets for manoeuvres and park practice, but be ready for narrow entrances and resident parking bays. Expect lots of pedestrians and delivery vehicles around Kensington High Street, so practise anticipation and controlled stops.
Choosing an Instructor in Kensington
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons or tests. Pass the theory and hazard perception tests, then build practical lessons with a local instructor. Book your practical test at Isleworth or a nearby centre when your instructor is happy with your progress. On test day bring your provisional licence and your theory pass certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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