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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…
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…
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…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Roy
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…
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…
Adam
Adam Nagle is a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Hertfordshire. He helps learners pass with confidence and pick up safe driving habits that …
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…
Learning to Drive in Kenton
Learning to drive in Kenton feels suburban and practical. You get quiet residential streets for early lessons and busier runs towards the North Circular for higher-speed practice. Kenton station, Kenton Road and Kenton Lane shape many local test routes, so you will get used to short high-street stretches and tight junctions. Local instructors know how to move you from slow side-streets to main roads with confidence.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hendon)
London (Hendon) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.3 miles from central Kenton. Expect tests that include residential roads and approaches to the North Circular, with around 276 tests at the centre each year. The centre's pass rate is 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so plan practice on both town and dual-carriageway style roads. Many local instructors will offer the drive to the centre as part of a mock test session.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hendon’s pass rate sits at 43.8%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Hendon pass at 46.1% and female candidates at 41.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Pinner shows a higher pass rate at 48.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), while another Hendon listing records 44.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These figures suggest route familiarity and specific local junctions can make a difference on test day.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Kenton Road and Kenton Lane to build confidence on the main local arteries. Use quiet side-streets near the station for clutch control and parking practice. Spend time on approaches to the North Circular to get used to higher speeds and merging. Practise roundabouts and staggered junctions that appear on Hendon test routes, and rehearse an independent drive using local signs and landmarks. Book a mock test that finishes at the test centre so you know the route and timings.
Choosing an Instructor in Kenton
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, and book a local instructor to start lessons. Study and book your theory test before arranging the practical. Once you have a provisional licence and theory pass, you can book a practical at London (Hendon) or a nearby centre like Pinner. Regular lessons and a few mock tests that include the route to the test centre help reduce nerves on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Kenton
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