Our Kilburn 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.
Some instructors covering Kilburn
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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…
Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Kilburn
Kilburn is a busy north London neighbourhood built around Kilburn High Road. Shops and buses give it a lively, urban feel, while nearby Queens Park and Brondesbury add quieter streets for practice. Rush hour traffic and the A5 make some junctions more challenging for learners. You get quick links into central London, so lessons often include both high street and inner-city driving.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hendon)
London (Hendon) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4.2 miles from Kilburn. Expect a suburban centre with a mix of residential roads and busier dual carriageways on test routes. The centre handled 276 tests per year in the latest data and has a pass rate of 43.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Book well in advance, especially if you need weekend or evening slots.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hendon’s pass rate is 43.8%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Hendon pass at 46.1% while female candidates pass at 41.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Wood Green has a lower pass rate of 34.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Low pass rates here reflect busy local routes and frequent bus and cycle traffic on Kilburn High Road.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Kilburn High Road before moving onto the A5 and busier junctions. Practice lane discipline and bus-stop pull-ups on Kilburn High Road, and get used to negotiating traffic near Kilburn station and the railway viaduct. Spend time on Quex Road and the roads around Queens Park to build confidence without heavy traffic. Watch for cyclists and bus lanes, especially during morning and evening peaks. Plan lesson times outside rush hour when you need to work on manoeuvres or dual carriageway joining.
Choosing an Instructor in Kilburn
There are 33 instructors serving Kilburn, so check availability and whether they offer pick-up from Kilburn High Road or nearby stations. Ask about experience with local test routes and whether they teach in manual or automatic cars. Expect to pay around the local average of £40 per hour and discuss block-booking discounts and cancellation policies. Pick someone who can give structured feedback and will take you on busy and quiet roads.
Lesson Costs in Kilburn
Average hourly lessons in Kilburn are about £40. Prices vary with instructor experience, the type of car used, lesson length, and demand at peak times. Block bookings or intensive courses can change the per-hour cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before booking lessons. Begin with weekly lessons and private practice, then take the theory and hazard perception tests when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Once you pass theory, book your practical test at Hendon or a nearby centre and keep practising local junctions and manoeuvres until your test date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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