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.
Best Driving Instructors in Kilburn
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Asif Zamir
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…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
AJ
AJ is a calm, patient instructor who understands that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. Lessons are relaxed and focused on building …
Michael
Michael has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years and really knows how to get you through your test. From 2022 to 2025 he kept a 100% pass …
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
Roz
Roz is a friendly and very experienced automatic driving instructor in Borehamwood. She has Grade A DVSA approval and specialises in automatic cars. …
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
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