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Some instructors covering Kingsbury
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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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 Kingsbury
Kingsbury sits in northwest London, with a suburban feel and busy local roads. Lessons here often use Kingsbury Road and Church Lane, and routes can include Roe Green junctions. Traffic varies by time of day, so you will meet residential streets and busier arterial roads close to Hendon. Many learners choose Kingsbury for its short trips to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hendon)
The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Hendon), about 1.7 miles from central Kingsbury. Expect practical tests on streets around Hendon and some faster roads on the approach to the centre. London (Hendon) ran 276 tests in the last year, which shows regular availability at the centre. The centre has a pass rate of 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Kingsbury's nearest centre, London (Hendon), has a pass rate of 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Hendon passed at 46.1% while female candidates passed at 41.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Mill Hill shows a lower rate at 35.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These figures suggest you should plan lesson work around the types of roads tested locally.
Local Driving Tips
Practice starting and stopping smoothly on Kingsbury Road, because the bus routes create frequent stops. Use Church Lane to work on junction observation and lane discipline before tackling roundabouts near Roe Green. Spend time on left and right turns when you use routes towards Hendon, as test routes often include quicker stretches. Get used to parked cars on residential streets and narrow lanes in the area. Work on mirrors and signals when joining busier roads that feed into the A5 corridor.
Choosing an Instructor in Kingsbury
Look for an ADI with good local knowledge of Kingsbury and Hendon test routes. There are 33 instructors in the area, so check availability and whether they teach in manual or automatic. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average, but confirm if that rate is for single lessons or block bookings. Ask any prospective instructor about mock-test routes they use near the Hendon centre.
Lesson Costs in Kingsbury
Local lessons average £39 per hour. Total cost will depend on how many hours you need, the instructor's experience, and whether you buy block lessons or single sessions.
Getting Started
First get your provisional driving licence, then book lessons with a local instructor who knows Kingsbury and Hendon. Book your theory test before you plan your practical test. When you are ready, book the practical test at London (Hendon) and use local mock routes to prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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