Our Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury
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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…
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…
Roz
Roz is a friendly and very experienced automatic driving instructor in Borehamwood. She has Grade A DVSA approval and specialises in automatic cars. …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
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 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