Driving Instructors in Leyton

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Instructors
14
Nearest Test Centre
London (Wanstead) (2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
31.8%
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This directory currently lists 14 driving instructor profiles covering Leyton. The average rating is 5 stars from 24 reviews.

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Our Leyton 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.
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Jo Langford
8.5 mi

Jo

Camberley
5.0
12 reviews
Manual 120 min

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…

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Janan
5.3 mi

Janan

Wood Green
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Paul
7.6 mi

Paul

South East London
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mazda 2

Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around South East London for over 4 years now, and I still love it. I trained with BSM, the longest …

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Fernon
2.4 mi

Fernon

Walthamstow
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Focus

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…

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Aisha Ashfaq
3.6 mi

Aisha

Barking
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Aisha Ashfaq runs Aisha Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and easy to get on with. She specialises in automatic lessons and is grea…

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Joycelyn
7.2 mi

Joycelyn

New Southgate
Manual 60 min

Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …

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Nick
7.5 mi

Nick

Romford
Manual 120 min
Volkswagen Golf

Nick runs Elite Driving School in Romford, and he's the kind of instructor who makes learning to drive feel straightforward and supportive. He's a DV…

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Chris Foskett
7.6 mi

Chris

South East London
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Chris Foskett. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school in South East London. I've been…

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Carlos
7.8 mi

Carlos

Barnet
Manual & Auto 60 min

Carlos has been a fully qualified driving instructor in London since 2007. He's built his business, CPDL, around helping learners gain confidence in …

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Diana Hadley
7.8 mi

Diana

Barnet
Manual 60 min

Diana Hadley runs Diana's School of Motoring, and she's been teaching driving in Barnet, Borehamwood, and the surrounding areas for 42 years. She's g…

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Seb
7.8 mi

Seb

Barnet
Manual 60 min Weekends
Mercedes A-class

Seb is a driving instructor who's been teaching manual lessons in Barnet since 2016. He's based in High Barnet and covers most North London postcodes…

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Simon Richmond
7.8 mi

Simon

Elstree and Borehamwood
Manual 60 min Weekends

Simon Richmond is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own LDC driving school in the Elstree and Borehamwood area. H…

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Learning to Drive in Leyton

Leyton sits east of central London with a mix of busy high streets and quiet residential roads. Learners here face lots of buses, cycle lanes and regular peak-hour traffic. Leyton High Road and Lea Bridge Road are common practice routes, so you'll get comfortable with urban driving early. The area feels local and practical for learning, with Wanstead test centre a short drive away.

Nearest Test Centre: London (Wanstead)

The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Wanstead), about 2 miles from Leyton. Expect urban test routes that include busy junctions, roundabouts and bus lanes, and a centre that runs many tests each year. Wanstead records 16,005 tests per year and a pass rate of 31.8%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Plan travel time and a short warm-up drive before your test.

31.8%
Overall Pass Rate
34.2%
Male Pass Rate
29.4%
Female Pass Rate
2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Wanstead's pass rate is 31.8%, lower than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show slightly higher rates, Wanstead (London) 33.5% and London (Tottenham) 36.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Men pass at 34.2% and women at 29.4% at Wanstead, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). The gap suggests practising both manoeuvres and independent-driving on busy roads.

Local Driving Tips

Practice on Leyton High Road to get used to bus lanes and frequent bus stops. Spend time on Lea Bridge Road and around the Lea Bridge roundabout to prepare for roundabout entries and lane discipline. Use quieter residential streets for bay parking and reversing practice, then move to busier junctions near the A12 for confidence. Watch for cyclists and narrow pavements around Leytonstone High Road, especially at rush hour. Build sessions that mirror Wanstead test conditions, including short motorway-style slip roads and complex junctions.

Choosing an Instructor in Leyton

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Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test, which includes a multiple-choice and hazard-perception element. Take regular lessons with an ADI and have practice that mirrors urban test routes near Wanstead. When your instructor feels you are ready, book the practical test and consider a mock test beforehand. Keep ID and licence documentation ready for both theory and practical bookings.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

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