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Some instructors covering New Barnet
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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…
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…
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…
Carlos
Carlos has been a fully qualified driving instructor in London since 2007. He's built his business, CPDL, around helping learners gain confidence in …
Diana
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…
Seb
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…
Simon
Simon Richmond is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own LDC driving school in the Elstree and Borehamwood area. H…
Learning to Drive in New Barnet
Learning to drive in New Barnet mixes quiet residential streets with busy commuter routes. You will spend time on Great North Road (A1000) and near New Barnet Station, so expect a mix of low-speed junctions and faster arterial traffic. Local lessons often focus on parking and signals for short high street runs as well as joining busier roads during peak times. Lessons suit learners who want a practical, route-focused approach.
Nearest Test Centre: Barnet (London)
Barnet (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1 mile from New Barnet. Expect test routes that use suburban streets and sections of the A1000, with standard manoeuvres and independent driving. The centre administers a large number of tests each year, around 7,237 tests in 2024-2025. Pass rate at this centre is 38.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barnet (London) has a pass rate of 38.9% which is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Barnet (London) pass at 42.2% while female candidates pass at 35.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres include London (Barnet) at 32.5% and London (Enfield) at 36.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These figures suggest local tests are tougher than average or that candidates face busier roads on test routes.
Local Driving Tips
Practice on Great North Road so you are confident joining and leaving at speed, and learn the timing of traffic lights at the main junctions. Station Road sees a lot of pedestrian movement near New Barnet Station, so plan for sudden stops and tight parking bays. Try lesson routes that include residential crescents where cars are parked on both sides, this sharpens steering and positioning. Avoid rush-hour tests if you struggle with heavy traffic, and do a mock test on the exact route your instructor suggests. Learn to read signage quickly on the approach to any roundabout and on the A1000 stretches.
Choosing an Instructor in New Barnet
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post and book your theory test before taking many practical lessons. Most people start with weekly lessons and build to mock tests as confidence grows. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Barnet (London) through the DVSA. Keep your theory pass certificate valid while you wait for your practical slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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