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Some instructors covering Northwood
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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…
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…
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 …
Ian
Ian Clancey is a friendly, independent driving instructor running his own LDC driving school in Bushey. He's a fully qualified ADI with specialist tr…
Sophie
Hi, I'm Sophie. I run Sophie's Driving Skool, a family business based in Watford that I set up back in 2009. I've been teaching people to drive aroun…
Ajmal
Ajmal Shah is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience in driver education. He runs ASM Sc…
Sukh
Sukh Jassal is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. In that time he's helped over 35…
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 …
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…
Learning to Drive in Northwood
Learning to drive in Northwood mixes quiet suburban streets with short commuter stretches. You will practise around Green Lane, the High Street and routes towards Pinner. Local driving feels residential but can get busy at peak times around the station and Pinner Road. That mix gives good preparation for both town and faster road driving.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Pinner)
The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Pinner), about 1.4 miles from central Northwood. Expect a busy booking schedule and a mix of urban and suburban test routes. The centre's pass rate is 48.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
London (Pinner) records a pass rate of 48.2%, slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 52.2% while female candidates pass at 44.6% at London (Pinner) (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres such as Pinner (45.2%) and Watford (45.9%) show lower rates, so tests taken locally give a marginally better outcome in this area (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Begin on quiet streets around Green Lane and the High Street to get clutch and observation habits sorted. Once comfortable, practise roundabouts and junctions near the A404 and the junction with Pinner Road where traffic builds up. Rush hour around Northwood station is often stop-start, so work on anticipation and lane discipline rather than speed. Spend time on controlled reversing and parking in side roads close to the High Street to mirror likely test manoeuvres. Ask your instructor for mock runs that include the route towards London (Pinner) and a short dual-carriageway merge.
Choosing an Instructor in Northwood
There are 16 approved instructors serving Northwood, so you should find different teaching styles. Expect to pay about £36 an hour on average, with higher rates for evenings or intensive courses. Pick an instructor who knows the London (Pinner) test routes and offers regular progress checks and mock tests.
Lesson Costs in Northwood
Average lesson cost in Northwood is around £36 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you need evenings or weekend slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, either online or by post. Book your theory and hazard perception tests early so practical lessons can focus on driving. Take lessons with a local instructor who knows Green Lane, Pinner Road and routes to the London (Pinner) test centre. Check instructor availability and test slots, they can fill up quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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