Our Northwood 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 Northwood
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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. …
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…
Christian
Christian is a fully qualified DSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 20 years of experience in driver education. He is based in the Gerrards Cros…
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…
Randeep
Randeep is a friendly and experienced manual driving instructor based in Hayes, teaching since 2018. She keeps her lessons in line with DVSA guidance…
Paul Drackett
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…
Kam
Kam is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Uxbridge. He works with learners of all levels and really focuses on helping you reach you…
Andreas Eliades
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Ajmal Shah
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…
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