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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…
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…
Joycelyn
Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …
Learning to Drive in Oakleigh Park
Oakleigh Park sits just north of Barnet, with a suburban feel and a mix of residential streets and local shops. You can walk to Oakleigh Park station in minutes, which shapes local traffic patterns. Lessons here often run on Oakleigh Road North and Station Road, with regular buses and cyclists to watch for. Local driving tends to be steady but busy at peak times around Barnet High Street.
Nearest Test Centre: Barnet (London)
Barnet (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.5 miles from Oakleigh Park. Expect a mix of suburban and town routes on the test, with junctions around Barnet High Street and the Great North Road commonly used. The centre handles around 7,237 tests a year, so booking demand can be high, especially at weekends (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barnet (London) has a pass rate of 38.9%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Barnet pass at 42.2%, while female candidates pass at 35.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres show lower figures in this dataset, with London (Barnet) at 32.5% and Wood Green at 34.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These numbers suggest test routes here are tougher than average or that local traffic contributes to lower pass rates (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Practice on Oakleigh Road North and Station Road to get used to the local flow and pinch points near the station. Work on junction turns and mirror use around Barnet High Street and the Great North Road, where traffic and buses create pressure. Be ready for short bursts of heavy traffic at school run times and rush hour, and watch for cyclists using the road edges. Learn parking on narrow residential streets, and practise pulling out and turning across parked vehicles. Ask your instructor to do mock tests using the route to Barnet test centre to build confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Oakleigh Park
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book the theory test before you start regular lessons. Your instructor will guide you through hazard perception and practical lesson structure, and help you decide when to book the practical at Barnet. When you pass theory and your instructor agrees you are ready, book the practical test at Barnet test centre, bearing in mind its high demand. Keep ID and your provisional licence ready on test day, and plan time for traffic around Barnet High Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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