Our Poplar 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.
Some instructors covering Poplar
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Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
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…
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …
Paul
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 …
Khaled
Hi, I'm Khaled. I've been teaching people to drive around East London for over 6 years now, and I still love it. I offer lessons in both manual and a…
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…
Aisha
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…
Chris
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…
Peter
Peter Western runs Herne Hill Driving School, which he set up back in 2006. He's been an instructor for 23 years and has 44 years of driving experien…
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Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Girling. I run Park Me Driving School, and I'm a fully qualified, government registered Approved Driving Instructor with a high Grade A …
Buran
Buran is the owner and sole instructor at Belv Auto Driving School in Belvedere (DA17). He teaches automatic only and keeps lessons focused, so you b…
Learning to Drive in Poplar
Learning to drive in Poplar means dealing with busy arterial routes and tight town streets. Expect regular traffic on East India Dock Road and Aspen Way near the Blackwall Tunnel approach. Canary Wharf sits close by, so you will often practice around major junctions and DLR crossings. Local lessons tend to include a mix of dual carriageways and residential roads.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hither Green)
The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Hither Green), about 3.6 miles from Poplar. You can expect mostly urban test routes that include A roads and residential streets around Lewisham and Catford. The centre administers many tests each year, so check available slots early when you are ready to book. Hither Green's overall pass rate is 39.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hither Green's pass rate of 39.4% sits below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male pupils at Hither Green pass at 42%, while female pupils pass at 36.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, with Hither Green (alternate listing) at 40.6% and Barking (Tanner Street) at 35.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Local pass rates suggest extra practice on A13 junctions and multi-lane exercises helps learners in this area.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons by getting comfortable with Poplar High Street and Chrisp Street Market where pedestrians and buses are frequent. Practice merging onto the A13 and using the Blackwall Tunnel approach, both are common on local test routes. Watch for cyclists and bus lanes on East India Dock Road, and be ready to pull into loading bays on narrow streets. Night and peak-time driving feel different here, so schedule a few lessons at those times for confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Poplar
Look for an instructor who knows Poplar's common test routes and A13 junctions. With 21 instructors locally, availability varies and you can compare prices and reviews before you book. Expect lessons around £36 on average, and check whether they offer motorway and mock test sessions. Choose someone patient who explains junctions like the Blackwall Tunnel approach and Aspen Way slip-roads clearly.
Lesson Costs in Poplar
Lessons in Poplar average around 36 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, vehicle type and whether lessons fall at peak times or include motorway training.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before you book lessons. You must pass the theory test before you can book the practical test, so study hazard perception and multiple-choice questions. Take regular lessons with a local instructor, log practice hours, then book your practical at Hither Green when you and your instructor agree you're ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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