Our Queensbury 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 Queensbury
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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…
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…
AJ
AJ is a calm, patient instructor who understands that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. Lessons are relaxed and focused on building …
Michael
Michael has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years and really knows how to get you through your test. From 2022 to 2025 he kept a 100% pass …
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
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…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Learning to Drive in Queensbury
Queensbury sits on the edge of north-west London, a mix of suburban streets and local shopping parades. Traffic can be steady at peak times, so learners get good practice with junctions and short dual carriageways. The area feels residential, with local roads like Honeypot Lane and Kingsbury Road commonly used in lessons. Many instructors work here, so you can find someone who knows local test routes.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Mill Hill)
The nearest DVSA test centre is London (Mill Hill), about 1.9 miles from central Queensbury. Expect tests that use a mix of suburban roads and roundabouts on the approach to Mill Hill Broadway, and the centre runs around 10,115 tests per year according to DVSA records. Mill Hill's pass rate is 35.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Travel time is short by car outside rush hour, but allow extra time for parking and local traffic.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mill Hill's pass rate of 35.9% sits well below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local male and female pass rates are 38.0% and 33.3% respectively, showing a modest gap (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres vary, with Hendon at 44.4% and Mill Hill (Churchill House) at 49.2%, which suggests route and centre differences influence results (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Practice left and right turns on Honeypot Lane and Kingsbury Road, as they come up often in lessons and tests. Watch for parked cars narrowing lanes on residential streets, and be ready to stop for pedestrians near the parade of shops. Work on lane discipline approaching local roundabouts, and rehearse controlled hill starts if you head towards higher ground near Mill Hill. Expect busy commuter traffic on school run times, so plan lessons outside peak hours if possible.
Choosing an Instructor in Queensbury
There are 29 instructors serving Queensbury, so shortlist a few and ask about local test route experience. Pick someone patient who offers mock test lessons and evidence of recent pass rates for their pupils. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average, and ask about block-booking discounts and cancellation terms. Local knowledge of Mill Hill and nearby Hendon test routes is a useful plus.
Lesson Costs in Queensbury
Lessons in Queensbury average about 39 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you book single sessions or a block of lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online before booking lessons. Study for and pass the theory test, then book practical lessons with a local instructor. Once you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical test at Mill Hill or a nearby centre and complete the driving test to gain a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026