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Some instructors covering Tottenham
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Joycelyn
Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …
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…
Learning to Drive in Tottenham
Tottenham is a busy north London neighbourhood with a mix of high streets, residential streets and busy junctions. You will learn on roads like Tottenham High Road, Seven Sisters Road and around White Hart Lane, so expect lots of buses and cyclists. The area has a busy urban feel and short lesson routes often include traffic lights and narrow turns. Local instructors know the common test routes and rush-hour pinch points.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Tottenham)
London (Tottenham) test centre is just 0.3 miles from central Tottenham, within easy reach by foot or a short drive. Expect urban test routes that use the A10 corridor, Seven Sisters Road and junctions near Tottenham Hale. The centre handles over a thousand tests a year, so book ahead if you want a specific date. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The pass rate at the London (Tottenham) test centre is 36.4%, well below the national average of 47.3%. Male candidates there pass at 41.1% and female candidates at 32.1%. Those figures reflect local outcomes for 2024-2025 and suggest tests in this area are tougher than average. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Practise on Tottenham High Road to get used to bus lanes and frequent stops. Work on roundabout entries and lane discipline around the North Circular junctions and near Tottenham Hale. Rehearse left and right turns under live traffic at Bruce Grove and the White Hart Lane area. Watch for cyclists and buses on Seven Sisters Road, especially at peak times. Practice pulling over and rejoining traffic on narrow residential streets around Northumberland Park.
Choosing an Instructor in Tottenham
There are 25 instructors listed in Tottenham, so check availability and recent reviews before you book. Expect to pay around £38 an hour on average, but ask about pass-rate focus and mock tests. Look for instructors who know the local test routes around Tottenham Hale, Bruce Grove and White Hart Lane. Ask about lesson structure, cancellation policy and if they offer weekday evenings or weekend slots.
Lesson Costs in Tottenham
Average lesson cost in Tottenham is about £38 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day and whether you book block lessons or single sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons. Next, start lessons with a local instructor who knows the Tottenham test routes and book your theory test. After you pass theory, build up lessons and book your practical test at London (Tottenham) when your instructor thinks you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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