Our Tottenham 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 Tottenham
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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…
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 …
Ali
Ali runs Learn Advanced Driving School in Cheshunt, around Turners Hill and Waltham Cross. He teaches in an automatic and has a calm, patient and enc…
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…
Roz
Roz is a friendly and very experienced automatic driving instructor in Borehamwood. She has Grade A DVSA approval and specialises in automatic cars. …
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…
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…
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…
Mirek
Mirek is a very successful driving instructor based in East and North London. He has a strong record of helping learners pass, with an impressive fir…
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…
Jan
Jan runs Jan Driving Academy, a well known local driving school in North and East London. With many years of successful pupils behind him and a high …
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