Our Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross
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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…
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…
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 …
Cos
Cos is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 25 years of teaching experience in the Enfield area. He is CRB checked and a top…
Chris
Chris is a driving instructor at Barnet Driving School, offering lessons across Hertfordshire and London. He focuses on defensive driving techniques …
Dave Gray
Dave Gray is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with A1 Driving School in Cheshunt. He has a very high first-time pass rate and is k…
M Bowjaran
M Bowjaran runs Pass Route Driving School from 130 Cat Hill in Barnet (EN4 8HU), offering friendly, one to one driving lessons for learners at all st…
George
George is the founder and driving instructor behind GoGo Driving School, which he set up in 2011. With over a decade of experience, he has become one…
Montie
Montie has been teaching people to drive for over nine years, so you're in very safe hands. He's a fully qualified Fleet Driver Trainer approved by t…
Barry Moor
Barry Moor runs BJM School of Motoring, which has been helping new drivers in Hertford and Ware since 2000. With over 20 years of experience, he has …
Learning to Drive in Waltham Cross
Waltham Cross sits on the edge of north London with quick links to the A10, A121 and the M25. Lessons cover quiet residential streets and busy commuter routes, so you get varied experience. Local driving has a practical feel, with short runs into Enfield and easy access to motorway junctions.
Nearest Test Centre: Enfield (Innova Business Park)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Enfield (Innova Business Park), about 1.9 miles from Waltham Cross. Expect test routes that use local A-roads and busy junctions near the retail parks. The centre's overall pass rate is 39%, with a male pass rate of 42.3% and a female pass rate of 36.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). It handles around 8,737 tests a year.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Enfield's 39% pass rate sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres also report lower-than-average figures, with London (Enfield) at 36.4% and Chingford at 37.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Men locally pass at a higher rate than women, 42.3% versus 36.1% at Enfield (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Lower local pass rates often reflect busy town junctions and more complex test routes.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet streets off Hertford Road and then move onto the A121 and A10 once you feel confident. Practice roundabout entries at the Waltham Cross roundabout and lane discipline approaching the retail park junctions. Rush-hour traffic towards the M25 can be stop-start, so practise smooth clutch control and anticipation. Use short dual carriageway stretches to build confidence at higher speeds and rehearse bay parking and reversing manoeuvres close to the Enfield test area.
Choosing an Instructor in Waltham Cross
Look for a fully qualified instructor with local route knowledge around the A10 and Enfield test routes. There are 13 instructors in the Waltham Cross area, so check availability and lesson styles. Expect to pay around £39 per hour on average, though some instructors offer block-booking discounts. Ask if they run mock tests at Enfield to rehearse likely routes and timing.
Lesson Costs in Waltham Cross
Average hourly lessons in Waltham Cross are about 39, but prices can vary by instructor, time of day and lesson length. Block bookings, intensive courses and weekend sessions may change the hourly rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence, then book and pass the theory test including hazard perception. Start practical lessons with a local instructor and build up to mock tests at Enfield to practice real routes. When your instructor thinks you're ready, book the practical test at Enfield (Innova Business Park) and bring your pass certificate to exchange for a full licence after passing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026