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.
Some instructors covering Waltham Cross
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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…
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…
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…
Joycelyn
Joycelyn is a female driving instructor based in North London, running Joycelyn Driving School. She's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, …
Mark
Mark Chantler runs L of a Lesson, a friendly driving school based in Hertford. He's been teaching since 2006 and is fully qualified with the DVSA, so…
Barry
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
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