Driving lessons in
Epping

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Learning to drive in Epping

Driving lessons in Epping start from £32 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Loughton (London), around 4 miles away, has a 47% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 2,200 people in the Epping area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Epping Near You

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£32
from / hr equivalent
6
female instructors
29
offer automatic
38
offer mock tests
16 yrs
avg experience
Featured

Bms Driving School

Male

Greater London9 miles

BD
£42-£45per hour
Email
Experience
27+ years
Avg. to pass
38-46 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
About Bms

bms driving school has been around for the last 29 years. We have also focused on helping students to have a safe journey and training when you join . Not only we have a high pass rate but we also focused on your needs. We offer the best rates Intensive training courses so you can get on the road around 3 weeks from start to finish. We give you mock tests as part of your training to become a safe driver. We cover the test routes which helps you get comfortable before the driving test. So what happens if you fail the 1st time? Well we NOW pay for your second test so you have a peace of mind and hassle free ( t & c applies ) We cover most Essex and East London Centres .So what you waiting for

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Jerry Dymond

Male

Epping Forestunder 1 mile

JD
£32-£34per hour
Email
Experience
25+ years
Avg. to pass
20-30 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2026 Volkswagen PoloAutomatic · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Jamie

Male

Epping Forest4 miles

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£30-£35per lesson
Email
Experience
5+ years
Avg. to pass
20-30 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2023 Dacia SanderoManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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DAILY DRIVING

Male

Epping Forest4 miles

DD
£40-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
17+ years
Avg. to pass
15-40 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishDutchArabic

Lesson availability

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David Barry

Male

Harlow5 miles

DB
£0-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
10-30 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Umed Gunes Mustafa

Male

Epping Forest5 miles

UG
£40-£85per lesson
Email
Experience
30+ years
Avg. to pass
25-60 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksTurkishEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Epping

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Epping: 29 local instructors teach manual and 29 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £32 and £80 an hour. 35 accept block bookings and 38 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, French and Gujarati. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Loughton (London) is about 21 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£32 - £80
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~21weeks
at Loughton (London) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
29 teach manual29 teach automatic
Block bookings
35
instructors offer them
Mock tests
38
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
UrduHindiPunjabiBengaliFrenchGujarati
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Epping

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Epping, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Epping and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Epping's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Epping?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Loughton (London)

Loughton

Based on 7,376 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.98%
Pass Rate
~21-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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Enfield (Innova Business Park)

Enfield

Based on 8,412 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.92%
Pass Rate
~2-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Chingford (London)

Chingford

Based on 13,120 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

39.89%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Enfield (Brancroft Way)

Enfield

Based on 362 tests conducted over 1 months (latest: March 2026)

46.13%
Pass Rate
~3-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Wanstead (London)

Wanstead

Based on 8,258 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.44%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Goodmayes (London)

Goodmayes

Based on 21,374 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.69%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Brentwood (London)

Brentwood

Based on 5,791 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.51%
Pass Rate
~5-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Tottenham

Tottenham

Based on 9,844 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.88%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Hornchurch (London)

Romford

Based on 8,694 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.26%
Pass Rate
~22-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Epping

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Epping.

Enfield (Innova Business Park) has the highest pass rate in the area at 53.92%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Chingford (London) has a pass rate of 39.89%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Epping is 46.5%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Epping. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Epping is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Epping is Loughton (London), around 4 miles away, with a 47% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Epping range from £32 to £80 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Loughton (London), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 21 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Epping who speak Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, French and Gujarati. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 35 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Epping accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.