Find a driving instructor in St. Albans

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Philip Albert Dettmer
No reviews yet

Three Rivers · 5 miles

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Female

English

On Avg. 30 to 45 lessons to pass

33+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

RD
Russell Driving
No reviews yet

St Albans · 5 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 35 to 80 lessons to pass

17+ years experience

Automatic

£45.00 - £59.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

GP
Gary Palmer
No reviews yet

Dacorum · 6 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 30 to 50 lessons to pass

29+ years experience

Automatic

£45.00 - £90.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

SE
Scott Endersby
No reviews yet

Dacorum · 6 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 8 to 20 lessons to pass

1+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £80.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

No mock tests

WL
William Letts
No reviews yet

Hertsmere · 6 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 15 to 25 lessons to pass

8+ years experience

Manual

£70.00 - £70.00 per lesson

No block bookings

Mock tests available

1 mi away · 7,336 tests · best month: March 2026

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near St. Albans

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

St Albans

6 mi away · 12,939 tests · best month: March 2026

8 mi away · 7,195 tests · best month: September 2025

9 mi away · 12,397 tests · best month: February 2026

10 mi away · 7,759 tests · best month: January 2026

Improving

39%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in St. Albans

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 St. Albans, 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 St. Albans 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 St. Albans's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around St. Albans.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in St. Albans?

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

St Albans

Based on 7,336 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.72%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Watford

Based on 12,939 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.24%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Borehamwood (London)

Borehamwood

Based on 7,195 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.76%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Barnet (London)

Barnet

Based on 12,397 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.87%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Luton

Based on 7,759 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

39.19%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Mill Hill (London)

Mill Hill

Based on 9,797 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.42%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Pinner (London)

Pinner

Based on 14,367 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.72%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Hendon (London)

Hendon

Based on 11,086 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.37%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Stevenage

Based on 4,622 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.32%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just 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 St. Albans

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

Stevenage has the highest pass rate in the area at 55.32%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Luton has a pass rate of 39.19%. 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 St. Albans is 49.4%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - St. Albans 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 St. Albans is St Albans, around 1 mile away, with a 51% pass rate.

Look for instructors with high ratings, relevant experience, and teaching styles that match your learning needs. Read reviews from other learners in St. Albans to find the best fit.

Driving lessons from instructors serving St. Albans range from £30 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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