Drive 1st
16 Henry's Ave, Woodford, Woodford Green IG8 9RA5
ManualAutomaticIntensive coursesEveningsWeekendsTest car availableBlock deals
Multiple five-star reviews highlight Mohammed's patient teaching style and first-time pass results, with students praising his clear explanations and focus on safe driving beyond just test technique. Flexible pricing from £37/hour for single lessons or £340 for a 10-hour manual block, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 48 hours (£780–£1920) completed within 2–5 weeks. Test car hire available from £160 including a 1-hour lesson.
Pricing
Listed rates for Drive 1st. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£37
per hour
2-hour lesson
£70
per 2-hour session
Best value
10-hour block
£340
save £30 vs single lessons
Test centres near Drive 1st
The 3 test centres closest to Drive 1st. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
37%
Chingford (London)
13,235 tests takenWomen34.0%
Men38.0%
Automatic34.6%
40%
Wanstead (London)
8,370 tests takenWomen37.3%
Men42.2%
Automatic38.8%
48%
Loughton (London)
6,009 tests takenWomen47.6%
Men48.3%
Automatic45.7%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford (London) | 34.0% | 38.0% | 34.6% | 36.5% | 13,235 |
| Wanstead (London) | 37.3% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 40.4% | 8,370 |
| Loughton (London) | 47.6% | 48.3% | 45.7% | 48.0% | 6,009 |
Ratings
5
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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