Drive 1st
Manual and automatic
16 Henry's Ave, Woodford, Woodford Green IG8 9RA5
Intensive 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
Nearest test centres
The 3 test centres closest to Drive 1st. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
40%
Chingford (London)
13,120 tests taken · 10 week waitWomen36.8%
Men41.8%
Automatic38.3%
44%
Wanstead (London)
8,258 tests taken · 20 week waitWomen41.7%
Men46.1%
Automatic42.1%
47%
Loughton (London)
7,376 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen45.2%
Men48.1%
Automatic45.3%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford (London) | 36.8% | 41.8% | 38.3% | 39.9% | 13,120 | 10 weeks |
| Wanstead (London) | 41.7% | 46.1% | 42.1% | 44.4% | 8,258 | 20 weeks |
| Loughton (London) | 45.2% | 48.1% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 7,376 | 9 weeks |
Ratings
5
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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