Drive Instead
Automatic
42 John Burns Dr, Barking IG11 9RH5
EveningsWeekendsTest car availableBlock deals
Affordable automatic driving lessons across East London and Essex with a patient, experienced instructor focused on safety and comfort. £35/hour for refresher lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block package; test day car hire available for £150.
Pricing
Listed rates for Drive Instead. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£35
per hour
2-hour lesson
£70
per 2-hour session
Best value
10-hour block
£330
save £20 vs single lessons
Nearest test centres
The 3 test centres closest to Drive Instead. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
36%
Barking (Tanner Street)
5,543 tests taken · 16 week waitWomen34.3%
Men37.5%
Automatic33.4%
44%
Goodmayes (London)
21,374 tests taken · 21 week waitWomen39.1%
Men47.2%
Automatic41.5%
44%
Wanstead (London)
8,258 tests taken · 20 week waitWomen41.7%
Men46.1%
Automatic42.1%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.3% | 37.5% | 33.4% | 36.3% | 5,543 | 16 weeks |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.2% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,374 | 21 weeks |
| Wanstead (London) | 41.7% | 46.1% | 42.1% | 44.4% | 8,258 | 20 weeks |
Ratings
5
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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