Driving Lessons in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead learners can choose from 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with pricing starting from £35 per hour and schools averaging an excellent 5-star rating. Eight schools offer automatic driving lessons, while female driving instructors are available at 2 schools and among 7 independent driving instructors in the area. Nearby test centres show considerable variation in difficulty, with Borehamwood achieving a 50.8% pass rate and Luton proving more challenging at 39.2%.
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Solo-Pass Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Hemel Hempstead.
PASS Patrol Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Hemel Hempstead.
Drive Automatic with Sean
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Hemel Hempstead.
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Stars Drive Ltd
Manual and automatic
Intensive course packages from £595 to £2550, with instructor Rabia Mir earning consistent five-star reviews for her patience and attention to detail—one student passed first-time after struggling with seven previous instructors over 20 years. Over 500 licenses issued across 6 years of operation, with a focus on building confidence through calm, supportive teaching and thorough test preparation.
Drive Automatic with Sean
Automatic
£40/hour for standard lessons or £80 for a 2-hour session, with a 10-hour block at £390. Specialises in automatic driving with motorway training, mock tests at £50, and test day car hire plus a pre-test lesson for £150. Mock tests and structured progression help build confidence before your exam.
Solo-Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with a patient, calm teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease. £35/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour for automatic driving lessons. Built entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations, with a focus on giving you the best chance of passing first time.
Priority Driving School Herts
Manual
Grade A instructor known for patience with nervous learners, offering competitive pricing at £40/hour (2-hour minimum lessons). Block deals from £234 for 6 hours or £385 for 10 hours, plus test car hire at £100 and Pass Plus courses available. Referral scheme: bring a friend and get one free lesson.
Drive Auto
Automatic
Automatic-only driving school with a combined 20 years of instructor experience, specialising in simpler, stress-free learning for beginners and refresher drivers. Hourly lessons from £45, 2-hour sessions at £85, intensive courses available, plus test day packages (£120 including 1-hour lesson and full car hire) and motorway training (£185 for 3 hours). Modern dual-control automatic vehicles and flexible scheduling ensure you progress at your own pace.
Kings Driving School
Manual
£45/hour (£438 for 10 hours, £855 for 20 hours with advance payment discounts), plus £180 to use the school's car on test day. Mock tests, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus courses available, with refresher lessons for nervous or returning drivers. Family-owned school praised for gentle, friendly instruction across all experience levels.
Fifth Gear School of Motoring
Manual
Established in 2005 with over two decades of teaching experience, Fifth Gear has built its reputation on word-of-mouth recommendations and excellent first-time pass rates. Lessons start at £48/hour on weekdays or £53 on Saturdays, with a 10-hour block deal at £480 — plus Pass Plus courses available at £330 for 6 hours. Flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) and a commitment to tailored tuition mean you'll work at your own pace toward becoming a safe, confident driver.
Jiwan Driving School
Automatic
A multilingual female instructor with 10 years of driving experience, teaching in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Lessons at £38/hour with test car hire available for £80, focusing on first-time passes through thorough, flexible teaching across the region.
PASS Patrol Driving School
Manual
PASS Patrol focuses on teaching independent, safe driving rather than just test technique—their philosophy is building competent drivers for a lifetime of road trips. Current offer: £40 off a 10-hour block booking.
Dave's School of Motoring
Automatic
A Hemel Hempstead institution with an exceptional first-time pass rate built on calm, patient instruction and a friendly approach that puts nervous learners at ease. Dave specializes in automatic driving lessons, motorway training, and intensive courses, with consistent five-star reviews praising his clear teaching strategies and ability to get students test-ready quickly—many passing within just a few months or even 8–20 lessons.
GK Learners
Automatic
Specialises in automatic driving lessons for beginners and those progressing faster without manual gear changes. Particularly strong at analysing test reports and supporting learners who've had a failed attempt, with Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.
360 Driver Training
Manual
360 Driver Training holds a perfect 5 out of 5 Google review rating and focuses on helping learners pass their test on the first attempt. The school provides a free theory app as part of their support, though specific pricing and lesson details are available on request through their booking system.
Geo Driving School
Automatic
Specialises exclusively in automatic driving lessons with instructor Habib Niazi, who has built a strong reputation for patient, confidence-focused teaching—multiple students report passing first time after just 7–8 weeks of lessons. Testimonials consistently highlight his ability to work with nervous learners and his thorough knowledge of local test routes. Request a quote to discuss pricing and availability for evening, weekend, or daytime lessons.
Safe Drive
Manual
Michael Adolphus Wright
Farouk Ahmed Khan
David Albert Penhallow
Rui Alves
Keith Arthur Bailey
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Intensive courses in Hemel Hempstead
Want to pass fast?
6 Hemel Hempstead schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Hemel Hempstead Test Centres and Pass Rates
None of the five centres near Hemel Hempstead does much better than the 50% national average. The best, Borehamwood and St Albans, both have a pass rate of 51%. St Albans also has the shortest typical wait at about 1½ months, while Pinner's runs to about 5½ months. Luton is the one to be wary of: with a pass rate of 39%, it's in the bottom 5% of 303 centres in Britain.
Borehamwood (London)
7,195 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsSt Albans
7,336 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsPinner (London)
14,367 tests taken · typical wait 5½ monthsWatford
12,939 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsLuton
7,759 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Borehamwood (London) | 50.8% | 52.5% | 48.4% | 7,195 | 3½ months |
| St Albans | 50.7% | 52.2% | 47.7% | 7,336 | 1½ months |
| Pinner (London) | 49.7% | 51.8% | 47.6% | 14,367 | 5½ months |
| Watford | 46.2% | 49.2% | 41.1% | 12,939 | 3½ months |
| Luton | 39.2% | 41.2% | 36.5% | 7,759 | 2½ months |