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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Driving lessons in Hemel Hempstead

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Stars Drive Ltd

Stars Drive Ltd

Manual and automatic

5
Block bookings available

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
48 Jennings Way, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9XQView school
Drive Automatic with Sean

Drive Automatic with Sean

Automatic

5(6)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£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.

IntensiveTest car available
Orchid Dr, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4FTView school
Solo-Pass Driving School

Solo-Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(1)
From £35/hr

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.

43 Ellingham Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5LJView school
Priority Driving School Herts

Priority Driving School Herts

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
56 Ninian Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 6LZView school
Drive Auto

Drive Auto

Automatic

5
From £42.50/hr

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.

IntensiveTest car available
Barnacres Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8JRView school
Kings Driving School

Kings Driving School

Manual

4.6
From £45/hr10hrs for £438Save £12

£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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
5 Horton Gardens, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7NFView school
Fifth Gear School of Motoring

Fifth Gear School of Motoring

Manual

From £48/hr10hrs for £480

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.

EveningsWeekends
2 Wheatfield, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5YTView school
Jiwan Driving School

Jiwan Driving School

Automatic

From £38/hr

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.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
Leverstock Green Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4HQView school
PASS Patrol Driving School

PASS Patrol Driving School

Manual

5(17)
Block bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekends
23 Crackley Mdw, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7SQView school
Dave's School of Motoring

Dave's School of Motoring

Automatic

5

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.

Intensive
Mark Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7BNView school
GK Learners

GK Learners

Automatic

5

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.

165 Adeyfield Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5JUView school
360 Driver Training

360 Driver Training

Manual

5

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.

74 Ellingham Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5LLView school
Geo Driving School

Geo Driving School

Automatic

4.9

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
128 Gadebridge Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3EPView school
Safe Drive

Safe Drive

Manual

10 Clyde Square, Hemel Hempstead HP2 6EFView school

Michael Adolphus Wright

Farouk Ahmed Khan

David Albert Penhallow

Michelle Ann Connelly

Female ADI

Keith Arthur Bailey

Block booking

Best block deals in Hemel Hempstead

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £15.

  1. Priority Driving School Herts

    £38510 hrs

    £38.50/hr£40/hr

    Save £15

  2. Kings Driving School

    £43810 hrs

    £43.80/hr£45/hr

    Save £12

  3. Drive Automatic with Sean

    £39010 hrs

    £39/hr£40/hr

    Save £10

  4. Fifth Gear School of Motoring

    £48010 hrs

    £48/hr

    Block rate

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.

51%

Borehamwood (London)

7,195 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate52.5%
Automatic pass rate48.4%
51%

St Albans

7,336 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate52.2%
Automatic pass rate47.7%
50%

Pinner (London)

14,367 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate51.8%
Automatic pass rate47.6%
46%

Watford

12,939 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate49.2%
Automatic pass rate41.1%
39%

Luton

7,759 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate41.2%
Automatic pass rate36.5%

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