Driving Lessons in Hemel Hempstead

Premium pricing reflects Hemel Hempstead's comprehensive offering of 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools charging £35-£48 per hour and averaging £42. All schools achieve perfect 5-star ratings, with 8 offering automatic driving lessons and 2 providing female driving instructors, plus 7 independent female driving instructors available. Test centre options vary considerably, from St Albans at 48.4% down to Luton's challenging 40.1% pass rate.

£42
average price
14
driving schools
40
independent instructors
5
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Hemel Hempstead

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Drive Automatic with Sean

Drive Automatic with Sean

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.

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

Solo-Pass Driving School

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.

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

Priority Driving School Herts

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.

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

Drive Auto

5
From £45/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.

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

Kings Driving School

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.

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

Fifth Gear School of Motoring

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.

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

Jiwan Driving School

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.

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

PASS Patrol Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
23 Crackley Mdw, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7SQView school
Stars Drive Ltd

Stars Drive Ltd

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
48 Jennings Way, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9XQView school
Dave's School of Motoring

Dave's School of Motoring

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.

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

GK Learners

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.

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

360 Driver Training

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.

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

Geo Driving School

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.

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

Safe Drive

Manual
10 Clyde Square, Hemel Hempstead HP2 6EFView school

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

48,551 tests were taken across these 5 centres between 2024 and 2025, with Pinner leading at 50.3% while Luton sits lowest at 40.1%. The Chilterns' rolling hills, busy M25 junction approaches, and towns like St Albans' narrow medieval streets create mixed conditions across this patch of Hertfordshire and outer London. Automatic drivers achieve 48.1% at Pinner, handling the area's varied terrain better than manual drivers, while the gender gap is most pronounced at Luton where men achieve 43% compared to women at just 37%.

50%

Pinner (London)

14,672 tests taken
Women45.7%
Men54.7%
Automatic48.1%
48%

St Albans

6,881 tests taken
Women47.5%
Men49.2%
Automatic44.8%
47%

Borehamwood (London)

7,798 tests taken
Women43.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic44.8%
47%

Watford

10,896 tests taken
Women46.2%
Men46.8%
Automatic41.9%
40%

Luton

8,304 tests taken
Women37.0%
Men43.0%
Automatic37.8%

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