Hackney’s favourite driving school
Automatic and Manual lessons to get you test-ready and make sure you enjoy the ride
Summer offer! Money off for block bookings, contact us for details
Summer offer! Money off for block bookings, contact us for details
30+ years of experience
95% 5 star Google reviews
Everyone is welcome
Hackney born and bred
Lessons built around you
90% pass first time
We’ve helped thousands of Londoners pass,
90% on the first try!
Our qualified DVSA instructors are patient and have years of experience. They’ll get the best out of you.
Our Google reviews speak for themselves - 95% leave us 5 star reviews. See our Reviews page for yourself!
New to the UK? Nervous driver? Failed elsewhere? Don’t worry - we can help you.
We live here, drive here, teach here - from quiet backstreets to test-day hotspots, we know the roads.
Manual or automatic? Work shifts, have kids, want to pass fast or take your time? We’ll work around you.
Special offer
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Special offer
Block of 10 Lessons: £360
Special offer! Automatic & Manual Driving Lessons
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Never driven before? No stress. We’ll take it at your pace, build your confidence, and make sure you’re road-ready without the pressure.
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Haven’t driven in a while? Feeling rusty? Whether it’s been months or years, we’ll ease you back in and get you confident again.
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Need your licence fast? Our intensive courses get you test-ready in weeks — focused, full-on, and tailored to your schedule.
6 hours - £300
12 hours - £600
18 hours - £900
24 hours - £1200
30 hours - £1500
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Available for Wood Green, Chingford, Wanstead, Hendon, Mill Hill, Barnet, Enfield and Barking
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Once you’ve passed, keep building confidence with Pass Plus and motorway experience
Please call 07777 104555 for prices.
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Skip long waits. We track cancellations and reschedule your driving test for an earlier date at your preferred centre.
However you wish to learn, we’ve got you covered. DEC prides itself on tailoring lesson plans to your needs and schedule, and we offer lessons for both manual and automatic.
Services & pricing
DSA recommendation: those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training combined with 22 hours of private practice. Learners who prepare this way, with a combination of plenty of professional training and plenty of practice, do better in the driving test. Read more here.