Hackney’s favourite driving school

Learn with locals who get you test-ready and make sure you enjoy the ride

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30+ years of experience

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95% 5 star Google reviews

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Everyone is welcome

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Hackney born and bred

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Lessons built around you

90% pass first time

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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.

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.

We also offer up to a 10% discount for 10 hour block bookings!

Services & pricing

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Need your licence fast? Our intensive courses get you test-ready in weeks — focused, full-on, and tailored to your schedule.

  • Available for Wood Green, Chingford, Wanstead, Hendon, Mill Hill, Barnet, Enfield and Barking

  • Once you’ve passed, keep building confidence with Pass Plus and motorway experience

    Please call 07777 104555 for prices.

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.