Intensive Driving Courses in Hendon

Do you need to get your driving licence as a matter of urgency? Does your job, family or health rely on it? With DTC Intensive Driving Courses Hendon, you can.

Intensive Driving Courses Hendon

DTC can not only guarantee you an emergency driving test within weeks but also book you a semi-intensive driving course. This mini driving crash course consists of familiarizing the Hendon driving test routes, brushing up on the manoeuvres and is full of last minute driving test tips.  

Intensive Driving Lessons Hendon

You will be taught on a one to one basis in fully dual controlled and insured cars. All of the driving instructors are approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Furthermore, they are fully police checked and have regular assessments from the driving standards agency ensuring you that your instruction will be relevant and to the current requirements.

Last Minute Driving School Hendon

We understand that the driving test has become more challenging and the pressure to drive has increased, which is why our intensive driving instructors are patient and understanding. Although there are no guarantees, we aim to teach you to drive to a high standard and help you to pass your driving test the first time.

One Week Pass Hendon

If you live in Hendon, your driving test would normally be booked at the Hendon Driving Test Centre. Your last minute intensive driving course would also be conducted in the Hendon area.

One Week Pass Hendon

However, please note that driving examiners may take you to the surrounding towns and villages such as Brentcross,  Burnt Oak, Colindale, The Hyde, Mill Hill, Edgeware etc. The first choice for your last minute intensive driving course would be Hendon.  However, there are other practical test centers in the area with may be used. Below is the address of Hendon Driving Test Center and other centers nearby.

Hendon (London) Practical Driving Test Center,
3 Aviation Drive
Beaufort Park
Hendon
Greater London
NW9 5TZ.
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Mill Hill (London) Practical Driving Test Center,
Unit 9, Grannard Business Centre
Bunns Lane
Mill Hill
Greater London
NW7 2DQ.
Distance: 1.03 miles
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Borehamwood (London) Practical Driving Test Center,
Unit 1 Stirling Court,
Stirling Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 2BT.
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Distance: 3.4 miles.

Barnet (London) Practical Driving Test Center,
Raydean House
15 – 17 Western Parade
Barnet
Greater London
EN5 1AD.
Distance: 4.15 miles
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Greenford (London) Practical Driving Test Center,
8th Greenford Scout Group The Lodge
Whitton Avenue East
Greenford
Greater London
UB6 0JU.
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Distance: 4.98 miles.

Hendon has been part of The Municipal Borough of Hendon and has been part of Greater London since 1965. Hendon is in North-West London and is 7 miles northwest of Charing Cross. It is also known as an urban area in The Borough of Barnet. Although Hendon falls within the NW4 postcode – whilst West Hendon falls in NW9. The M1 Motorway, the A1, the A406 (North Circular) and the A41.

Hendon means at the high down and was first recorded back in 959 and it grew into a town after the 1860s. Also in the 1860s The Midland Railway Company constructed a railway through Hendon – this then led to the cost of coal reducing in price and then meant that more people could live in Hendon. By 1901 there was around 22000 people living in Hendon, this was due new houses being built around Brent Street, Church End, Cricklewood, Childs Hill and West Hendon.

Back in the 1880s and 1890s, a lot of factories were built in Hendon, and this then expanded their industry during The First World war between 1914-1918. More and more people started travelling to Hendon from as far as East London to work – this was because the factories were close to the railway line and Edgware Road at Childs Hill, Colindale and West Hendon.

All Learner drivers, instructors and examiners are interested in pass rates when it comes driving test and the areas of driving. The current average pass rate for the learners in the UK is 45.9% and in Greater London the pass rate is 40.8%. Please see the pass rates for Hendon below.

When it comes Hendon’s pass rate , but its safe to say there’s not much to complain about. Their pass rates are higher than the average for Greater London but not much lower than the national average. Do not let pass rates phase you, the examiners are looking at your skills an abilities, not the pass rates.

Hendon is a highly residential area in North London but is surrounded by dual carriageways such as the A1 (Great North Way), A406, and Watford Way. If on a dual carriageway, it is important to remember that you should always stay in the left-hand lane unless overtaking or turning right. 

The Hendon Practical Driving Test Center
The Hendon practical test centre has a car park which means that the examiner may ask you to carry out the bay park exercise at the centre itself. This can be requested at the start or at the very end of the test.  The examiner can ask you to reverse into a bay of your choice or you may be asked to drive forward into a bay and then reverse out of it. During your semi-intensive driving lessons at Hendon, your DTC driving instructor will teach you the bay park in various public car parks. However, please remember that just because Hendon test centre has a car park, the examiner does not have to request the reverse manoeuvre at the centre. You could be asked to carry out the parallel park between two cars on a public road or asked to stop on the right-hand side of a road and then reverse back. 

Roundabouts
During your intensive driving course in Hendon, you will encounter a few large multilane roundabouts. Many learner drivers get nervous at the sight of these large roundabouts. However, they are easier than they seem. Many are traffic light controlled which means that you do not have to worry about giving way to the right and deciding when to go and when to go.