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Top Driving School in Croydon

  • Chosen driving school in Croydon by celebrities such as Joe Swash, Dele Alli and Crystal Palace footballer Jeff Shlupp
  • We have manual and automatic driving instructors available 7 days a week
  • All of our driving instructors are local to the area and the test routes around Croydon well!
  • Voted as one of the top 3 driving schools in London by many industry accreditations
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Automatic Driving Lessons in Croydon

  • Tired of pressing the clutch pedal down constantly in slow-moving traffic then try automatic driving lessons in Croydon
  • All of our automatic driving instructors in Croydon are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year as well as the DVSA’s standards check
  • Our driving instructors in Croydon can help you beat the national average lessons of 57 hours. Our average is just 26 hours

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What do people think about driveJohnson's?

Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 31 customer reviews

M

Thank you for helping me pass after just 15 hours, now I can go and buy my own car!

P

Amazing instructor and the best teacher I have ever had!

T

I had a great time learning with Mathias, he is a brilliant instructor and would recommend him to anyone.

E

Drivejohnsons are on to a winner by having Kunj as an instructor! He is a great teacher and can help you master driving in as little as 18 hours!

P

I started learning with Chris at the start of February and today I passed my test first time with 1 minor fault, in an area I was not familiar with at all (Tolworth).

At the start I was incredibly nervous but as I worked more and more on following his taught routine and my confidence and ability very quickly grew.

I looked forward to my lessons every week as it was always a good laugh. Chris is very easy to get on with and always up for a chat whilst teaching.

A massive thanks to Chris for all his patience over the whole process. I'm sure I'll hear him shouting "turn apon a turn" in my head every time I take a sharp bend from now on.

A

So grateful that Chris went above and beyond to ensure that I passed my test. He is competent, a great teacher and friendly instructor. The best!

S

Thanks for everything Chris, great instructor and I had a great time learning to drive with you.

K

I lost my licence two years ago but after just 5 hours of lessons Chris got me up to scratch and ready for my test again.

T

Was given my Mathias number from a friend and thanks to his teaching I passed first time and with only one minor after 16 hours.

C

Kunj is a fantastic driving instructor who really knows what he's talking about. He puts in a good shift during your lessons to ensure you pick things up and properly understand them. I passed first time thanks to him.

A

I never thought I would pass my test but thanks to Kunjs expert teaching I passed both first time and fault free.

M

I am so happy to have passed my driving test and thanks to Mathias help I am now a confident driver and can drive to uni when it starts!

K

Kunj is an amazing instructor and if it wasn't for him I would definitely still be trying to master parallel parking, super friendly and always picked me up promptly and with a smile from my office in Bromley.

M

Thank you for all of your help Mathias, I couldn't have asked for a better instructor and if you need to pass on a deadline make sure you learn with Drive Johnson and Mathias.

M

I am an older driver and thanks to Chris I was able to pass with relative ease and can now begin to drive at the young age of 45! Thanks for everything Chris.

R

I am so happy to have passed my driving test first time and it is all thanks to Kunj and Drive jonsons. He is the best in Bromley by far.

C

I want to thank Chris for being amazing and for every hour he spent teaching me a skill I know I will use for the rest of my life. I started my driving experience with him and this made passing my test just that much better, knowing that we had been on that journey together. He explained things clearly and helped build my confidence when driving and in life. During every lesson I would receive constructive feedback and in the lessons leading up to my test we would discuss what my weaker areas were and focus on tackling those within the lesson. He really makes the effort to build relationships with his students, and from day one you know he believes in you and your ability to succeed. I’ve now passed my test but I will miss our little chats. I’m proud to say I was his student.

D

Fantastic teacher who alwas put me first and came with detailed lessons plans. Thank you for all of your help Mathias and I will recommend you to anyone.

E

Better than I could have asked, great teaching style with great techniques when it came to acing my manoeuvres.

T

Best instructor in Croydon! Thank you for everything Kunj!

C

Can't thank Mathias enough, such a nice guy and amazing driving instructor. Just passed my driving test 1st time with 3 minors!

D

I have to start saying that Chris has been my 4th instructor and the best with a difference!
His way of teaching is amazing, setting up a simple routine that you will always follow to develop good driving skills, creating, therefore, a safe environment to make you feel comfortable and without fear of the road.
I just did 14h of driving lessons (after 2 years without driving, so starting from 0) and passed the exam successfully. He always believes in you and that feeling grows within you.
Thank you so much for your time and effort and for your always positive reassurance and good vibes!
Please, keep it up!

A very happy pupil!!! =)

J

Was a great experience learning with Kunj in my intensive course. He is very professional and patient and helped me pass 1st time with only two minors. Definitely recommend. Thank you Kunj

E

I never thought I would pass but thanks to Mathias I was able to get my confidence up and pass first time in just 22 hours.

D

I loved my lessons and thank you for all of your help, now I am proud to say that I am able to drive!

E

coming to Catherine completely new to driving, I was very nervous! Catherine instantly made me feel reassured and comfortable which helped me feel more confident during my lessons. Thank you so much :)

R

Kunj is a great instructor and I am so happy that driveJohnson paired us together for my lessons in Bromley.

Z

INcredibly friendly and the best person that you could ask to teach you.

K

I never thought I would pass but thanks to Chris I was able to pass both first time and with only two minors which was even better.

M

Thank you to Kunj and the dirvejohnson office team for all of your help and for getting me sorted over this amazing experience.

V

The best driving instructor I've ever had. Kunj is very professional, patient and will guide you to achieve the best results.

Our first time pass rate in Croydon Show more
Our 1st time pass rate in your area 92.9% Over the last 12 months
Nearest test centre to Croydon Show more

Nearest test centres to Croydon

DVSA Mitcham (London) Driving Test Centre

1st time pass rates

2021-22 43.1%
2020-21 44.5%
2019-20 42.8%

DVSA Morden (London) Driving Test Centre

1st time pass rates

2021-22 47.1%
2020-21 52.9%
2019-20 49.9%

DVSA West Wickham Driving Test Centre

1st time pass rates

2021-22 47.7%
2020-21 51.6%
2019-20 46.6%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Croydon

If you notice the examiner marking something on the marking sheet, don't panic! There are other elements of the test that they need to mark, which doesn't mean you have received a recorded fault. They have to mark down when a manoeuvre, hill start, angled moving off, and more is completed.

Mathias Lenders - driving instructor in Croydon

Useful driving test tip for Croydon Show more

Useful driving test tip for Croydon

A classic question is, what happens if you go the wrong way on your test? The answer is not a lot. Just try to do it safely, and you will be fine. Many learners will swerve at short notice, realising they are in the wrong lane and fail for the changing lanes part. If the examiner can see you have time to get into the correct lane, they may repeat the instruction or use hand signals. They won't repeat or re-enforce the direction if it isn't safe or there isn't enough time. You will not receive a driving fault for safely going in the wrong direction on your test.

Anthony Johnson Avatar Anthony Johnson - Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have automatic driving instructors in Croydon?

Yes we do. We have an automatic driving instructor who works part time from 9am to 4pm most days of the week. He has been with the company for over 5 years.

Do you use trainee instructors in Croydon?

No we don’t. All of our instructors are fully qualified and have a minimum feedback score of 4.5 out 5 too.

How quickly can I book my driving test in Croydon?

Unfortunately, Croydon doesn’t have a test centre so you will need to consider taking your driving test at either Mitcham, Morden or West Wickham. These are the three closest test centres to Croydon.

Regarding waiting times, we recommend you check the DVSA website early Monday mornings, as this is when they release new tests each week. Waiting times have increased since Covid-19. However, the DVSA are actively trying to reduce these waiting times.

What if I don't like the driving instructor in Croydon you allocate me?

This isn't a problem and we welcome your feedback. All you have to do is call us up and if any money is outstanding put it in writing and we can offer you a refund on the remaining lessons or find you an alternative instructor. It’s extremely rare a pupil asks to change instructors with us, but we do understand you can’t please everyone - so we will always do our best to find you an instructor you will like/get along with!

Do you offer driving lessons in any of the surrounding areas?

Yes, we have instructors offering driving lessons in Sutton, Thornton Heath, Mitcham, Streatham, Tooting and many more of the surrounding areas.

Contact our driving school in Croydon

Where to find us

driveJohnson's Croydon,, 114 Chapman Road, Croydon, CR0 3NW
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