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  • Our driving instructors in Bedford are all local to the area. They'll show you the popular test routes, tricky areas and help you get familiar with the roads in Bedford.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 72 customer reviews

Parveen is a fantastic driving instructor, calm, patient and knowledgable! I learnt so much every lesson and she was always happy to answer any questions I had. Thanks so much.

I have been learning to drive on and off for about 4 years, I saw a few drive johnsons cars around my street so I thought I’d give them a call. After 5 lessons with mark (great guy by the way) he told me I can book my test. 3 weeks later after getting a cancellation, I passed with 1 minor! Wicked instructor and great driving school!

I passed first time with Ranjit as my Instructor she had faith In me, she is calm and a very good instructor, she helped me become confident in myself and put me in the right direction to drive safely and confidently.. Thank you for your time and patience and hard work.

I had previously had lessons with another instructor at another school and i hated it as i wasn't progressing and i am so thankful that i choose to switch to drivejohnsons as i instantly got to begin developing my skills and was even given a tailored programme to help me pass.

My Mother Booked Me Some Driving Lessons With Mr Glantz. He Advised Me I Would Need Somewhere Around 30 Hours To Be Test Ready. I Have 2 More Lessons To Go And Then My Test Next Week. Hopefully I Pass, I Feel More Than Confident About It Will All of Mr Glantz's Help. Thank You!!

With Marks help, Tamzin passed in 5 months with only 3 driving faults. She was always happy and confident with Mark as her instructor. So pleased we found him.

I am so thankful for all of the lessons that I had with Steven, he always picked me up from my house in Olney and then went through the best places to learn in and around Bletchley to help me pass my test.

I just passed my driving test, and I couldn't have done it without amazing instructor! His patience and expertise made all the difference. He provided clear instructions and constructive feedback, which helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. I really appreciated his ability to tailor lessons to my needs and ensure I was well-prepared for the test. Thanks to his support, I feel ready to hit the road safely. Highly recommend!

Atif is an incredible instructor. He helped me to work on my mistakes and flaws whilst driving but also made sure to let me know when I was doing good. He explains things very clearly and his tips and tricks are really helpful. He is very patient, nice, reliable and made me feel comfortable. I would highly recommend.

Honestly I couldn’t recommend him as a driving instructor enough ! Can tell he cares about his students so much and would do anything to support a student the whole way. Can learn so much from him , a guaranteed pass.

I’m so grateful to Mr.Atif for their excellent teaching and patience. Their clear instructions, encouragement, and expert guidance made learning to drive a great experience. Thanks to them, I passed my test with confidence! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive instructor.

I have been in uk for 8 yrs but didn't learn to drive until recent. I wanted to do automatic but my husband says no you should do manual driving it is better!! I tried some lesson with Mark and he told me I am very good at the driving I just need to fix some things for the test. I look forward very much to the rest of my lesson with mark.

I held UK license for 7 years but did not do much driving so i called driving johnson to get some refreshing lessons. I only need to do 3 hours with this great instructor before I feel my confidence is back and I can continue to drive on the roads in UK.

Honestly the best driving instructor about, Atif is a patient and calming person who will help and guide you with driving, he makes sure you are comfortable during lessons! I really enjoyed my lessons with him, I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you for everything Atif!!

Excellent instructor:
- Gives structured lessons to ensure you learn comprehensively but also is flexible to allow you to focus on aspects of driving that make you anxious/need practice on
- Calm and patient enough to make learning a comfortable experience but critical enough to identify important points to focus on
- Punctual! Starts and ends lessons on time.
- Knows how to teach to build confidence. I started without any confidence in driving but now look forward to the next time I can practice driving.

Brilliant instructor, always had patience when doing my lessons, always give positivity when it comes to my driving. Amazing instructor and recommend my instructor Atif anytime. Enjoyed all my lessons. Thank you Atif so much for your time ans help and support through my lessons with you. See you around on the road 😀

A very patient and supportive driving instructor who has made me feel more confident when driving. He always explains things well using different methods and is reassuring when mistakes are made. He is very observant and will tailor his approach to suit you. Really good availability too. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to start taking lessons.

Steven has been a great instructor with my son Cameron. He was on point with everything that Cameron needed to know and taught him brilliantly so brilliant infact he passed first time! I highly recommend Steven for anyone wanting to learn to drive. Thank you again Steven!!!

I highly recommend Atif as a driving instructor. With the patience of a saint, he provided clear and calm guidance throughout my lessons. His expertise and encouragement made a huge difference in my confidence and skills behind the wheel. His flexibility in booking lessons that worked around my office schedule is really commendable. Thanks to Atif, I passed my driving test on the first attempt with only 4 minors. If you're looking for a friendly, calm and supportive instructor, look no further!

Mark has been teaching my son to drive since February and today he passed his test. After starting and stopping with other schools he didn't feel confident in learning to drive.
After a few lessons with Mark he became more confident and positive, he couldn't wait for his next lesson.
Thank you so much for helping him gain this life skill your great!!

I had the best time getting to learn with Steven! He was so helpful and gave me the best advice especially when it came to passing my driving test. If you need to learn to drive then make sure you choose Steven and drivejohnson.

After having 2 bad experiences with others driving instructors , a calm and nice female driving instructors was all I needed. She is really patience and does not get angry if I am making a mistake like most driving instructors do. I am still doing lessons with her but what I love about her is that even though my test date is very soon and I still need learning , she always said that we can do it and she always tries to make me feel relaxed and confident. Thank you! I would recommend her to everyone!!

Definitely best driving Instructor ! Actually takes his time to teach and listens to anything you feel like your stuck on . Couldn’t recommend more !

What a guy put me through the paces and learnt everything and then smashed the test the best about no one compares 🤝

What a great guy!! Highly recommend Mark if your looking to drive. If he can get me passed he can get anyone through the test

I've just passed my test and I'm very grateful to Atif for his support and excellent teaching methods.

Of all the instructors I've had, Atif was the best. He was the most ethical, most patient and a very good teacher.

I was surprised just how easy it was to do maneuvers using his methods. He explained things very well and was always calm if I make a mistake. His car is easy to drive as well.

On top of all that Atif is a great peron in general. He didn't try to rinse me of lessons and never held me back from progressing through the curriculum. He was also too willing to move things around to help me prepare for my test including early morning and late evening lessons. I can't thank him enough.

Rabia helped me pass my driving test after failing with another driving school.

Harry adapted the sessions to my needs and ensured that there was clarity if I was unsure, but also ensured the key subjects were covered. I would tend to reflect after our sessions and go back with copious notes and questions, which Harry always answered or more importantly got me to answer my own questions! As someone who is a detail person I also supplemented the practical sessions with reading and watching a lot of videos!

When I failed my part 3 we had further sessions and for me it was important that I wasn’t just ‘ticking the box’ and the role play sessions with Harry really helped my learning and ensured I was fully prepared. Harry also sat in a number of my lessons with pupils, which really helped my learning.

I would definitely recommend Harry to other potential instructors or those that are approaching standards check or CPD.

What has always been invaluable is the support from yourselves and the P3 workshop last year was a great help.

Steven was a great instructor as he always planned my lessons before and he helped me by always recapping what happened previously to help me learn faster than I thought I could.

Keith is an incredible driving instructor, I went for being extremely nervous to being a confident driver and I have Keith to thank for that. I could not recommend him enough and he a great guy as well!

Amazing instructor, built my confidence from nothing - made me believe in myself and pass first time! Couldn’t have wished for a better instructor.
Thankyou for everything you did to get me this goal that iv been trying to get for so many years but not having the confidence to see it thought - you seriously won’t find a better instructor around

Brilliant Instructor!

Can't believe I've passed my driving test, and first time! Thank you so much Richard.

really good instructor , very calm and patient and flexible with lessons also

Best instructor in Bedford highly recommended to everyone 👌

Passed first time thanks to Manjit!! Couldn't have done it without her, she was so patient with me, always encouraged me and made sure I was confident in myself and never doubted me!! I would definitely recommend her if you're very nervous to begin. :)

Atif is an amazing driving instructor he was very patient and professional and offered great support he make sure you are comfortable during lessons I cannot recommend him enough thank you for everything

Passed my test with Manjit last week, she was so patient with me and helped me feel comfortable on the road. I had bad experiences before with harsh instructors who made me feel so nervous - but and after lots of practice with Manjit I finally feel comfortable. Definitely recommend especially if you are a nervous driver.

Atif is excellent driving instructor his teaching technique help me alot I had lessons from 4 other driving instructor which nearly put me off driving.im Glad I found this Instructor he give me positive attitude made me more confident in driving help me improve my driving skills Which in end result me passing 1st time highly recommended 10 out 10..

I had an amazing time getting to drive with Drive Johnson and Steven as he was an incredible instructor and was great at keeping me calm and showing me how to get my nerves under control.

Ali is a great driving instructor, I passed after 22 hours and first time. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great driving instructor.

I booked some lessons in with Mark as a birthday present for my daughter. After being let down and messed around 3 times in a row with someone else, Mark saved the day and fit her in last minute to make sure she had a lesson on her 17th birthday. Top guy, if your in need of lessons then definitely give these lot a call!

Amazing instructor! Made learning to drive so much less scary for me and more fun. Always on time or early, and so flexible with lessons. He has a really good teaching technique and explains everything to you.
Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive.

I never thought I would pass my test but because of Steven I passed with only five minors and I will always recommend him to everyone.

Honestly, the best teacher you could ask for explains everything in detail is straightforward and you feel so comfortable. I passed with four minors if you want a good reliable automatic instructor Atif is your man.!

A very chilled instructor, explains things in the best way for you. Makes my driving a lot easier. I feel comfortable when doing driving lesson with Atif. I enjoying doing my driving lessons each time.

great patient teacher who always thoroughly explains. experienced and very helpful

Really please with my driver mr glantz. He get me very prepare for test in a few months and makes it very easy. Will always recommend mr glantz for other student he is the greatest

I passed today thank to Atif. He is a reliable and patient driving instructor who will make you feel at ease even if you are nervous or have made a mistake. He explains things really well and gives examples that are easy to understand. He has good availability and will accommodate before/after work hours if needed. To anyone who wants to learn how to drive I would 100% recommend him! Thank you again for all of your support!

I am a very nervous driver had one lesson with manjit made me feel at ease and she was very patient. I learnt more from one lesson with Manjit then with previous instructors.

Our first time pass rate in Bedford Show more
Our 1st time pass rate in your area 92.7% Over the last 12 months
Nearest test centre to Bedford Show more

Nearest test centres to Bedford

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.


DVSA Bedford Driving Test Centre

Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7NY

1st time pass rates

2023-24 52.7%
2022-23 56.0%
2021-22 54.3%

DVSA Letchworth Driving Test Centre

Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, Letchworth SG6 1RF

1st time pass rates

2023-24 54.0%
2022-23 55.0%
2021-22 54.6%

DVSA Bletchley Driving Test Centre

Block 4, Government Buildings, Wilton Hostel, Wilton Avenue, Bletchley MK3 6DH

1st time pass rates

2023-24 46.8%
2022-23 47.6%
2021-22 46.8%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Bedford

When waiting at a roundabout, your danger obviously comes from the right, but keep your head agile and keep glancing ahead too. Look out for that car, van or lorry going ahead that is going to block your right and allow you to go.

Michelle Jeffrey - driving instructor in Bedford

Useful driving test tip for Bedford Show more

Useful driving test tip for Bedford

Always remember, the examiner is more concerned about your all-around observations on a manoeuvre than the manoeuvre itself. Of course, you need to finish in the correct position on the manoeuvre, but that part doesn’t have to be pretty and perfect. If you need to stop, move forwards and backwards a few times. This is not a problem, BUT make sure it’s safe! If you don’t know what is around you before you take a shunt/correction, you could hit an oncoming car or pedestrian in the real world, and that’s far worse than touching the kerb. So, remember, keep looking all around you, don’t stare in the mirrors for too long and stop for any oncoming vehicles coming towards you. For more tips, visit our how-to manoeuvres page.

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

Frequently asked questions...

Where will I be driving during my driving lessons?

If you are a complete beginner, lessons may start on quieter roads such as Tyne Crescent in the idyllic location of Brickhill, where left turns, clutch control and parallel parking can be perfected in the 20mph zones.

Once your confidence grows, the A428 on the edge of the town provides the perfect environment to practise smaller roundabouts, before moving onto trickier areas. When you are ready to join busier traffic, Kempston Road, running in between Bedford Hospital and the River Great Ouse, will allow you to spread your wings a little. To get you up to test standard, the A6 offers excellent opportunities to practise driving on a dual carriageway, tackle larger roundabouts and get used to the area leading up to Manton Lane. By the time your driving lessons in Bedford are complete, you’ll be ready to breeze through your practical test and pass with flying colours.

Do you cover any surrounding areas?

Yes, we do. Our driving school in Bedford has instructors covering many of the surrounding areas, including Milton Earnest, Cardington, Great Barford and more. Popular large areas we cover nearby include:

Do you offer automatic driving lessons in the area?

Many learner drivers are choosing to learn in an automatic vehicle and we have a number of driving instructors providing automatic driving lessons in Bedford.

At driveJohnson's, we boast a pass rate which is double the average for Manton Lane test centre. One of the main reasons we have had so much success in this area is because we only use our own fully vetted instructors for automatic driving lessons. They are trained to help learners with language barriers and learning difficulties too. Our driving school in Bedford also has male and female instructors, so depending on what your preferences are, we have something to suit every requirement.

If you have tried manual lessons in the past and it was challenging, then perhaps consider a trial hour lesson with one of our automatic driving instructors. They tend to get booked up quickly so call us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Do you cover driving test routes in Bedford?

Our driving instructors in Bedford are all from the local area and know the roads and test routes well. They will know exactly where best to start your driving lessons in Bedford, as well as the important roads to take you on as you progress through your learning. Our driving instructors will show you any tricky spots in your area and will make sure you are familiar and confident with all of the known test routes.

Do you have female driving instructors in Bedford?

We are happy to offer a number of female driving instructors in Bedford that can help you pass fast by providing quality driving lessons. We personally handpick all of our local driving instructors and are proud to say that they all have a Grade-A rating.

If you would like to take driving lessons in Bedford with a female instructor or a specific instructor that works with us, we are happy to accommodate this request. Thanks to our large number of instructors, we can help find the perfect one for you.

How can we help you?

Where to find us

driveJohnson's Bedford, Brooklands Avenue, Bedford, MK42 6AB
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