Driving Lessons In Colchester

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Pass Fast With driveJohnson’s Driving School in Colchester

  • Book driving lessons in Colchester with our friendly, professional instructors to learn expert driving skills for life!
  • We will pair you with a top-quality, Grade-A driving instructor local to you to help you pass first time!
  • Our driving school in Colchester offers a no quibble refund on any unused driving lessons from block bookings!
  • Driven before and unsure of how many hours you need to pass your driving test? Try our famous assessment lesson now!
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Leading Driving Instructors In Colchester

Learn With Our Established Driving School

  • If you're looking for a driving school in Colchester to help you pass as quickly as possible, we're the driving school for you.
  • Save money in the long run with our driving instructors in Colchester. Our average learner passes in just 26 hours - that’s half the national average!
  • We boast the highest Trustpilot review score for national driving schools in the UK at 4.9 out of 5!
  • Check out our Hall of Fame to see a sample of our happy learners. We upload more pass pictures than any other driving school in the UK! #FACT

Choose driveJohnson’s for Quality Tuition

  • Our driving instructors in Colchester are all local to the area and know the test routes back to front - you would be surprised how many instructors don’t know the driving test routes!
  • We handpick the top driving instructors in the area to work with us and regular assess them to ensure that their lessons meet our very high standards of teaching. This means your chances of passing your test quicker and first time will be higher with us!
  • Try driving lessons in Colchester with us to meet your instructor and see what lessons with us would be like. We are confident you won't be disappointed!

Extras that other driving schools just can't offer

  • Loyalty programme - lots of free resources as your progress with your learning

  • Learners app - where you can observe your instructor feedback and more

  • Access downloadable test routes

  • We never outsource your lessons like the intensive course companies - receive a loyal driveJohnson's instructor!

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Very patient instructor who makes every lesson interesting. I passed first time - Thank you Paul!

Paul is a great instructor who clearly knows what he's doing and has lots of experience. Would 100% recommend Paul to anyone looking for driving lessons with an instructor they can trust.

Passed first time thanks to Paul, he is a nice, patient guy with great teaching methods that will ensure that you become a safe driver, highly recommend to anyone looking for an instructor

Passed first time, very helpful instructor All my lessons were enjoyable and informative throughout, This is what was needed.

Great instructor. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to pass first time.

Great lessons, really easygoing instructor. Would recommend 100%

After a bad experience with a pervious instructor was absolutely delighted to find Natalie. Patient and positive in every lesson. I highly recommend her for your learning-to-drive journey!

One word: Brilliant

Thank you so much for helping me pass my test before going back to University. I honestly couldn't have done it without you and I will miss our lessons!

She is the best instructor in colchester and I recommend her to everyone .
Thank you

Amazing instructor. Lessons were always fun and always walked away from each lesson feeling like I had improved and learnt new skills. I Passed first time with 1 fault.

Test Tip Of The Month For Colchester

When taking your driving test in Colchester, make sure you are confident with the Greenstead roundabout - a multiple mini roundabout. Make sure that you are looking at road signs and road markings, and are aware of other road users who may not be in the correct lane.

Paul Abbess

Driving instructor in Colchester

Useful Driving Test Tip For Colchester

When you are on the independent driving part of the test, it's common to miss your mirrors and signalling when listening to and following the satnav. Remember, every time you hear a new direction, be prepared to check your mirrors and put a signal on if needed.

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Anthony Johnson

Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions...

Yes, we do. They start as early as 7am and work as late as 9pm on most weekdays. They are all highly experienced and have fantastic 5 star feedback ratings.

Yes, we do. We have fantastic female driving instructors in Colchester who are all highly rated and in demand for driving lessons. We would suggest you book quickly to avoid disappointment.

When taking your driving lessons in Colchester you will start near the outskirts of Old Heath and you could take a route towards Rowhedge, Abberton or in towards the town centre where you will find more complex junctions. With the new test changes implemented in 2018 you will definitely find yourself on a dual carriageway such as the A133 which takes you past the University of Essex's Colchester campus. Whatever route you get, you can be confident on your test day that your driveJohnson’s driving instructor has shown you the vital test route areas!

Here are some examples of the surrounding areas our driving school in Colchester covers within and outside of the city: Marks Tey, Tiptree, Mersea Island, Brightling Sea, Elmstead, Dedham, Great Bentley, Clacton-on-Sea, Ipswich and more.

Yes, we do. To avoid disappointment, always let your instructor know in advance if you need to change your pick-up or drop-off location. As long as they have 24 hours' notice, they should be able to implement your pick-up/drop-off preference without it affecting pupils booked in before or after your lesson.

Start learning to drive with us with our affordable driving lessons and top-quality driving instruction. All of our driving instructors in Colchester are qualified and know the city well. Specialising in first time pass is what we do, so knowing the areas around the test centre is vital. On your driving lessons, you will start near the outskirts of Old Heath and you could take a route towards Rowhedge, Abberton or in towards the town centre where you will find more complex junctions. With the new test changes implemented in 2018 you will definitely find yourself on a dual carriageway such as the A133 which takes you past the University of Essex Colchester campus. Whatever route you get, you can be confident on your test day that your driveJohnson’s instructor has shown you the vital test route areas!

Our 1st time pass rate in your area 92.1% Over the last 12 months

Nearest test centres to Colchester

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 Colchester Driving Test Centre

Grange Way, Colchester CO2 8HF

1st time pass rates

2023-24 46.5%
2022-23 44.1%
2021-22 46.2%

DVSA Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Centre

103 - 105 Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6QA

1st time pass rates

2023-24 51.1%
2022-23 49.5%
2021-22 52.8%

DVSA Ipswich Driving Test Centre

Wentworth Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich IP3 9SW

1st time pass rates

2023-24 59.9%
2022-23 61.8%
2021-22 58.5%

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driveJohnson's Colchester, Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, CO2 8TE
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