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Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 78 customer reviews

Didn't get along with my old instructo, changed to Paul and he's helped me pass first time. Would recommend.

Paul has been a great instructor - patient and calm, always providing a clear guidance and instructions. I have passed my test first time and I'm sure i wouldn't have been a successful had it not been for Paul,'s help. Thank you!

I passed first time with Paul, he was very patient and understanding. Was very helpful if I needed to go over anything. Thank you Paul! :)

Great instructor, helped me through my test and amazing man!! Can’t thank him enough!

Amazing driving instructor, very helpful, it took me only 6 lessons to pass my driving test. Thank you for that.

Felt really reassured and confident driving with Paul, he helped me crack everything I was struggling with and most importantly got me my pass. Can’t fault his experience, knowledge and good nature!

I have just passed my driving test with no minors after learning with Paul for 4 months - I have really enjoyed all of my lessons and can't wait to start driving!

Paul is super knowledgeable and always answers any question that I have. He is a great instructor and a truly lovely person.

Paul made my learning experience really easy, friendly guy and always on time. Super understanding and made my learning experience enjoyable and easy

Paul, my driving instructor was amazing with teaching me the controls of the car and building my confidence in driving. He was always so patient and helpful in every aspect of the drive. Thank you!

Brilliant instructor, highly recommended for those who want to pass asap. Passed second time round

I have ASD and ADHD so I'm unpredictable lol Paul is patient, calm and a good teacher. He never gave up on me even though I think he wanted to and thousands would of. I'll always remember by driving times with. Thank you I bet you won't have another like me lol

Amazing teacher, very patient and flexible with lessons. Passed first time with him as my only teacher and felt confident afterwards thanks to his teachings.

Paul is very friendly and helpful- he was flexible with booking lessons around my work schedule, and helped me get up to speed really quickly (no pun intended) and was able to pass on my first attempt. Thanks Paul for all the help!

Paul has been a great instructor, easy to arrange lessons with. Very easy to get along with and made me feel confident as a driver and I passed first time, highly recommend!

When I first started driving I was not confident at all , I had never been behind the wheel of a car. Paul was absolutely brilliant when it came to building up my confidence and getting me on the roads . He is very experienced and knows exactly what he’s doing. I couldn’t have hoped for a better instructor, and I highly recommend Paul, they don’t come any better.

Absolutely fantastic instructor with a fantastic sense of humour
Overall great teacher
Who made me pass
Couldn’t recommend him more !!

Paul is an absolutely brilliant instructor. I started off my lessons very nervous to drive (thought it’s something i’d always wanted to do). He always ensured to explain to me how everything works and how to drive confidently yet vigilantly. He was always available and reliable and overall a great person/teacher!
Thanks to Paul I passed first time with only 5 minors.
I highly recommend Paul to any and all new drivers.
Thanks Paul!

Paul is a very patient and passionate instructor. With his encouragement and of course my hard work I was able to pass first time. There were ups and downs throughout the lessons but I got there in the end. Thank you Paul.

Paul was incredibly professional and always patient with me. I can't thank him enough for all of his help and support.

Simply the best and the most professional instructor ever!!! Passed my test today all thanks to Paul and all the effort he put into teaching me how to drive. He was always patient with me, explained any mistakes I made and helped to fix them. I improved so much and feel much more confident about my driving skills. I’m beyond grateful for his hard work and couldn’t recommend a driving instructor any better!!

Great instructor, passed 1st time within 6 months.
Thank you so so much!

I honestly couldn't have passed without him, he always found away to boost my confidence. He had a calm presence and was lovely to drive with. I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

A really great instructor and all-around nice guy. Paul showed great patience and helped me loads in in increasing my confidence on the road. He identified my areas of weakness and focused on turning them into my strengths. Always pleasant and friendly to drive and chat with. Took me from being a very nervous novice to a confident road user looking forward to spending more time behind the wheel.
Just passed my test on my second attempt and think I'm really going to miss my weekly lessons now. Would definitely recommend Paul to any prospective learners.
Thank you so much for everything! ;)

Very patient and understanding, takes his time to make sure you understand what you are doing and why you are doing it, and keeps you motivated to continue your journey to the finish line. Highly recommend!

I would definitely recommend Paul. A great driving instructor with a lot of patience. Passed on the second attempt.

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help over the past months. You've been a great instructor—super patient, full of useful tips, and always easy to learn with. I’ve really appreciated the good chats (and even better song recommendations). Wishing you all the best with the move to Lincoln and the new students—I'm sure they’ll be lucky to have you! Hope the piano practice keeps going strong too.

Paul is an excellent driving instructor who helped me pass my test first time. He is very patient and he helped develop my confidence on the road. Would highly recommend to all learner drivers.

Great instructor and friendly person

very good experience with paul. Very calm environment in lessons and clear instructions and advice on becoming a safe driver.

I had mainly been self taught via my mum but after failing my first test, with a fair few faults, I decided to book a few lessons with Paul. He managed to fit me in with not a lot of warning and gave me some really useful advice not only to pass the test but also to become an all round better driver too. He has a great sense of humour and really put me to ease on my test day. In the end I managed to pass, first time with him, with 0 faults. I really recommend Paul!

Passed my test first time with only 3 minors after just 4 lessons with Paul, he's a great instructor and a really nice guy.

Excellent driving instructor thanks to you, you have guided and pointed me in the right direction, i started with less confidence but now I have a knowledge on how to drive safe. I didn't expect to pass my test first time, but I did and I just want to thank you so much for your time. I would highly recommend to all new learners that are look to drive... Don't hesitate ??

Great teacher and knows his stuff. Would definitely recommend.

First time passed! Very approachable instructor.
We covered everything on my driving test so I felt really confident.

Passed my test first time! Definitely recommend Paul to others, very patient and professional.

Fantastic instructor, really helpful and patient.

Paul is an excellent instructor very patient and creates a relaxing learning environment also very reliable would highly recommend for any learner drivers

Paul has been great, his patience and optimism has helped me through my journey to becoming a driver. He has offered me many tips and tricks, and in times of stress he has always stayed calm. And if you like a bit of rock n roll, he’s your man !
Thanks Paul, just passed today and I couldn’t be happier !

If you are looking for a local and reliable instructor, then look no further than Paul Hirst. He is super friendly and also incredibly professional.

I would highly recommend having Paul as your instructor. He is extremely patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I have over 10 years of experience driving an automatic, so I had to get over a bit of a hurdle, but I ended up passing the first time. He is also friendly and approachable, which helps calm nerves.

Answers to any questions you have. Very careful and supportive. Always on time.

Paul is a phenomenal instructor. With his help I passed first try. Paul has a great manner and adjusts to whether you're confident or a more anxious learner. He explains everything very well, helping you to understand what you're doing right and wrong. All around great instructor!

Quality instructor- knows his stuff definitely. Helped nurture my progress every single lesson- really attentive to any habits and effectively fix them. Passed 2nd time and wouldn't have wanted any other mentor.

I’m so glade i went with drive Johnson’s driving school , paul hirst is a great driving instructor, helped me with my confidence and was friendly
Just two days ago I passed my driving test first time very very pleased only had 7 weeks of driving lessons great instructor thanks Paul

Paul is amazing, my friend recently passed her test with Paul and I had another instructor and was really struggling, so my friend recommended Paul, and I'm so glad she did. He boosted my confidence completely and I past my test within 2 months and first time with 4 minors. Very very happy :)

It was great to learn with Paul as he was super professional and incredibly welcoming. He was great at keeping me calm and made me feel in control all of the time.

Paul is a 5 star instructor I honestly couldn’t recommend him enough! It took a lot for me to be able to write this review but after an uncountable amount of hours and even some tears I finally got there!!! I couldn’t have done it without him !! Thank you so much Paul!

Fantastic instructor, friendly and patient and overall nice guy

Paul has been an fantastic teacher and enjoyable learning with, very reliable too. I recommend Paul to anyone.

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

Nearest test centres to Hemel Hempstead

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 Watford Driving Test Centre

CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford WD25 8HU

1st time pass rates

2023-24 48.3%
2022-23 48.9%
2021-22 52.7%

DVSA St Albans Driving Test Centre

Beauver House, 6 Bricket Road, St Albans AL1 3JX

1st time pass rates

2023-24 44.1%
2022-23 44.0%
2021-22 45.9%

DVSA Luton Driving Test Centre

6 - 10 Adelaide Street, Luton LU1 5BT

1st time pass rates

2023-24 37.0%
2022-23 40.9%
2021-22 41.4%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Hemel Hempstead

When beginning the driving test at the Hemel Hempstead test centre, pupils can fail immediately simply by coming out of the test centre as it is a one-way street. Remember, cars can pull into and out of the car park, so be sure to keep to the left side (normal road position) as you drive out of the car park.

Michelle Connelly - driving instructor in Hemel Hempstead

Useful driving test tip for Hemel Hempstead Show more

Useful driving test tip for Hemel Hempstead

With so many potholes on the roads today, make sure you check your mirrors before you go around them. Try to identify the potholes more than 100 metres away, check your interior and door mirror in good time, then recheck them just before you change direction.

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

Frequently asked questions...

Do you have automatic driving instructors in Hemel Hempstead?

Yes, we do. Our automatic driving instructors have many years of experience and an extremely high first-time pass rate. They can pick you up from home, college/school, work etc.

What’s the furthest areas you go to outside of Hemel Hempstead?

Fortunately, we cover literally every area in and around Hemel Hempstead. We have many instructors covering Hemel Hempstead and some will cover up to Watford, St Albans, Berkhamsted and more, so this shouldn’t be an issue. Just tell us your pick-up and drop-off locations when you book in so we can allocate you the right instructor.

Do you have instructors in Hemel Hempstead who are patient, friendly and don’t shout?

We believe all of our instructors fit the qualities mentioned above. We listen to feedback and if any of our instructors received complaints, then we would take the complaint extremely seriously.

Learning to drive can be extremely challenging for some people, and everyone learns at different speeds. We welcome nervous pupils and we genuinely believe we have the instructors to look after them too.

Are you the best driving school in Hemel Hempstead?

Claiming you're the best is quite a bold statement and it is a matter of opinion, but we do believe we are right up there. We are the largest driving school covering Hemel Hempstead and we have a very high first time pass rate (91.9%). Being the largest company in the area with one of the highest pass rates should give most customers the confidence to choose us.

Does Hemel Hempstead have a driving test centre?

Hemel Hempstead no longer has a driving test centre which means you will need to travel to another area to take your test. The nearest test centres are Watford, St Albans and Luton.

Due to needing to take your test in another area, we always make sure that you have driving lessons in your test area. This means you will experience driving lessons in Luton, driving lessons in St Albans or driving lessons in Watford depending on where you can take your test.

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driveJohnson's Hemel Hempstead, 121 Hodds Hill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QG
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