Driving Lessons In
South Ockendon

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Manual & Automatic Lessons

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Helping Pupils Pass Since 2005

Learn To Drive With The Experts

Manual & Automatic Lessons

Pass Your Driving Test Fast

Book Quality Driving Lessons With driveJohnson’s

We have been offering affordable driving lessons in South Ockendon since 2005!
Our first-time pass rate last year was 92.5% - join the pass first-time club today!
Ask yourself why are we the go-to driving school for so many celebrities, footballers and actors? Because we get the job done!
Driving lessons in South Ockendon carried out by Grade A driving instructors in South Ockendon, on standby to help you pass first-time!

Why driveJohnson’s?

Trusted Driving School In South Ockendon

Don’t pay more than you need to: save money in the long run with our driving school in South Ockendon. Our average learner passes in just 26 hours - that’s half the national average!
Highest review score for national driving schools in the UK on Trustpilot. 4.9 out of 5 pupils would recommend us!
Check out our Hall of Fame and see the conveyor belt of pupil passes. We upload more pass pictures than any other driving school in the UK. #FACT

Automatic Driving Lessons In South Ockendon

Tired of pressing the clutch pedal down constantly in slow-moving traffic? Then try automatic driving lessons in South Ockendon!
We call our pupils after their first lesson for feedback. The biggest feedback we receive from our automatic customers is they felt relaxed in their first lesson.
All of our automatic driving instructors in South Ockendon are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year as well as the DVSA’s standards check.

Recent Success Stories

Thousands of learners pass with us each year - are you ready to join them?

Sal

0 driver faults

05/11/2026

Gulam Nahid

Leo Mugford

5 driver faults

05/11/2026

Patrick Morris

Matthew Jones

3 driver faults

05/11/2026

Daniel Williamson

Jackson Geary

2 driver faults

04/11/2026

David Taylor

Meraj Alam

2 driver faults

04/11/2026

Hamed Qasimi

Layna Ingram

4 driver faults

04/11/2026

Simon S

Bobby Whitehead

3 driver faults

04/11/2026

Shelley Wood

Ali W

0 driver faults

04/11/2026

Jahanzeeb Iqbal

Explore our Hall of Fame

My daughter just finished learning to drive with Thomas and passed her test first time. We couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor for her. He was reliable, trustworthy and made her feel comfortable from the first lesson. Will be recommending him to all of my friends!

Lisa Peacock

Tom is unquestionably an excellent teacher. He has taught me how to drive responsibly and safely with the help of his instruction and patience. He really makes us feel at ease, and I am grateful for the support, confidence, and trust he brings. I'd suggest Tom wholeheartedly.
- Thank you Tom

Shyam Mohan

Thanks Thomas for making it possible for me to pass my driving test first time, couldnt have done it without you.

Dale Holmes

Tom was a great instructor. He was very patient at the start and gave me excellent advice and teaching so I was able to pass my test first time. Would highly recommend.

Dillan Prajapati

Tom is a really good instructor. Supportive, calm, friendly and patient. He is flexible to date and time changes. He was my wife's instructor as well. Both of us passed first time. I would recommend him to anybody looking to start driving lessons. Thank you very much Tom

Tony Peter

Just passed my driving test with Tommy, top guy and quality instructor. Cheers Thomas.

Tommy Penn

10/10 service from Thomas and the staff at drivejohnsons. Top driving instructor and would highly recommend. Cheers!

Ethan Woodard

Thank you Tom! Great instructor

Reeva

Loved my lessons with Thomas, they were very informative, well structured and enjoyable! Thomas is really knowledgable and definitely knows his stuff, if you're looking for driving lessons I would highly recommend Thomas.

Olivia Kline

Tom is absolutely lovely teacher! He is trying all he can that you would learn and pass your exam! Massive Thank You to Tom for giving me useful lessons and patience during this time !

Enrika

Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 11 customer reviews

Test Tip Of The Month For South Ockendon

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 are completed.

Abu Choudhury

Driving instructor in South Ockendon

Useful Driving Test Tip For South Ockendon

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

Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Nearest test centres to South Ockendon

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 Tilbury Driving Test Centre

Montana House, Russell Road, Tilbury RM18 7AE

1^st time pass rates

2023-2024 51.1%

2022-2023 42.8%

2021-2022 44.8%

DVSA Hornchurch (London) Driving Test Centre

75 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Romford RM12 6JX

1^st time pass rates

2023-2024 50.5%

2022-2023 51.5%

2021-2022 51.3%

DVSA Erith (London) Driving Test Centre

Crabtree, Manor Way North, Erith DA17 6LJ

1^st time pass rates

2023-2024 41.4%

2022-2023 34.5%

2021-2022 28.4%

Frequently asked questions...

At our driving school in South Ockendon, we understand that you want to pass your test as quickly and safely as possible. Driving is a skill for life, which is why we take a great deal of care when it comes to your lessons. All of the lessons you have with one of our instructors are well thought out and designed specifically for your progression.

Your driving instructor will try to push you during your lessons and will take you along busy roads, such as the A13, where you will learn to deal with driving at speed, along with heavy traffic. We will also take you to quieter areas, such as Bulphan or North Ockendon, where you will be able to practise all of your manoeuvres.

Yes, we have a great network of driving instructors locally and this includes female instructors. Our female driving instructors in South Ockendon are all local to the area and test route specialists, able to teach you the tricky hotspots that might catch you out on your test. If you would feel more comfortable learning with a female instructor, let our friendly Bookings Team know on 0330 124 4877 and they will pair you with a woman instructor who has availability that suits you.

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Where to find us

driveJohnson's, South Rd, South Ockendon, RM15 6NU

Driving Lessons In
South Ockendon

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