Driving Lessons In Bedford

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Trusted Driving School In Bedford

  • Pass fast by taking your driving lessons in Bedford with driveJohnson's!
  • All of our driving instructors are rated a minimum of 4.7 out of 5 stars online!
  • We have a fantastic, higher than average first-time pass rate!
  • We have pupils regularly passing in 10–15 hours from scratch, so rest assured we won’t long your lessons out!
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Our Driving School Offers More

  • driveJohnson's driving school in Bedford has driving instructors who will cater to all abilities and needs.
  • Already have experience? Give our 2-hour assessment lesson a try so your instructor can see where you're at and develop an excellent plan for your future lessons.
  • Did you know we have the highest review score for a national driving school on Trustpilot? We average 4.9 out of 5!
  • 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.

Automatic Driving Lessons In Bedford

  • Unsure if auto is for you? Trial our automatic driving lessons in Bedford and if you don’t like your first 1-hour lesson, just let us know in writing for a refund!
  • All of our automatic driving instructors in Bedford are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year as well as the DVSA’s standards check.
  • 9 out of 10 of our automatic customers continue their lessons up to their driving test. 8 out of 10 pass first time! #FACT

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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Mark is a great guy and fantastic instructor! so easy going and made lessons enjoyable

Atif is awesome! He instilled a sense of ease and calm in me, and explains things in the best way for you. I felt comfortable during lessons with him. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone!

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.

Fantastic time learning with Drive Jonson's and Steven as it was incredibly efficient from the start and I had help every step of the way.

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

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 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.

Super Steven! He is an outstanding instructor and it was great to have him as my instructor.

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 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.

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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

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.

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Anthony Johnson

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Frequently asked questions...

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

Starting driving lessons for many of you reading this means you will be investing hundreds of pounds so you can convert that green provisional licence to a shiny pink one. With over 20 local instructors at your disposal, we will carefully listen to your driving requirements, availability and preferences and pair you with one of our instructors with a minimum feedback score of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Driving Test Centre Information

Bedford test centre average pass rate

2024-25 55.94%
2023-24 56.71%
2022-23 57.97%

driveJohnson's instructors combined first time pass rate for Bedford over the last 3 years: 92.2%

2024-25 92.70%
2023-24 92.10%
2022-23 91.70%
Test centres address: Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7NY

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