Automatic driving lessons in Colindale

Learn near Colindale station or start on quieter side streets if you’re new to driving. As you progress, work on busier junctions towards the A5 and Grahame Park.

£35 per hour 2-hour minimum (£70)

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Practice roads in Colindale

The timber canopy over the entrance to Colindale Underground station
Colindale Underground station (2026). Photo by Quintin Soloviev. CC BY 4.0. Resized WebP.

  • Streets off Colindale Avenue

    Start with moving off, pulling in and meeting oncoming traffic when parked cars take up some of the road. Around the station, practise spotting pedestrians and reading restrictions before choosing a safe place to stop.

  • Colindale Avenue and the A5

    When you’re ready for the signal-controlled junction, work on reading lane arrows early, approaching the lights at a speed that gives you time to react and leaving room for traffic ahead to clear.

  • Aerodrome Road and Grahame Park Way

    Use the roads around Grahame Park to practise following signs through several junctions in a row. A useful exercise is to choose lanes without prompts and continue safely if you miss a turn.

These are places to practise specific skills. DVSA does not publish its test routes. What to expect on your practical test

Planning your practical test

Test centres to check

Start by checking Hendon (London) in the DVSA finder. Mill Hill (London) is another option if you already practise north of Colindale. Look up the address and any arrival instructions for the centre you book.

Choosing a test time

If your journey involves the A5, check for roadworks or lane closures before leaving. Before test day, try the journey at roughly the same time on a comparable day. Allow enough time to deal with delays without rushing the last few junctions.