At GR8Drive near Berkhamstead HP4 we pride ourselves in offering professional Driving Lessons at affordable prices in Berkhamstead by DSA qualified Driving Instructors starting from as little as £9.90 per hour with our amazing 10 driving lessons for £99 deal.
GR8Drive near Berkhamstead is an independently run Driving School offering high quality driving lessons in and around Borehamwood, Harrow, Pinner, Hatchend, Northwood, Ruislip, Oxhey, Stanmore, North Bushey, Carpenders Park, Wembley, Edgware and surrounding areas.
Whether you are a complete novice getting behind the steering wheel for the very first time in Berkhamstead HP4, or a more experienced learner who has already had a number of lessons, even if you have a full licence but want to top up on your skills and confidence, GR8Drive could be the Driving School you're looking for.
As an independent Driving School near Berkhamstead we can provide high quality training at very affordable prices with lessons tailored to the individual pupil so you can be taught at the best pace to suit you in the Borehamwood WD6 area. We teach in a calm and patient manner which puts even the most nervous pupils at ease very quickly.
A possibility of rural roads will represent a different hazard due to high speeds and the ability to negotiate bends correctly. High speed A roads such as the A1, A411 and A1081 are also likely. A good understanding of joining such roads with reference to oncoming traffic speed is important.
1 in 6 of the driving test manoeuvres will be asked for with a 1 in 3 chance of the emergency stop procedure.
We offer quality manual driving lessons in Borehamwood and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help learners in Bearkhamstead to pass their driving test and be a safe driver for life. We are one of the best driving schools in Borehamwood and all our driving instructors have passed the ADI test on their first attempt with a high grade! All our pupils in Borehamwood will get quality driving lessons that's guarantee best value for money. We believe learning to drive should be enjoyable and we know it from our experience that you will learn more quicker and easy if your driving lesson is fun and interesting in a friendly and professional environment.
The DVSA recommends that pupils take approximately 45 hours of tuition combined with 22 hours of private practice to reach test standard. Our aim at GR8Drive is to not only make you a confident driver, but also to reach test standard in the shortest time possible. On average pupils taking driving lessons in Borehamwood with GR8Drive Driving School need 30 hours worth of driving lessons to get them to test standard. This is because we only recruit local driving instructors and so all your driving lessons Borehamwood will be focused around your local area. So, by the time your test arrives, not only will you be a confident driver, but you will also be familiar with the testing area.
Below you will see a CONTACT US button showing the driving lessons Bearkhamstead prices. If you wish to go ahead and book some Borehamwood driving lessons then simply click on the booking form and fill out your details. Once we have received your form a GR8Drive Borehamwood representative will call you to arrange your Berkhamstead driving lessons.
If you still have some questions about Berkhamstead driving lessons or learning to drive in general then why not request a call back,text or email us? A GR8Drive Berkhamstead HP4 representative will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your query. Call the friendly people at GR8Drive on 07791 674 839 and get driving today!.
High First Time Pass Rates
We believe that our extremely high first time pass rates can be attributed to our high quality training and supportive nature we provide to our Pupils.
Having extensive knowledge of test areas used by Watford examiners on driving tests really does help in settling a pupil into a driving test and gives them an increased chance of passing first time. At GR8Drive we sit in on all driving tests with our Pupil's to make them feel more relaxed and supported whilst taking their test. This also has the added bonus of your instructor being able to give you tips on any errors occured on test.
Despite the recession we are finding more and more people are wanting to learn to drive and our low prices and high pass rates make that dream become a reality!...
See what our Pupils say about us on our You Tube Page.
Take Your Driving Test In Watford
Watford Test Centre in Otterspool Way is one of the most popular driving test centres for local residents in Watford and Hertfordshire. GR8Drive Instructors will familiarise you with roads and the local areas such as Watford High Street, Bushey Heath, Bushey Mead, Radlett and other areas that you may travel on for your driving test in Watford.
Watford Driving Test Centre is situated around the outskirts of London. The type of driving test roads will be varied and may include rural country driving, dual carriageways and high speed A roads. Busy town roads are to include various roundabouts, crossroads, junctions and possibly one-way-systems. Residential roads often form part of the driving test and are an ideal location to demonstrate 1 of the possible 6 manoeuvre that the testing examiner will require. These residential roads can be hazardous due to narrow lanes and meeting oncoming vehicles in Watford.
Areas covered: Berkhamstead HP4 and surrounding areas.
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10 Hour Beginner Course - £99
Your first few driving lessons can be challenging in Berkhamstead. The 10 hour Beginners Course in Borehamwood is designed and structured to take you through these first steps at your own pace.
We will start you on quiet roads in Borehamwood and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. CALL 07791 674 839.
This course is for pupil's with NO previous driving experience and follows the DVSA syllabus.
How It Works......
This course is split into 2 parts. Take 3 x 2 hour slots at the beginning holding 2 x 2 hour slots back for test week. In between pay normal rates of 10 hours for £200.
Our Refresher Driving Lessons and Courses in Berkhamstead and surrounding areas are ideal for pupils that haven't driven for a long time or have lost confidence on the road.
Our Refresher courses in Aldenham start from just £180 for 10 hours of professional tuition by a DSA qualified Driving Instructor.
20 Hour Student Course - £349
Our Student deal offers amazing value 20 hours of professional driving tuition for just £349 then additional lessons charged at £20 per hour for blocks of 10 charged at £200! Course follows the DSA syllabus taking you to test standard combining the terms of our 10 for £99 deal and 10 for £150 deal. CALL 07791 674 839.
Then You Pay 10 lessons £200 (our normal course rates) until ready for test!...
This course is for pupil's with NO previous driving experience and follows the DSA syllabus.
Take The Final 4hrs On Test Week As 2 x 2 Hour Slots
20 Hour Intensive Driving Course - £390
Our Intensive Course in Watford is designed for Students that have limited time and need to learn to drive in a hurry. The 20 hour course can be fitted around your schedule and requirements.
This course is aimed at learners on an intermediate level, with some main road experience and little or no reversing experience. The course will include 20 hours of training which will cover all aspects of the driving test, including a pre-test mock exam. The duration of this course could be from 5 to 10 days.
Intensive courses are ideal for drivers who want to pass within a fixed amount of time. Intensive courses work best for the learner driver who has some experience and who just needs to tidy up their driving.
Please note: intensive courses are not ideal for nervous drivers who dislike pressure.. Those who like a challenge please apply.
The course covers all the basics to more advanced and complex driving preparing you for your driving test! CALL 07791 674 839.
* Please note: Car hire for test is charged at £79 (before 10am and must be pre-booked and paid for a minimum of one month before test to ensure availability).
3 Hour Taster Package - £45
This 3 hour course split into 2 slots of 1.5 hours each is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive.
We will start you on quiet roads and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. (terms and conditions apply)
5 Hour Package - £75
This 5 hour course split into 2 slots of 2 x 2 hours and 1 slot of one hour is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive or who are ready to take a driving test and just need a few hours practice.
We will start you on quiet roads and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. (terms and conditions apply)
Pass Plus
Pass plus is a Course of approx 6 hours of lessons, taken after you have passed your Driving Test, aiming to make you a more competent and confident driver.
Pass Plus can entitle you to cheaper car insurance.
Borehamwood has its own Driving Test Centre and is also closely situated near Watford Driving Test Centre.
Borehamwood Driving Test Centre
Borehamwood Driving Test Centre is located in and around busy urban roads and street. A thorough understanding of one-way-systems, junctions, roundabouts and crossroads is essential. Included with these busy systems, quiet, narrow residential roads are often taken during the driving test where hazards can occur due to narrow lanes and oncoming vehicles.
A possibility of rural roads will represent a different hazard due to high speeds and the ability to negotiate bends correctly. High speed A roads such as the A1, A411 and A1081 are also likely. A good understanding of joining such roads with reference to oncoming traffic speed is important.
1 in 4 of the driving test manoeuvres will be asked for with a 1 in 3 chance of the emergency stop procedure.
Driving tests cannot be booked through the test centres directly. To book a driving test, there are 2 options; by phone or online.
Book a driving test by phone
To book a practical driving test at the Borehamwood driving test centres by phone, call the DSA on 0300 200 1122
Book your driving test online
To book your driving test online for Borehamwood Driving Test Centre, see the learning to drive section for all DSA contact information.
Watford has its own Driving Test Centre.
Watford Driving Test Centre
The driving test from Watford Driving Test Centre will involve many road types. Situated near rural roads, these types of roads feature on this test on many occasions. Busy town roads will include various roundabouts, junctions and crossroads. Residential streets are likely as these tend to be narrow and can be hazardous for learners due to oncoming vehicles and narrow width constraints. High speed A roads such as the A41 dual carriageway system is common place.
Expect a single test manoeuvre from the possible 4 with the emergency stop procedure having a 1 in 4 possibility of being requested. The examiner will set aside 10 minutes of test time for the independent part of the test.
To gain further understanding of the various roads you will be taking during the driving test from Watford Driving Test Centre, visit the driving test routes section. Concentrate on the difficult areas of Watford.
Book a driving test at Watford driving test centre Driving tests cannot be booked through the test centres directly. To book a driving test, there are 2 options; by phone or online.
To book a practical driving test at the Watford driving test centres by phone, call the DVSA on 0300 200 1122
Watford Driving Test Centre Address
CP House
Otterspool Way
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 8HU
Berkhamstead
The earliest recorded spelling of the town's name is the 10th century Anglo-Saxon Beorhðanstædæ. The first part originates from the Old Celtic word Bearroc, meaning "hilly place"; alternatively it may originate from the Old English words beorg, meaning "hill", or berc or beorc, meaning "birch". The latter part, "hamsted", derives from the Old English word for homestead, and thus the town can be understood as either the "homestead amongst the hills" or the "homestead among the birches".
Local historian Percy Birtchnell identified over 50 different spellings and epithets for the town's name since the writing of the Domesday Book; the present spelling was adopted in 1937.[11][12] Other spellings included: "Berkstead", "Berkampsted", "Berkhampstead", "Muche Barkhamstede", "Berkhamsted Magna", "Great Berkhamsteed" and "Berkhamstead". The town's local nickname is "Berko".
An Early Middle Bronze Age (c.1500 to 1300 BC) copper Chisel found in Berkhamsted.
Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman artefacts show that the Berkhamsted area of the Bulbourne Valley has been settled for over 5,000 years. The discovery of a large number of worked flint chips provides Neolithic evidence of on-site flint knapping in the centre of Berkhamsted. Several settlements dating from the Neolithic to the Iron Age (about 4500–100 BC) have been discovered south of Berkhamsted. Three sections of a late Bronze Age to Iron Age (1200–100 BC) bank and ditch, sixteen feet (five metres) wide by seven to thirteen feet (two to four metres) high and known as Grim's Ditch, are found on the south side of the Bulbourne Valley.[21][22] Another Iron Age dyke with the same name is on Berkhamsted Common, on the north side of the valley.
In the late Iron Age, prior to the Roman occupation, the valley would have been within Catuvellauni territory. The Bulbourne Valley was rich in timber and iron ore. In the late Iron Age, a four-square-mile (ten-square-kilometre) area around Northchurch became a major iron production centre, now considered to be one of the most important late Iron Age and Roman industrial areas in England. Iron production led to the settlement of a Roman town at Cow Roast,[26] about two miles (three kilometres) northwest of Berkhamsted. Four first century iron smelting bloomeries at Dellfield (one mile (two kilometres) northwest of the town centre) provide evidence of industrial activity in Berkhamsted. Production ceased at the end of the Roman period. Other evidence of Roman-British occupation and activity in the Berkhamsted area, includes a pottery kiln on Bridgewater Road. The town's high street still follows the line of the Roman-engineered Akeman Street, which had been a pre-existing route from St Albans (Verulamium) to Cirencester (Corinium).
During Roman occupation the countryside close to Verulamium was subdivided into a series of farming estates. The Berkhamsted area appears to have been divided into two or three farming estates, each including one or more masonry villa buildings, with tiled roofs and underfloor heating.
The remains of a villa were found close to the river in 1973 in the adjacent village of Northchurch. The oldest building, made of timber, was built in AD 60, rebuilt using stone in the early 2nd century, and enlarged to a ten-room building around AD 150. The house may have been empty for a period, reoccupied in the 4th century, and abandoned in the late 4th or early 5th century.
A Roman-British villa, dyke, and temple were found 1.25 miles (2.01 km) NNW of the castle, near Frithesden, at the edge of the Berkhamsted Golf Course. Excavations in 1954 revealed masonry foundations and tesserae floors. Together, the villa, dyke and temple form a unique complex, suggesting occupation in the late Iron Age and Roman period.
Two flint and tile walls from a Roman building were found north of Berkhamsted Castle in 1970. The construction of the castle's earthworks in the Middle Ages may have damaged this building.[29][35]
Anglo-Saxon settlement
Berkhamsted Castle was extremely well defended, with two ditches and three sets of earthworks around the oblong bailey, and a further ditch around the motte. Although no worked stone remains on the curtain wall, its flint rubble core survives for amost the full circuit of the bailey.
The outer defences also survive well, although the railway, built in 1838, has cut through the outer gate and earthwork defences.
Access to the site is now from the south-west, but the castle’s main entrance was to the south, and would have opened to a wooden bridge across the moat. The remains of some of the structures that occupied the bailey, one of which was probably a chapel, survive on the west side.
The substantial motte stands at the north-east corner of the enclosure, and commands impressive views over the surrounding area. On the top are the foundations of the circular keep, 18 metres in diameter. Within the keep is a well.
GR8Drive Featured On LBC Radio
Gaz Reynolds (owner of GR8Drive) was asked to appear on the Nick Ferrari Show on LBC Radio on 21.06.13 to conduct a driving experiment with an experienced driver of 27 years from the Harrow area who urgently wanted to refresh his driving skills.
Nick Ferrari set a challenge with caller Alan (from Kenton in Harrow) to take a mock driving test on air with a well established driving school in Harrow-GR8Drive and Gaz Reynolds.
Whilst on the show Gaz emphasised road safety and how our Pupils are taught safe driving skills for life in and around Harrow.
Gaz Reynolds said at the end of the interview to reporter Tom Swarbrick of LBC Radio; "I had so much fun doing the show and it gave me an opportunity to emphasise how we all have a responsibility as drivers to ensure that we keep our roads safe!"
Gaz went on to say; "The show was recorded in Harrow in busy peak hour traffic so it was a real challenge for Alan who took part in the show and took on the challenge of taking a mock driving test 27 years after he passed his original test.
Pre-book Service
Because GR8Drive is a very busy Driving School we are only able to offer a block booking service to ensure quality service and to guarantee availability.
All courses must be pre-booked and paid for in advance (this includes car hire for test).
Hours Of Business
GR8Drive is open from 7am to 9pm 7 days per week (except Bank Holidays).
Availability
Waiting times can vary but generally there are waiting times of up to 8 weeks (in peak season eg summer and other holiday times) Normal waiting times vary between one and three weeks. If you want short notice lessons we are unlikely to be able to help you!
Specilal Offers
Our special offers such as the Total Beginner Course, Refresher Courses and Student Deals operate between 10am and 6pm 7 days per week and are subject to availability.
* Please do check availability before paying for these courses as they are extremely popular!
Contact Us
If you have any queries you can contact us via the Contact Us Page.
GR8Drive And Gaz Reynolds Interview On Radio Harrow
Our Berkmastead Driving School covers Pinner, Harrow, High Wycombe, Hillingdon, Radlett, Northwood, Bushey, Pinner, West Watford, Harrow Weald, Wealdstone, Greenhill, Harrow On The Hill, Ruislip, Eastcote, Sudbury, Wembley and surrounding areas including all the HA and WD post codes.
GR8Drive is a well established block booking Driving School based in Harrow which has been featured on 
As an independent Driving School near Berkhamstead we can provide high quality training at very affordable prices with lessons tailored to the individual pupil so you can be taught at the best pace to suit you in the Borehamwood WD6 area. We teach in a calm and patient manner which puts even the most nervous pupils at ease very quickly.
We offer quality manual driving lessons in Borehamwood and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help learners in Bearkhamstead to pass their driving test and be a safe driver for life. We are one of the best driving schools in Borehamwood and all our driving instructors have passed the ADI test on their first attempt with a high grade! All our pupils in Borehamwood will get quality driving lessons that's guarantee best value for money. We believe learning to drive should be enjoyable and we know it from our experience that you will learn more quicker and easy if your driving lesson is fun and interesting in a friendly and professional environment.
Below you will see a CONTACT US button showing the driving lessons Bearkhamstead prices. If you wish to go ahead and book some Borehamwood driving lessons then simply click on the booking form and fill out your details. Once we have received your form a GR8Drive Borehamwood representative will call you to arrange your Berkhamstead driving lessons.
We believe that our extremely high first time pass rates can be attributed to our high quality training and supportive nature we provide to our Pupils.
Watford Test Centre in Otterspool Way is one of the most popular driving test centres for local residents in Watford and Hertfordshire. GR8Drive Instructors will familiarise you with roads and the local areas such as Watford High Street, Bushey Heath, Bushey Mead, Radlett and other areas that you may travel on for your driving test in Watford.
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Your first few driving lessons can be challenging in Berkhamstead. The 10 hour Beginners Course in Borehamwood is designed and structured to take you through these first steps at your own pace.
We will start you on quiet roads in Borehamwood and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. CALL 07791 674 839.
Our Refresher Driving Lessons and Courses in Berkhamstead and surrounding areas are ideal for pupils that haven't driven for a long time or have lost confidence on the road.
Our Student deal offers amazing value 20 hours of professional driving tuition for just £349 then additional lessons charged at £20 per hour for blocks of 10 charged at £200! Course follows the DSA syllabus taking you to test standard combining the terms of our 10 for £99 deal and 10 for £150 deal. CALL 07791 674 839.
Our Intensive Course in Watford is designed for Students that have limited time and need to learn to drive in a hurry. The 20 hour course can be fitted around your schedule and requirements.
This 3 hour course split into 2 slots of 1.5 hours each is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive.
This 5 hour course split into 2 slots of 2 x 2 hours and 1 slot of one hour is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive or who are ready to take a driving test and just need a few hours practice.
Pass plus is a Course of approx 6 hours of lessons, taken after you have passed your Driving Test, aiming to make you a more competent and confident driver.
Pass Plus can entitle you to cheaper car insurance.
Borehamwood Driving Test Centre is located in and around busy urban roads and street. A thorough understanding of one-way-systems, junctions, roundabouts and crossroads is essential. Included with these busy systems, quiet, narrow residential roads are often taken during the driving test where hazards can occur due to narrow lanes and oncoming vehicles.
The driving test from Watford Driving Test Centre will involve many road types. Situated near rural roads, these types of roads feature on this test on many occasions. Busy town roads will include various roundabouts, junctions and crossroads. Residential streets are likely as these tend to be narrow and can be hazardous for learners due to oncoming vehicles and narrow width constraints. High speed A roads such as the A41 dual carriageway system is common place.
The earliest recorded spelling of the town's name is the 10th century Anglo-Saxon Beorhðanstædæ. The first part originates from the Old Celtic word Bearroc, meaning "hilly place"; alternatively it may originate from the Old English words beorg, meaning "hill", or berc or beorc, meaning "birch". The latter part, "hamsted", derives from the Old English word for homestead, and thus the town can be understood as either the "homestead amongst the hills" or the "homestead among the birches".
Gaz Reynolds (owner of GR8Drive) was asked to appear on the Nick Ferrari Show on LBC Radio on 21.06.13 to conduct a driving experiment with an experienced driver of 27 years from the Harrow area who urgently wanted to refresh his driving skills.
Whilst on the show Gaz emphasised road safety and how our Pupils are taught safe driving skills for life in and around Harrow.
