Baxter Driving School
21 Bowling Green Rd, Strathaven ML10 6DR3.412 Google ratings
ManualAutomaticIntensive coursesFemale instructorsBlock deals
Established in 1965, this family-run school has built a solid reputation as the most reliable and respected driving school in the West of Scotland. Single hourly lessons start at £40 for manual and £45 for automatic, with a 10-hour block at £390 (manual) or £435 (automatic), plus a no-obligation trial lesson at £32 or £35. Intensive training pricing is assessed individually during your trial lesson.
Pricing
Listed rates for Baxter Driving School. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£40
per hour
Best value
10-hour block
£390
save £10 vs single lessons
Test centres near Baxter Driving School
The 2 test centres closest to Baxter Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
42%
Hamilton
6,112 tests taken · 18 week waitWomen42.1%
Men41.9%
Automatic34.5%
58%
East Kilbride
1,976 tests taken · 18 week waitWomen59.8%
Men55.7%
Automatic46.0%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 42.1% | 41.9% | 34.5% | 42.0% | 6,112 | 18 weeks |
| East Kilbride | 59.8% | 55.7% | 46.0% | 57.7% | 1,976 | 18 weeks |
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