Tim Simms Driving School
7 The Crescent, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5XH516 Google ratings
ManualIntensive courses
Known for working with learners who lack confidence or have special educational needs like autism, dyspraxia and dyslexia, following training from the BBC's 'Autistic Driving School' consultant. Offers beginner courses, development programmes for partly trained drivers, and specialist test rescue courses for those who've failed. A calm, relaxed instructor with over 20 years' experience who provides online resources between lessons to support your learning.
Test centres near Tim Simms Driving School
The 3 test centres closest to Tim Simms Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
56%
Preston
9,194 tests taken · 18 week waitWomen54.0%
Men58.2%
Automatic49.0%
53%
Chorley
5,415 tests taken · 12 week waitWomen53.2%
Men52.5%
Automatic46.2%
47%
Blackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen44.6%
Men48.2%
Automatic45.7%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 54.0% | 58.2% | 49.0% | 56.3% | 9,194 | 18 weeks |
| Chorley | 53.2% | 52.5% | 46.2% | 52.8% | 5,415 | 12 weeks |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 44.6% | 48.2% | 45.7% | 46.6% | 12,205 | 9 weeks |
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