Tim Simms Driving School
Manual
7 The Crescent, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5XH516 Google ratings
Intensive 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.
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Nearest test centres and pass rates
The 3 test centres closest to Tim Simms Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
56%
Preston
9,194 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsManual pass rate59.0%
Automatic pass rate49.0%
53%
Chorley
5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthManual pass rate54.4%
Automatic pass rate46.2%
47%
Blackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsManual pass rate46.9%
Automatic pass rate45.7%
| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Preston | 56.3% | 59.0% | 49.0% | 9,194 | 3½ months |
| Chorley | 52.8% | 54.4% | 46.2% | 5,415 | 1 month |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 46.6% | 46.9% | 45.7% | 12,205 | 3 months |
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