Driving Lessons in Bedford

Bedford has 12 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools charging £30 to £38 per hour (averaging £34 across 4 schools), some of the most competitive rates you'll find. Schools average an excellent 4.9-star rating, 4 offer female driving instructors, and there are 9 independent female driving instructors available. The Bedford test centre has a 53.7% pass rate, comfortably above the national average.

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Driving lessons in Bedford

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Sara Stokes Driving

Sara Stokes Driving

5(1)
From £33/hr20hrs for £580Save £80

High pass rate with flexible 2-hour lessons at £66 (£63 for students), or save with block deals: £305 for 10 hours or £580 for 20 hours. Tailored tuition covers everything from basics to motorway skills, plus Pass Plus courses (£330) and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

ManualEveningsWeekends
44 Lordsmead, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0HPView school
The Driving Spot

The Driving Spot

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

£36 per hour with block deals starting at £350 for 10 hours, plus a £40 mock test to identify weak spots before your practical exam. 5-star rated across all platforms with learners praising the patient, thorough instruction and effective intensive courses. Modern dual-control hatchbacks with air conditioning ensure comfortable, stress-free learning.

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3 Honiton Way, Bedford MK40 3ANView school
Asim Shah School of Motoring

Asim Shah School of Motoring

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Asim Shah School of Motoring offers exceptional value at just £30 per hour, with a special introductory offer of three hours for £60 for new learners. A 10-hour block deal costs £300, and lessons are tailored to your pace using client-centred techniques and the DVSA recommended syllabus. Pass Plus courses and motorway driving lessons are also available.

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6 Nelson St, Bedford MK40 4JPView school
ASM Driving Schools

ASM Driving Schools

4.8
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

ASM offers flexible pricing with 1-hour manual lessons from £38 or automatic from £40, plus 10-hour block deals at £370 (manual) and £390 (automatic). No extra charge for using the school's test car on exam day, and special offers are available for beginners. One-to-one tuition covers theory and hazard perception training free of charge, with lessons available 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm.

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Paras House, 94 Orchard St, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7JJView school
Noor Driving Academy

Noor Driving Academy

5

The website is currently under maintenance. Please check back soon for full details about lessons, pricing, and availability.

Manual
Mile Rd., Bedford MK42 9UBView school

Bedford Driving School

5

Grade A instructor offering relaxed, client-centred lessons with a focus on long-term safety skills. Special beginner offers available, plus Pass Plus courses and free theory test support. Pick-up and drop-off included within the Bedford area.

Manual
36 Brocklehurst Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7GEView school
driveJohnson's

driveJohnson's

590% pass rate
Block bookings available

Established in 2005 with a first-time pass rate consistently above 90%. Intensive courses are tailored to individual needs rather than fixed packages, starting with a 2-hour assessment lesson to create a personalised plan. Deals available on 1, 2, and 10-hour lesson blocks, with pricing positioned as mid-market value without compromising on instructor quality.

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12 Braeburn Wy, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0EHView school
Drive Like A Boss

Drive Like A Boss

5

Rebranded from Duke & Duchess driving school with an established reputation across Bedfordshire. Instructors teach beyond test standard to build lifelong safe driving skills, with a supportive approach that turns mistakes into learning opportunities. Semi-intensive courses available from 4 weeks to 3 months, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons once you've passed.

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41 Salisbury Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1UDView school
Mayfair School Of Motoring

Mayfair School Of Motoring

4.8

Family-run school with over 30 years' experience, run by husband-and-wife team Colin and June Knott plus their son Paul. Both male and female instructors available, with a free door-to-door service and Pass Plus courses on offer. Contact them on 01767 640885 for pricing.

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15 Walnut Cl, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3NBView school
Debbie's Driver Training

Debbie's Driver Training

4.789% pass rate
10hrs for £350

Trained under Neville Stamford of 3 Shires Driver Training, this instructor specialises in nervous learners and those with autism, aspergers, anxiety, and learning difficulties, with an 89% first-time pass rate. 1.5-hour lessons at £55, 2-hour lessons at £75, or a 10-hour block for £350. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.

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31 Newstead Way, Bedford MK41 8RHView school
DriveAtsi Driver Training

DriveAtsi Driver Training

Block bookings available

Specialises in nervous and anxious drivers with a patient, supportive approach that identifies weak points and builds genuine confidence. One student passed first time with just 3 minors, praising the instructor's ability to explain the reasoning behind corrections. Flexible lesson bookings and block deals available; contact for current pricing.

Automatic
Preston Rd, Bedford MK40 4HGView school
Marcin Driving Skills

Marcin Driving Skills

5
Manual
66 Appledore Rd, Bedford MK40 3UZView school

Nilufar Ali

Female ADI

Junaid Ali

Asif Ali

Afruz Ali

Female ADI

Mumtaz Ali Malik

Syed Atif Hussain Kazmi

Fatmatu Bah

Female ADI

Govinda Bains

Saira Bano

Female ADI

Lloyd Benson Cudjoe

Peter Charles Wade

Bilal Chudher

Terry Claggett

Christopher David Tipton

Hafiz Foyzur Rohman

Michael Gilbert

Maxine Gwenda Greener

Female ADI

Shazna Islam

Female ADI

Manpreet Kahlon

Marcin Kolodziejski

Intensive courses in Bedford

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4 Bedford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Bedford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Bedford's single centre saw 8,854 tests between 2025 and 2026 with a 53.7% pass rate, above the national average of 50%. Men passed at 54.8% and women at 52.3%, while automatic candidates managed 46.8%. The roads around Bedford include the complex Interchange gyratory system, the busy A6 corridor and residential areas where parked cars create tight gaps. The wait here is the real challenge at 27 weeks, one of the longest in the country.

54%

Bedford

8,854 tests taken · 27 week wait
Women52.3%
Men54.8%
Automatic46.8%

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