Driving Lessons in Runcorn
Runcorn has one driving school rated 4.7 stars, charging £35 per hour, alongside several nearby test centres with notably varied pass rates. Students here have access to five test centres within reach, where performance differs significantly: Northwich posts a 57.6% pass rate, while Widnes sits at 42.7% and Speke at 40.5%, based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26). The difference between these centres is substantial, so it's worth considering where you'll take your test when choosing an instructor familiar with those routes.
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Bob's Safe Drive
Consistently praised for building confidence and helping students pass first time, with dozens of five-star reviews highlighting Bob's patient, friendly teaching style and deep knowledge of local test routes. £35/hour with block deals from £320 for 10 lessons up to £870 for 30 lessons, plus Pass Plus courses available at £350.
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Runcorn Test Centres and Pass Rates
Around Runcorn, you've got five centres with 40,258 tests between 2025 and 2026, and Northwich tops the list at 57.6%. Men passed at 57.9% there, women at 57.2%, and automatic learners at 48.7%, though you'll wait 19 weeks. Warrington offers a shorter 11 week wait with a strong 55.5% pass rate (men 55.7%, women 55.4%, automatic 48.6%). The roads around St Helens (Liverpool) include busy A-roads and industrial junctions, with a pass rate of 40.9% (men 39.5%, women 43.5%, automatic 34.1%) and just a 7 week wait. Speke (Liverpool) is similar at 40.5% with an 8 week wait, while Widnes sits at 42.7% with 7 weeks.
Northwich
3,529 tests taken · 19 week waitWarrington
7,550 tests taken · 11 week waitWidnes
6,846 tests taken · 7 week waitSt Helens (Liverpool)
14,174 tests taken · 7 week waitSpeke (Liverpool)
8,159 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich | 57.2% | 57.9% | 48.7% | 57.6% | 3,529 | 19 weeks |
| Warrington | 55.4% | 55.7% | 48.6% | 55.5% | 7,550 | 11 weeks |
| Widnes | 43.7% | 42.0% | 37.6% | 42.7% | 6,846 | 7 weeks |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 43.5% | 39.5% | 34.1% | 40.9% | 14,174 | 7 weeks |
| Speke (Liverpool) | 41.7% | 39.7% | 37.2% | 40.5% | 8,159 | 8 weeks |