Driving Lessons in Dorset
From £34/hr·Average £41/hr·Automatic from £43/hr
Dorset's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Dorset
53 schools
StreetDrive (School of Motoring)
Ranked 2nd nationally for intensive driving courses with 1,074 FreeIndex reviews and an 80% first-time pass rate. £40/hour for standard lessons, or £365 for a 10-hour block (five 2-hour sessions), with semi-intensive courses from £400 for 8 hours. Test day instruction including use of the school car costs £80 for 2 hours.Ranked 2nd nationally for intensive driving courses with 1,074 FreeIndex reviews and an 80% first-time pass rate. £40/hour for standard lessons, or £365 for a...
Andy Woodgate Driver Training
Gets you driving from lesson one rather than sitting parked at the roadside, with a focus on defensive driving skills and confidence-building. 1.5-hour lessons at £65 or £420 for a 10-hour block (£40 per hour), plus a £40 taster lesson for complete beginners. Post-test training in motorway, night, and bad weather driving is also available.Gets you driving from lesson one rather than sitting parked at the roadside, with a focus on defensive driving skills and confidence-building. 1.5-hour lessons...
Elegent Driving Academy
International driving experience across Australia, The Netherlands, Nigeria and France sets this instructor apart, with particular strength in helping immigrants adapt to UK roads. £40/hour for standard daytime lessons, £45/hour evenings and weekends, or book 10 sessions (20 hours) and get 1 hour free. Testimonials highlight a patient, methodical teaching style that builds confidence, with students praising zero-fault passes and rapid progression.International driving experience across Australia, The Netherlands, Nigeria and France sets this instructor apart, with particular strength in helping...
Raj Driving School
Raj Driving School offers flexible lesson formats starting from £40/hour for standard lessons, with 1.5-hour confidence-building sessions at £60 and 2-hour advanced lessons at £80. Instructor Raj brings a calm, patient approach to personalized tuition, tailoring each lesson to your individual pace and learning style. Intensive courses available for those needing to progress quickly.Raj Driving School offers flexible lesson formats starting from £40/hour for standard lessons, with 1.5-hour confidence-building sessions at £60 and 2-hour...
Blue Fox Driving Academy
Known for a calm, patient approach that specialises in nervous drivers, Luke delivers lessons focused on understanding the 'why' behind safe driving decisions rather than just passing the test. £42 per hour or £399 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available for those with tight deadlines.Known for a calm, patient approach that specialises in nervous drivers, Luke delivers lessons focused on understanding the 'why' behind safe driving decisions...
YouNique School of Motoring
Independent instructor offering relaxed, one-to-one lessons with a personal touch that larger franchises don't provide. Particularly welcoming to nervous drivers. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £55 for 1.5 hours and £75 for 2-hour sessions; test car hire from £80 for 2 hours.Independent instructor offering relaxed, one-to-one lessons with a personal touch that larger franchises don't provide. Particularly welcoming to nervous...
Chilled Driving
£40/hour or £375 for 10 hours, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Grade A instructor using Client Centred Learning, where you set the pace and choose what skills to work on, with pick-up and drop-off from home, work, or college. Every student gets a Progress Record Chart to track improvement, and a no-questions refund is offered if you're not satisfied with your first lesson.£40/hour or £375 for 10 hours, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Grade A instructor using Client Centred Learning, where you set the pace...
Safe Drivers Driving School
Established in 2022, Mushtaq brings a calm, patient teaching style focused on building confidence from day one. At £50/hour or £475 for a 10-hour block, lessons include a pre-test driving session and test car hire at £50/hour with collection and drop-off from your location. Fast Track courses and Pass Plus training are also available.Established in 2022, Mushtaq brings a calm, patient teaching style focused on building confidence from day one. At £50/hour or £475 for a 10-hour block, lessons...
The DriveAll Driver Training Co
Specialists in nervous and anxious learners, with experience supporting neurodiversity, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Lessons from £40/hour in a Mercedes-Benz A-Class automatic, or £400 for a block of 10 hours (five 2-hour sessions). Instructors hold qualifications beyond standard ADI level, including teaching, assessing, and fleet training credentials.Specialists in nervous and anxious learners, with experience supporting neurodiversity, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Lessons from £40/hour in a Mercedes-Benz...
A-Plus Driving School
Known for excellent pass rates and a methodical teaching approach that helps nervous learners build confidence quickly. £42.50 per hour or £415 for a 10-hour block booking, with intensive courses available from 3 full days. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.Known for excellent pass rates and a methodical teaching approach that helps nervous learners build confidence quickly. £42.50 per hour or £415 for a 10-hour...
Branksome School of Motoring
Established in 1979 with over 45 years of teaching experience, this school specialises in creating a relaxed learning environment for all learners, including nervous drivers. Lessons are £35 per hour with a 10-hour block deal at £320, plus Pass Plus courses available.Established in 1979 with over 45 years of teaching experience, this school specialises in creating a relaxed learning environment for all learners, including...
County Driver Training
Established in 2005, County Driver Training is led by Rob, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a 98% first-time pass rate. £55 per hour or £500 for a 10-hour block, backed by a money-back guarantee; the school also provides free theory test support and progress tracking via the Total Drive app.Established in 2005, County Driver Training is led by Rob, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a 98% first-time pass rate. £55 per hour or...
Talbot School of Motoring
Over 20 years' experience with a patient, friendly approach that consistently earns five-star reviews; students praise the relaxed atmosphere and first-time pass results. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-lesson block, plus motorway lessons and mock tests available. Notably, no 'piggybacking' policy means you get dedicated one-to-one instruction throughout your course.Over 20 years' experience with a patient, friendly approach that consistently earns five-star reviews; students praise the relaxed atmosphere and first-time...
GML Driver Training
Run by Gary and Claire, this school specialises in supporting learners with anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, using a calm and understanding approach to build confidence. At £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, they offer flexible lessons tailored to your pace, with intensive courses also available for those wanting faster progress.Run by Gary and Claire, this school specialises in supporting learners with anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, using a calm and understanding approach...
YES! Driving School
Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with a lesson, plus free video recording included in every session to review your progress. Standard hourly rate is £45, with 2-hour lessons at £80 and a 10-hour block (five 2-hour sessions) for £400; daytime weekday discounts available at instructor discretion. Unique last-minute lesson option at just £25 after a 2-hour induction, plus free Theory Test Pro access for all learners.Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with a lesson, plus free video recording included in every session to review your progress. Standard hourly rate is...
Rhodes Safety
Grade A instructor offering one-to-one lessons seven days a week with a focus on building confidence, from nervous beginners to test-ready. Prepaid block deals deliver strong value: £37 per hour for 20 hours, £39 per hour for 10 hours, or £40 for pay-as-you-go lessons; a minimum of 2 hours per lesson applies.Grade A instructor offering one-to-one lessons seven days a week with a focus on building confidence, from nervous beginners to test-ready. Prepaid block deals...
Greenhorn Driving School
35 years of accident-free driving experience with a 93% first or second-time pass rate in 2025. Lessons from £38/hour on a pay-as-you-go basis, or £380 for a 10-hour block; 1.5-hour assessments also available at £60 to identify exactly how many lessons you'll need.35 years of accident-free driving experience with a 93% first or second-time pass rate in 2025. Lessons from £38/hour on a pay-as-you-go basis, or £380 for a...
Richard Gibbs Driving School
Grade A instructor with a 70% first-time pass rate and 20 years' experience since 2005. Lessons from £38/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block, with a 12-hour beginner package at £430 that includes theory test support, Pass Plus, and motorway tuition.Grade A instructor with a 70% first-time pass rate and 20 years' experience since 2005. Lessons from £38/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block, with a 12-hour...
Pass with Flying Colours
£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths from 1.5 to 2 hours available. Family-run school established in 1999 with multiple instructors experienced in nervous learners and local knowledge of Poole and Dorchester test routes. Reviews highlight first-time passes and patient, encouraging instruction that makes learning enjoyable.£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths from 1.5 to 2 hours available. Family-run school established in 1999 with multiple...
Calm Driving
23 years' experience specialising in nervous drivers with a calm, caring approach that builds confidence on the road. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £80. Female instructors available, plus Pass Plus courses and an interactive learning app to help you take control of your progress.23 years' experience specialising in nervous drivers with a calm, caring approach that builds confidence on the road. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with...
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Dorset Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Poole processed 9,639 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 48.4% pass rate that matches the national average. The coastal town's roads include challenging elements like the busy Holes Bay Road, narrow streets around the historic quay area, and tourist traffic during summer months that can make driving unpredictable. Men achieved a 50.3% pass rate compared to women's 46.5%, while automatic learners had 42.2% success.
Poole
9,639 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | 46.5% | 50.3% | 42.2% | 48.4% | 9,639 |