Driving Lessons in Dorset
- £41
- average price
- 53
- driving schools
- 154
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in Dorset by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Learn Driving Bournemouth
Cheapest manual driving school in Dorset.
StreetDrive (School of Motoring)
Highest-rated manual driving school in Dorset.
StreetDrive (School of Motoring)
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Dorset.
StreetDrive (School of Motoring)
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Dorset.
Driving schools and instructors in Dorset
Cats Eyes Driving School Ltd
Family-run since 1993 with ORDIT accreditation and a principal who is a Grade A instructor trainer with 34 years' international experience. The school trains its own instructors in-house to maintain consistent teaching standards, and boasts very high pass rates across a large South Wales and Plymouth network. Residential courses available with test on the final day for those outside the local area.
One Stop Intensives
Specialist in intensive driving courses designed for learners who want structured, focused learning over a short period. Highly rated on Trustpilot, they combine accelerated tuition with online theory test seminars to help you pass both tests efficiently.
Block booking
Best block deals in Dorset
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £60.
How much do driving lessons cost in Dorset?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 26 driving schools in Dorset.
Intensive courses in Dorset
Want to pass fast?
19 Dorset schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Dorset Test Centres and Pass Rates
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 |