Driving Lessons in Blackburn
Blackburn's 19 driving schools offer excellent value at £30-£40 per hour with a strong 4.7-star average rating. Twelve schools provide automatic driving lessons and 13 offer intensive courses, while five have female driving instructors. Additionally, there are 40 independent driving instructors including 8 female driving instructors. The local test centre maintains a 47.8% pass rate, with Preston offering better odds at 53.7%.
From £30/hr·Average £37/hr
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Driving Schools in Blackburn
19 schools
Yaseen's Driving School
Known for supporting nervous drivers with patient, confidence-building instruction, Yaseen's has built hundreds of satisfied customers over 20 years through word-of-mouth recommendations. The school offers beginner lessons, refresher courses, defensive driving training, motorway lessons, and intensive courses, with mock tests and Pass Plus courses also available. Testimonials highlight first-time passes and learners gaining confidence in busy traffic and motorway driving.Known for supporting nervous drivers with patient, confidence-building instruction, Yaseen's has built hundreds of satisfied customers over 20 years through...
Confidence School of Motoring
£37 per hour on weekdays or £365 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £40/hour. Over 22 years' experience with a 99% satisfaction rate and 2,800+ learners trained, this school focuses on building genuine road confidence through patient, one-to-one instruction at a pace that suits you.£37 per hour on weekdays or £365 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £40/hour. Over 22 years' experience with a 99% satisfaction rate and 2,800+...
Acorn School of Motoring
£38/hour for standard lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons available at £40-£80 per session. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours with test fees included, compressed into 2 to 12 weeks depending on your pace. A female instructor option is available at the same hourly rate.£38/hour for standard lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons available at £40-£80 per session. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours...
Wheels Driving School
Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience, originally a professional safari driver in Kenya before establishing his own school in 1985. £37/hour for automatic lessons, with block booking deals, student discounts, and free theory practice support included. Teaches in seven languages including English, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi, plus offers intensive courses and motorway lessons.Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience, originally a professional safari driver in Kenya before establishing his own school in 1985. £37/hour for...
Pass Me U
Instructor with 25 years of UK driving experience and fluency in six languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Pothwari, and Hindi. Flexible pricing from £60 for 90-minute automatic lessons to £80 for 2-hour manual sessions, with block deals starting at £370 for 10 hours. Intensive courses available within 1-6 weeks, plus weekend lessons.Instructor with 25 years of UK driving experience and fluency in six languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Pothwari, and Hindi. Flexible pricing from £60...
Sam's Angels
Male and female instructor team with Urdu, Punjabi, and Gujarati-speaking options, led by owner Sam who holds Pass Plus and Fleet registration credentials. Standard lessons at £37/hour (2-hour slots at £74), or intensive courses from £650 for 10 hours up to £3,000 for unlimited hours with three test bookings included. Excellent first-time pass rate with flexible scheduling and free pick-up/drop-off service across the region.Male and female instructor team with Urdu, Punjabi, and Gujarati-speaking options, led by owner Sam who holds Pass Plus and Fleet registration credentials....
Lancashire Learners Driver Training
A close-knit team with decades of combined experience, known for their patient, friendly approach and commitment to continuous professional development. They guarantee full 1-to-1 lessons with no passengers or distractions, use a comprehensive progress-tracking system, and occasionally invite a team member to observe lessons (with consent) to prepare you for test conditions.A close-knit team with decades of combined experience, known for their patient, friendly approach and commitment to continuous professional development. They...
Famous Driving School
Friendly, patient instructors with a focus on nervous drivers and those needing extra support. £37/hour or block deals from £240 for 6 hours up to £1,440 for 40 hours, plus student discounts and referral rewards. Pass Plus courses also available, with no hidden charges or late cancellation fees.Friendly, patient instructors with a focus on nervous drivers and those needing extra support. £37/hour or block deals from £240 for 6 hours up to £1,440 for 40...
Dave Gracey SOM
Achieves a 65% first-time pass rate compared to the national 25% average, using a structured 'coaching' method that typically gets learners through in 39 hours rather than the national average of 47. Lessons include free Theory Test Pro access, driver's log book, and flexible pickup/drop-off with no car sharing; block booking discounts available plus Pass Plus courses to reduce insurance costs.Achieves a 65% first-time pass rate compared to the national 25% average, using a structured 'coaching' method that typically gets learners through in 39 hours...
Learners Direct School of Motoring
Established since 2006, the principal instructor holds a Grade A qualification with a 98% pass rate for 2023. The school specialises in beginner and nervous drivers, offering motorway lessons, refresher courses, and Pass Plus courses, with bilingual instruction available in Urdu and Punjabi. Block bookings and individual hours are available; contact directly for pricing and intensive course availability.Established since 2006, the principal instructor holds a Grade A qualification with a 98% pass rate for 2023. The school specialises in beginner and nervous...
Female Driving Lessons Blackburn
£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360, with intensive courses starting at £610 (test fees included). Over 10 years' experience with a 99% student pass rate, this school specialises in learners who prefer female instructors in a calm, supportive environment. Flexible scheduling and both automatic and manual options available.£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360, with intensive courses starting at £610 (test fees included). Over 10 years' experience with a 99% student...
Powells School of Motoring
Particularly good with nervous learners and those with disabilities or learning difficulties, with over 20 years' experience teaching ages 17 to 68. £30 per hour with student and block booking discounts available, plus a free first lesson when you pre-pay 5 hours. Intensive courses from £280 cover 3, 5 or 7 days with test included, and Pass Plus courses are also available at £170 for six lessons.Particularly good with nervous learners and those with disabilities or learning difficulties, with over 20 years' experience teaching ages 17 to 68. £30 per...
Automatic Driving Lessons Blackburn
£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360 with flexible block deals up to 45 hours. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140), compressed into 2 to 12 weeks depending on your pace. Operating for over 10 years with both male and female instructors across manual and automatic tuition, plus Pass Plus, refresher, and motorway courses.£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360 with flexible block deals up to 45 hours. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140),...
Saif School of Motoring
Founded in 2009 by Muhammad Ghouri, this A-graded school brings over 15 years of experience and hundreds of successful passes. Students consistently praise the patient, encouraging approach, with multiple first-time pass testimonials highlighting how the instructor tailors lessons to individual confidence levels. Intensive courses available for beginners (40 hours) and intermediate learners (20 hours).Founded in 2009 by Muhammad Ghouri, this A-graded school brings over 15 years of experience and hundreds of successful passes. Students consistently praise the...
Ian Kenyon Driving School
A professional, calm instructor focused on building confident, safe drivers through skilled teaching and proven techniques. Contact Ian directly for lesson availability and pricing details.A professional, calm instructor focused on building confident, safe drivers through skilled teaching and proven techniques. Contact Ian directly for lesson...
Auto Lessons
12 years' experience teaching nervous, older, and disabled drivers with a track record of first-time passes. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or save up to £10/hour with block deals ranging from 10 to 40 hours (£330–£1,200). Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons also available.12 years' experience teaching nervous, older, and disabled drivers with a track record of first-time passes. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or save up to...
Student Driving School
Competitive pricing at £38 per hour for both automatic and manual lessons, with a 10-hour block at £360. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (test fees included) and run over 2 to 12 weeks, starting at £610 for 10 hours. Female instructors available throughout, and the school emphasizes personalized guidance tailored to individual learning pace.Competitive pricing at £38 per hour for both automatic and manual lessons, with a 10-hour block at £360. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (test fees...
Block Booking Deals in Blackburn
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Intensive Courses in Blackburn
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Blackburn Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Preston delivers the strongest performance at 53.7%, significantly ahead of Blackburn with Darwen's 47.8% and Chorley's 48.3% across 25,522 total tests. Women achieved 53.1% at Preston, 45.6% at Blackburn, and 49.2% at Chorley, while men scored 54.2%, 49.7%, and 47.6% respectively. Preston benefits from clearer road layouts and less congested routes compared to Blackburn's mill town heritage of narrow terraced streets and steep hills. Automatic pass rates ranged from 40.5% at Chorley to 47.7% at Blackburn, with Preston achieving 45.8%.
Preston
11,380 tests takenChorley
5,257 tests takenBlackburn with Darwen
8,885 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 53.1% | 54.2% | 45.8% | 53.7% | 11,380 |
| Chorley | 49.2% | 47.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% | 5,257 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 45.6% | 49.7% | 47.7% | 47.8% | 8,885 |