Driving Lessons in Chorley
Three driving schools serve Chorley, with lessons costing between £38 and £40 per hour and all achieving 5-star ratings. One school offers automatic driving lessons and another provides intensive courses. The local test centre has a 52.8% pass rate, which compares favourably to some nearby alternatives like Atherton at 44.3%, though Preston reaches 56.3%.
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Top driving schools in Chorley by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Tinsley School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Chorley.
MHD - Michael H Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Chorley.
MHD - Michael H Driver Training
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Chorley.
Driving lessons in Chorley
3 driving schools.
Showing 1–3 of 3 driving schools in Chorley.
MHD - Michael H Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Michael brings accident-free driving experience across European roads and a genuine passion for making roads safer through quality instruction. Standard 2-hour lessons start at £40/hour (manual) or £47.50/hour (automatic), with block deals from £38/hour (10-hour manual block at £380) and intensive courses saving significantly—40 hours manual for £1,800 or 30 hours automatic for £1,500. An unlimited lesson package at £2,000 offers complete flexibility for learners wanting unrestricted access.
Tinsley School of Motoring
Manual
Over 25 years of driving experience including large goods vehicles, with most new learners coming from personal recommendations. Lessons start from £38/hour (£40 after 18:00), with discounts available for block bookings. Andrew emphasises progressive, structured learning over time rather than intensive courses, building confidence through real-world road experience.
Inroads Driving School
Manual
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Block booking
Best block deals in Chorley
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Intensive courses in Chorley
Want to pass fast?
1 Chorley schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Chorley Test Centres and Pass Rates
If you're learning in Chorley, the local centre serves you well. It has a pass rate of 53%, above the national figure of 50%, and the shortest typical wait nearby, about a month. Preston does a little better at 56% and has the best automatic pass rate nearby at 49%, but its typical wait is about 3½ months. Atherton and Blackburn with Darwen are below average, at 44% and 47%.
Preston
9,194 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsChorley
5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBolton (Manchester)
11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsBlackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsAtherton (Manchester)
13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Preston | 56.3% | 59.0% | 49.0% | 9,194 | 3½ months |
| Chorley | 52.8% | 54.4% | 46.2% | 5,415 | 1 month |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 54.7% | 46.7% | 11,570 | 3 months |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 46.6% | 46.9% | 45.7% | 12,205 | 3 months |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 44.3% | 47.1% | 37.9% | 13,035 | 2½ months |