Driving Lessons in Chorley
Chorley has 3 driving schools with excellent 5-star ratings and prices averaging £39 per hour. Automatic driving lessons and intensive courses are available at one school each. The nearest test centre in Chorley has a 52.8% pass rate, though learners also use Preston (56.3%) and Bolton (51.8%), while Atherton and Blackburn with Darwen show lower success rates at 44.3% and 46.6% respectively.
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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 schools and instructors in Chorley
MHD - Michael H Driver Training
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
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.
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
Preston leads the way with 53.7% while Blackburn with Darwen proves most challenging at 47.8% across these 4 Lancashire centres that handled 37,401 tests between 2024 and 2025. The area's mill town heritage creates varied conditions, from Bolton's hillier approaches and complex town centre one-way system to Chorley's more manageable suburban sprawl. Bolton achieved an impressive 56.7% despite its challenging topography, suggesting good test route design. Automatic drivers found most success at Bolton with 51%, compared to around 40-48% elsewhere. Women's performance ranged from 45.6% at Blackburn to 53.1% at both Preston and Bolton, with men consistently scoring 2-6 points higher.
Preston
9,194 tests taken · 18 week waitChorley
5,415 tests taken · 12 week waitBolton (Manchester)
11,570 tests taken · 16 week waitBlackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · 9 week waitAtherton (Manchester)
13,035 tests taken · 15 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 54.0% | 58.2% | 49.0% | 56.3% | 9,194 | 18 weeks |
| Chorley | 53.2% | 52.5% | 46.2% | 52.8% | 5,415 | 12 weeks |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 50.0% | 53.5% | 46.7% | 51.8% | 11,570 | 16 weeks |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 44.6% | 48.2% | 45.7% | 46.6% | 12,205 | 9 weeks |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 42.4% | 45.7% | 37.9% | 44.3% | 13,035 | 15 weeks |