Driving Lessons in Leyland
Leyland combines 2 local driving schools with an impressive 40 independent driving instructors, including 9 female driving instructors. The schools maintain a solid 4-star average rating, though pricing information isn't widely published. Test centres in the area offer varied success rates, with Southport leading at 59.2% and Bolton at 56.7%, compared to Chorley's 48.3%.
- 2
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 4
- test centres
Driving schools and instructors in Leyland
PHD Driving School
Grade A instructor with 20+ years' experience since 2001, offering a test pass guarantee backed by a high first-time pass rate. PHD focuses on reaching test standard in the minimum number of lessons to keep costs down, with modern, spacious cars and training methods kept up-to-date through instructor qualification experience.
Lancashire Driving Ltd Automatic Driving School
Leyland Test Centres and Pass Rates
Southport offers your best shot at 59.2% pass rate, while Chorley proves toughest at 47.8% across these 4 centres that saw 32,753 tests between 2024 and 2025. The coastal roads around Southport are generally quieter with wide seafront routes, whereas Preston's busy ring road and complex one-way system through the city centre makes it more challenging despite its decent 53.7% rate. Women passed at 49.2% and men at 47.6%, while automatic learners achieved 40.5% in Chorley but a much stronger 58.5% in Southport.
Southport (Liverpool)
7,231 tests takenPreston
11,380 tests takenChorley
5,257 tests takenBlackburn with Darwen
8,885 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport (Liverpool) | 58.8% | 59.6% | 58.5% | 59.2% | 7,231 |
| 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 |