Driving Lessons in Nelson

All 5 driving schools in Nelson earn 5-star ratings with pricing from £35-£37 per hour where available. The schools offer good variety including automatic driving lessons from 2 schools, female driving instructors from 1, and intensive courses from 3 schools. While independent driving instructors aren't currently listed, local test options include Nelson itself at 47.9% or Skipton with a notably higher 54.4% pass rate.

Nelson's Top Picks

Best Value
Top Rated

Drivewise School of Motoring

The cheapest and highest-rated manual driving school in Nelson.

4.9(55 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Nelson

5 schools

GreenLight Driving School

GreenLight Driving School

Block bookings available

Over 1000 test passes annually with a solid 20-year track record built on word-of-mouth reputation. Pay-as-you-go lessons, discounted block bookings, and an...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Rosehill Rd, Colne BB8 8LR
Pendle Driver Training

Pendle Driver Training

5.0(26)
Manual
Riverside Business Park, Barrowford, Nelson BB9 6BP
Dr22ver

Dr22ver

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%
5.0(26)·98% pass rate

98% first-time pass rate backed by consistently strong student reviews praising patient, supportive instruction. Lessons from £37 per hour, with block deals at...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Northlight Industries, Pendle Rd, Brierfield, Nelson BB9 5FL
Yes Pass Driving School

Yes Pass Driving School

10hrs for £400
5.0(1)

Flexible pricing across automatic and manual lessons with substantial block booking savings: 1.5-hour automatic lessons at £60, or 10-hour blocks from...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Bentley St, Nelson BB9 0DF
Drivewise School of Motoring

Drivewise School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.9(55)

19 years' experience with a high pass rate and Pass Plus approval. £35/hour in Zone 1 with a price lock guarantee until you pass, or £340 for a 10-hour block....

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Punjabi, Urdu
6 Priory Chase, Nelson BB9 0NT

Block Booking Deals in Nelson

4 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 3%

Drivewise School of Motoring

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

Save 3%

Dr22ver

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Yes Pass Driving School

10hrs for £400

£40.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Nelson

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
3 schools4.9best rated

Nelson Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

Nelson achieved a 47.9% pass rate from 6,366 tests, while Skipton performed best at 54.4% among the 13,018 total tests from 2024 to 2025. The Lancashire mill towns around Nelson and the Pennine approaches to Skipton create contrasting driving environments, with steep hillside roads and narrow valley routes challenging learners. Men consistently outperformed women across all three centres, achieving 51.8% in Nelson, 52.7% in Steeton, and 56.9% in Skipton compared to women's rates of 43.6%, 47.7%, and 51.4% respectively. Automatic pass rates varied significantly, from 45.1% in Nelson to 54% in Skipton, suggesting the market town's quieter roads suit automatic learners better.

54%

Skipton

2,812 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men56.9%
Automatic54.0%
51%

Steeton

3,840 tests taken
Women47.7%
Men52.7%
Automatic48.9%
48%

Nelson

6,366 tests taken
Women43.6%
Men51.8%
Automatic45.1%

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