Driving Lessons in Nelson
Nelson has 5 driving schools, all rated 5 stars, with prices between £35 and £40 per hour among those listed. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons, one offers female driving instructors, and three offer intensive courses. The local Nelson test centre has a 51.7% pass rate, while Skipton (57.3%) and Steeton (52.8%) are also within reach.
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Top driving schools in Nelson by what matters most
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Driving lessons in Nelson
5 driving schools.
Showing 1–5 of 5 driving schools in Nelson.
Dr22ver
Manual
98% first-time pass rate backed by consistently strong student reviews praising patient, supportive instruction. Lessons from £37 per hour, with block deals at £180 for five lessons or £360 for ten, plus Pass Plus courses available. Flexible scheduling seven days a week including evenings and weekends makes fitting lessons around work or study straightforward.
Yes Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
Flexible pricing across automatic and manual lessons with substantial block booking savings: 1.5-hour automatic lessons at £60, or 10-hour blocks from £370-£400. Intensive courses available within 1-6 weeks, with test fees included in all standard and intensive packages.
Drivewise School of Motoring
Manual
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. Lessons in a clean, modern car with dual controls, theory test prep included, and local knowledge of test routes.
GreenLight Driving School
Manual and automatic
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 all-inclusive package give you flexibility to learn around your schedule, with both male and female instructors available across the region.
Pendle Driver Training
Manual
Block booking
Best block deals in Nelson
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Intensive courses in Nelson
Want to pass fast?
3 Nelson schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Nelson Test Centres and Pass Rates
Every centre near Nelson has a pass rate above the national pass rate of 50%, which means there's no bad choice here. Even Nelson itself, the lowest of the three at 52%, is above average, though its typical wait is the longest at about 4½ months. Skipton stands out, with the highest pass rate at 57%, the shortest typical wait at about 3 months, and an automatic pass rate of 55%, well above the national automatic pass rate of 45%. If Skipton is within easy reach of where you learn, it's well worth considering.