Driving Lessons in Southport
Southport keeps things simple with just 1 driving school, but it delivers excellence with a perfect 5-star rating at £46 per hour. While choice is limited locally, learners benefit from access to several test centres, with Southport itself offering an impressive 59.2% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data. Other nearby options include Preston at 53.7% and Blackpool at 49.6%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Southport
Lance School of Motoring
Single instructor operation with detailed expertise in test manoeuvres—Lance provides comprehensive guides on everything from parallel parking to crossroads handling, tailored to Southport's test centre requirements. £46/hour for single lessons, or £420 for 10 lessons (7% saving) and £820 for 20 lessons (9% saving).
Block booking
Best block deals in Southport
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.
Southport Test Centres and Pass Rates
Southport delivers one of the country's strongest pass rates at 59.2% across 7,231 tests taken between 2024 and 2025, well above the national average. The seaside town's wide, straight roads and less congested traffic compared to central Liverpool create ideal learning conditions, particularly around the residential areas used for test routes. Women achieved 58.8% while men managed 59.6%, showing remarkably consistent performance. Automatic drivers excelled with 58.5%, suggesting the town's gentler gradients and clearer road layouts suit all transmission types.
Southport (Liverpool)
7,231 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
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| Southport (Liverpool) | 58.8% | 59.6% | 58.5% | 59.2% | 7,231 |