Driving Lessons in Lancashire
From £30/hr·Average £37/hr
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Driving Schools in Lancashire
88 schools
Afzal Driving Schools
Established for over 8 years with an excellent pass rate, this school offers flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour (£30) to 2 hours (£55), plus substantial block discounts at £300 for 10 hours or £580 for 20 hours. Door-to-door service, theory test booking, motorway lessons, and mock assessments are all included, with student and NHS staff discounts available.Established for over 8 years with an excellent pass rate, this school offers flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour (£30) to 2 hours (£55), plus substantial block...
Route6 Driving School
Run by Amanda, an instructor with a background in management, training, and community leadership, plus Level 2 counselling qualifications to tailor lessons to your ability. Pay as you go at £44/hour, or save with a 10-hour block at £430 or intensive courses from £1,995 including test fees and booking. Multiple five-star reviews highlight her patient, supportive approach and strong first-time pass rates.Run by Amanda, an instructor with a background in management, training, and community leadership, plus Level 2 counselling qualifications to tailor lessons to...
LearnDrive
Intensive driving course specialists with 30 years' experience, offering 2-day to 7-day programmes starting from £436. Courses range from complete beginners (37-42 hours over 7 days, £1774) to test-ready drivers, with optional residential accommodation included. Strong track record of first-time passes, with students reporting passes with minimal minors across all experience levels.Intensive driving course specialists with 30 years' experience, offering 2-day to 7-day programmes starting from £436. Courses range from complete beginners...
Lancashire Driving Ltd Automatic Driving School
The L Factory
Owner Karen Smith brings over 20 years of driving instruction experience, holds a Grade A qualification, and is a member of RoSPA's Advanced Driving section. Lessons focus on nervous and first-time drivers with personalised tuition in a modern Mercedes A Class automatic, plus free access to Theory Test Pro and text reminders. £40 per hour with intensive courses available for quick scheduling.Owner Karen Smith brings over 20 years of driving instruction experience, holds a Grade A qualification, and is a member of RoSPA's Advanced Driving section....
Learners Direct School of Motoring
Established since 2006, the principal instructor holds a Grade A qualification with a 98% pass rate for 2023. The school specialises in beginner and nervous drivers, offering motorway lessons, refresher courses, and Pass Plus courses, with bilingual instruction available in Urdu and Punjabi. Block bookings and individual hours are available; contact directly for pricing and intensive course availability.Established since 2006, the principal instructor holds a Grade A qualification with a 98% pass rate for 2023. The school specialises in beginner and nervous...
Sams Angels
Over 3,000 students passed with this school, backed by 500+ Google reviews and a top-three rating in the area. Lessons start at £37/hour for refreshers or £74 for 2-hour sessions, with block deals from £185 for 5 hours up to £360 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available.Over 3,000 students passed with this school, backed by 500+ Google reviews and a top-three rating in the area. Lessons start at £37/hour for refreshers or £74...
John Grundy Driving School
Operating since 1975 with a pass rate well above the national average, John Grundy brings nearly 50 years of experience including specialist work with disabled learners and military training. One-to-one lessons at £30/hour or £270 for a 10-hour block, with free theory and hazard perception support included. Pass Plus courses also available.Operating since 1975 with a pass rate well above the national average, John Grundy brings nearly 50 years of experience including specialist work with disabled...
LJT Driving School
Patient and friendly instructor offering hourly lessons and intensive courses across Preston and surrounding areas. Manual transmission only, with pricing available on request.Patient and friendly instructor offering hourly lessons and intensive courses across Preston and surrounding areas. Manual transmission only, with pricing...
Chris Conway ADI
Former shipyard joiner with 20+ years' teaching experience, Chris started his driving school in 2001 after a career mentoring apprentices. His passion for both teaching and cars shines through in lessons at £40/hour, with a Ford Fiesta fitted with dual controls so he can demonstrate manoeuvres without swapping seats. A learner who hadn't driven in 22 years passed with no minor faults, gaining confidence and knowledge that exceeded previous instruction.Former shipyard joiner with 20+ years' teaching experience, Chris started his driving school in 2001 after a career mentoring apprentices. His passion for both...
Driving School Preston
£40/hour for standard lessons or £80 for two hours, with 10-hour block deals at £380. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140), flexible enough to fit learning around your schedule. Female instructors available throughout the service area.£40/hour for standard lessons or £80 for two hours, with 10-hour block deals at £380. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140), flexible enough...
Jaffa Driving School
A network of local instructors offering straightforward, no-frills lessons with block booking deals for 10 or 20 hours. Pickup available from home, workplace, or college, plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses on top of standard lessons.A network of local instructors offering straightforward, no-frills lessons with block booking deals for 10 or 20 hours. Pickup available from home, workplace,...
Darwen Driver Training
1.5-hour and 2-hour lessons at £60 and £80 respectively, with block vouchers offering better value at £285 for five 1.5-hour sessions or £380 for five 2-hour sessions. The instructor emphasises longer lessons to maximise practice time and skill retention, recommending 2-hour sessions to reach test standard in approximately 22 weeks based on DVSA guidelines. Additional services include motorway training, mock tests with detailed feedback, and confidence-boosting refresher lessons for nervous or returning drivers.1.5-hour and 2-hour lessons at £60 and £80 respectively, with block vouchers offering better value at £285 for five 1.5-hour sessions or £380 for five 2-hour...
Mr Pass Driving School
30 years of teaching experience with a track record of helping thousands of learners pass first time. Based in Lytham St Annes, Mr Pass combines patient, one-to-one instruction with local knowledge of the area. Pass Plus courses also available, with potential insurance savings of up to 30% for new drivers.30 years of teaching experience with a track record of helping thousands of learners pass first time. Based in Lytham St Annes, Mr Pass combines patient,...
Express Driver Training
Consistently high ratings across multiple platforms (4.9 on Facebook and Yell, 5.0 on their site) with instructors experienced enough to train other driving instructors. Flexible learning options from intensive courses to weekly lessons, with a focus on building safe and confident drivers rather than just test passes.Consistently high ratings across multiple platforms (4.9 on Facebook and Yell, 5.0 on their site) with instructors experienced enough to train other driving...
Juliet Davey Driving
Former teacher with 7 years' instructor experience, known for a student-centred approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Lessons conducted door-to-door in a new Vauxhall Corsa with dual controls, covering beginner, motorway, Pass Plus and refresher courses. Highly rated on Yell with consistently positive reviews praising her supportive teaching style.Former teacher with 7 years' instructor experience, known for a student-centred approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Lessons conducted...
Female Driving Lessons Blackburn
£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360, with intensive courses starting at £610 (test fees included). Over 10 years' experience with a 99% student pass rate, this school specialises in learners who prefer female instructors in a calm, supportive environment. Flexible scheduling and both automatic and manual options available.£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360, with intensive courses starting at £610 (test fees included). Over 10 years' experience with a 99% student...
Powells School of Motoring
Particularly good with nervous learners and those with disabilities or learning difficulties, with over 20 years' experience teaching ages 17 to 68. £30 per hour with student and block booking discounts available, plus a free first lesson when you pre-pay 5 hours. Intensive courses from £280 cover 3, 5 or 7 days with test included, and Pass Plus courses are also available at £170 for six lessons.Particularly good with nervous learners and those with disabilities or learning difficulties, with over 20 years' experience teaching ages 17 to 68. £30 per...
Trudi Boyce School of Motoring
Family-run school offering block booking courses, refresher lessons, theory test training, and motorway instruction across a wide rural area. Two experienced instructors provide manual and automatic lessons with a focus on building confidence through structured progression.Family-run school offering block booking courses, refresher lessons, theory test training, and motorway instruction across a wide rural area. Two experienced...
Automatic Driving Lessons Blackburn
£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360 with flexible block deals up to 45 hours. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140), compressed into 2 to 12 weeks depending on your pace. Operating for over 10 years with both male and female instructors across manual and automatic tuition, plus Pass Plus, refresher, and motorway courses.£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360 with flexible block deals up to 45 hours. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140),...
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Lancashire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
Men achieved 55.1% across Lancashire compared to women at 50.7%, with eight centres conducting 61,004 tests between 2024 and 2025. Southport (Liverpool) leads with 59.2% pass rates thanks to its gentler coastal roads, while Blackburn with Darwen proves toughest at 47.8% due to steep hills and busy industrial routes. The county's test routes vary dramatically from quiet Heysham streets to challenging Preston ring roads and mill town gradients. Automatic learners achieved 49.8% across all centres.
Southport (Liverpool)
7,231 tests takenBolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenHeysham
3,735 tests takenPreston
11,380 tests takenBlackpool
6,271 tests takenChorley
5,257 tests takenNelson
6,366 tests takenBlackburn with Darwen
8,885 tests takenAtherton (Manchester)
7,690 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport (Liverpool) | 58.8% | 59.6% | 58.5% | 59.2% | 7,231 |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 53.1% | 59.9% | 51.0% | 56.7% | 11,879 |
| Heysham | 55.5% | 54.6% | 45.5% | 55.0% | 3,735 |
| Preston | 53.1% | 54.2% | 45.8% | 53.7% | 11,380 |
| Blackpool | 49.4% | 49.7% | 47.3% | 49.6% | 6,271 |
| Chorley | 49.2% | 47.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% | 5,257 |
| Nelson | 43.6% | 51.8% | 45.1% | 47.9% | 6,366 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 45.6% | 49.7% | 47.7% | 47.8% | 8,885 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |