Driving Lessons in Lincoln
Lincoln offers solid choice with 17 driving schools and 38 independent driving instructors, with schools charging £35-£42 per hour and averaging good 4.6-star ratings. Automatic driving lessons are available through 5 schools, while female driving instructors can be found through 3 schools and among 6 independent driving instructors. The single local test centre provides reasonable prospects with a 49.8% pass rate.
From £35/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Lincoln
17 schools
TLR Automatic Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor ranked 24th out of 1,060 UK driving instructors on FreeIndex, with 480 five-star reviews out of 493 total. Lessons at £40/hour, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2 hours in a dual-controlled Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Test day includes a one-hour pre-test lesson plus one hour of car use for your exam.Grade A instructor ranked 24th out of 1,060 UK driving instructors on FreeIndex, with 480 five-star reviews out of 493 total. Lessons at £40/hour, £60 for 1.5...
CSM Driving Tuition
Owner-run school with over 20 years' experience, built on reputation and word of mouth across Lincoln and surrounding areas. Lessons from £41/hour with flexible block deals (5 hours for £190, 10 hours for £380), plus test day car hire from £110 and Pass Plus courses at £240 for 6 hours. Instructors specialise in theory test training, motorway courses, and intensive tuition for learners at any level.Owner-run school with over 20 years' experience, built on reputation and word of mouth across Lincoln and surrounding areas. Lessons from £41/hour with flexible...
Richard Harpham Driving School
Independent instructor with professional knowledge of local test routes and a patient teaching style. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block booking, with pick-up from home, work, or college included. Intensive courses, refresher lessons, and Pass Plus courses also available.Independent instructor with professional knowledge of local test routes and a patient teaching style. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block booking, with pick-up...
Lincs Driving Solutions
Led by Carol Morley, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and an ex-DVSA examiner who holds a BA in Coaching and Driver Education. Pay as you go at £39/hour for manual or £41/hour for automatic, or commit to a 10-hour block for £380. First 2 hours for beginners cost £73 together, with test car hire available for £100 on test day.Led by Carol Morley, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and an ex-DVSA examiner who holds a BA in Coaching and Driver Education. Pay as you go...
Driving Works
£40 per hour with block deals from £380 for 10 hours, plus a comprehensive 40-hour package at £1675 including theory and test booking. Modern cars with stall prevention systems and free door-to-door pick-up across Lincolnshire and Newark make this school particularly convenient for commuters. Beginner's special at £70 for two hours, and test car hire available for £100.£40 per hour with block deals from £380 for 10 hours, plus a comprehensive 40-hour package at £1675 including theory and test booking. Modern cars with stall...
Learn Smart Driving School
Grade A instructors Mike and Steven bring extensive experience to automatic and manual lessons respectively, with Mike pioneering electric vehicle instruction in Lincoln since 2019. At £42/hour with block deals from £205 for 5 hours up to £780 for 20 hours, plus motorway and theory test tuition available, this school achieves a 9 out of 10 first-time pass rate. Free progress tracking via the MyDriveTime app and contactless payment options make booking straightforward.Grade A instructors Mike and Steven bring extensive experience to automatic and manual lessons respectively, with Mike pioneering electric vehicle instruction...
Cherry Driving School
Established over 30 years ago, this school offers flexible lessons tailored to your learning style with both male and female instructors available. Pay as you go at £40/hour or save with a 10-hour block at £380, plus an introductory offer of £75 for your first two hours. They also provide test rescue mini courses, refresher lessons, theory support, and Pass Plus training for post-test drivers.Established over 30 years ago, this school offers flexible lessons tailored to your learning style with both male and female instructors available. Pay as you...
MSBG Driving School
Paul Jackson brings 34 years of driving instruction experience, including extensive international driver training across 33 countries and defensive driving qualifications. Intensive courses range from 10 to 49 hours (£370–£1,813), with flexible semi-intensive options spread over weeks or months to suit your pace. Free pick-up across Lincoln and surrounding areas, plus detailed lesson planning to maximise progress toward test day.Paul Jackson brings 34 years of driving instruction experience, including extensive international driver training across 33 countries and defensive driving...
Digby Driving School
Two-hour lessons in a manual car at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block booking. New drivers get an introductory offer of £37.50/hour for their first two-hour lesson. A satisfaction guarantee means you can request a full refund after your first lesson if you're not comfortable with the instructor.Two-hour lessons in a manual car at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block booking. New drivers get an introductory offer of £37.50/hour for their first...
Pedro Loureiro Driving School
Multilingual instructor fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Polish, bringing 18+ years of teaching experience since relocating to Lincolnshire. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with 1 hour free, plus test car hire at £90. Emphasis on safe driving for life beyond the test, with an excellent first-time pass rate.Multilingual instructor fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Polish, bringing 18+ years of teaching experience since relocating to Lincolnshire. £35/hour...
A1 Driver Training
RoSPA Gold Award holder with 38 years' ADI experience and a track record of first-time passes. Lessons focus on longer sessions (90 minutes at £63 or 2 hours at £84) to cover all test route areas efficiently, with mock tests included before the real thing. Block bookings available with full refunds on unused portions.RoSPA Gold Award holder with 38 years' ADI experience and a track record of first-time passes. Lessons focus on longer sessions (90 minutes at £63 or 2 hours at...
Chris Oak Driving School
One-to-one lessons in a modern Ford Fiesta with free theory test preparation and manoeuvre guides included. Block booking discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses once you've passed to boost your skills and lower insurance premiums.One-to-one lessons in a modern Ford Fiesta with free theory test preparation and manoeuvre guides included. Block booking discounts available, plus Pass Plus...
Block Booking Deals in Lincoln
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Lincoln Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Men achieved 50.9% compared to women at 48.5%, while automatic learners managed 41.2% at this single centre location. Lincoln's mix of historic narrow streets around the cathedral area and busy dual carriageways like the A46 bypass creates varied driving conditions that test different skills. The city's steep hills, particularly Steep Hill itself, plus several complex mini-roundabouts around the university can prove tricky for learners. 6,345 tests were taken here between 2024 and 2025 with an overall 49.8% pass rate sitting just above the national average.
Lincoln
6,345 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 48.5% | 50.9% | 41.2% | 49.8% | 6,345 |