Driving Lessons in Merseyside
From £30/hr·Average £40/hr·Automatic from £41/hr
Merseyside's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Merseyside
27 schools
Driving with Paul
Paul trained with the AA and focuses on structured, progress-tracked lessons designed to reduce overall hours needed to pass. Each lesson guarantees full time allocation with one-to-one tuition in a dual-controlled Ford Fiesta replaced every 24 months, plus support for theory test preparation and Pass Plus courses also available.Paul trained with the AA and focuses on structured, progress-tracked lessons designed to reduce overall hours needed to pass. Each lesson guarantees full time...
Sean's School of Motoring
With 31 years' experience, Sean specialises in automatic driving lessons and theory test support across Merseyside. The school offers motorway driving, hazard perception training, refresher courses, and Pass Plus courses, with a focus on friendly, professional tuition for learners of all skill levels.With 31 years' experience, Sean specialises in automatic driving lessons and theory test support across Merseyside. The school offers motorway driving, hazard...
Passpronto Driving School
A three-instructor partnership with 35 years of combined experience, including Frank's specialist background in classroom teaching, HGV driver training, and automatic lessons. £34/hour for manual or £36/hour for automatic, with 5-hour block deals at £160 (manual) or £170 (automatic). Pass Plus courses also available at £220 for motorway and advanced training.A three-instructor partnership with 35 years of combined experience, including Frank's specialist background in classroom teaching, HGV driver training, and...
Liverpool Automatic Driving School
Specialising exclusively in automatic driving lessons, this school has built trust with over 100 learners across Merseyside over 5+ years. Rated 5 stars by users, they focus on delivering tailored instruction through experienced instructors.Specialising exclusively in automatic driving lessons, this school has built trust with over 100 learners across Merseyside over 5+ years. Rated 5 stars by...
Prelude School of Motoring
£30/hour for manual lessons or £33/hour for automatic, with student and unemployed discounts available at £29/hour (weekday daytime only). Operating for over 40 years, this school provides free theory test and hazard perception training materials to all pupils, plus pre-test and test day instruction at £70.£30/hour for manual lessons or £33/hour for automatic, with student and unemployed discounts available at £29/hour (weekday daytime only). Operating for over 40...
Totally Automatic
Automatic-only driving school focused on reducing stress through simplified instruction. £45/hour, £67 for 90 minutes, or £90 for 2-hour lessons, with teaching methods designed to help learners exceed test standard.Automatic-only driving school focused on reducing stress through simplified instruction. £45/hour, £67 for 90 minutes, or £90 for 2-hour lessons, with teaching...
Liverpool Driving School
£90 for 90-minute lessons, or save with block deals starting at £435 for 5 lessons. Grade A instructor with 20 years' experience specialising in nervous and anxious drivers, using a client-centred learning approach that adapts to your preferred learning style (visual, auditory, or kinaesthetic). Progress is tracked via the Total Drive app, and theory training and hazard perception support are also available.£90 for 90-minute lessons, or save with block deals starting at £435 for 5 lessons. Grade A instructor with 20 years' experience specialising in nervous and...
Pathway Driving
£40 per hour or £375 for 10 lessons, with test car hire at £100. Over 20 years' experience with a patient instructor who consistently earns five-star reviews for first-time passes. Theory test training is included in all lessons, and intensive courses are available for those wanting to progress quickly.£40 per hour or £375 for 10 lessons, with test car hire at £100. Over 20 years' experience with a patient instructor who consistently earns five-star reviews...
Ashley Neal Driving Instruction
4.9-star rated school with consistent first-time pass reviews across multiple instructors. £40/hour for automatic or manual lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour prepaid block (weekday mornings only). A £3/hour surcharge applies to evening, weekend, and bank holiday lessons; motorway tuition adds £5/hour.4.9-star rated school with consistent first-time pass reviews across multiple instructors. £40/hour for automatic or manual lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour...
AJ's Driving Academy
Single instructor school focused on keeping learners calm and confident throughout their lessons. £40/hour for standard lessons, or £80 for double lessons (marked as most popular), with block deals from £230 for 6 hours up to £750 for 20 hours. Intensive courses available for those looking to pass quickly.Single instructor school focused on keeping learners calm and confident throughout their lessons. £40/hour for standard lessons, or £80 for double lessons...
Evolution Driving School
Founded 20 years ago by Paul Roach, Evolution has built a team known for pass rates 15% above the national average. Manual lessons at £42/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with intensive courses charged at £37/hour (typically 40 hours for complete beginners). Instructors are trained to the DVSA National Standard and adapt their teaching to your learning style, focusing on confidence beyond test standard.Founded 20 years ago by Paul Roach, Evolution has built a team known for pass rates 15% above the national average. Manual lessons at £42/hour or automatic at...
Roland Driving Instruction
Patient, calm instructor specialising in building learner confidence through a relaxed teaching style and tailored lesson plans. Double lessons from £80 (manual) or £90 (automatic), with block discounts available; book 5 manual double lessons and save £20, or 5 automatic and save £50. Free pick-up and drop-off within covered areas, plus test day preparation included.Patient, calm instructor specialising in building learner confidence through a relaxed teaching style and tailored lesson plans. Double lessons from £80...
Harriet Miller Driving Instructor
£40/hour before 5pm, £43/hour after 5pm and weekends. 15 years' experience with a high pass rate, sole proprietor offering one-to-one tuition from first lesson through test day and Pass Plus courses. Money-back guarantee on your first lesson if you're not satisfied.£40/hour before 5pm, £43/hour after 5pm and weekends. 15 years' experience with a high pass rate, sole proprietor offering one-to-one tuition from first lesson...
Complete Driver Training
Family-run school with 25+ years' combined experience instructing since 2003, known for patient teaching and full lesson time guarantees with no lesson piggy-backing. Lessons start at £30/hour with block booking discounts available, plus an intro offer of 2 hours for the price of 1.5 hours for first-time learners. Pass Plus courses also available from £200 to help reduce insurance costs.Family-run school with 25+ years' combined experience instructing since 2003, known for patient teaching and full lesson time guarantees with no lesson...
Passfaster
Family-run school with over 20 years' experience offering competitively priced lessons from £40/hour for manual (£42 evenings/weekends) and £42/hour for automatic (£44 evenings/weekends). Block deals available: 10-hour manual blocks from £380 weekdays or £400 evenings/weekends, with FastPass intensive courses starting at £293 for 5 hours. Student and unemployed discounts apply, plus a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee.Family-run school with over 20 years' experience offering competitively priced lessons from £40/hour for manual (£42 evenings/weekends) and £42/hour for...
Carls Driving School
Established in 1998 with over 5,000 learners passed and a reputation for high first-time pass rates. Full-hour lessons with no car sharing, block booking discounts available, and motorway tuition included. Pass Plus courses also on offer for cheaper insurance.Established in 1998 with over 5,000 learners passed and a reputation for high first-time pass rates. Full-hour lessons with no car sharing, block booking...
Electric Learners
Liverpool's only specialist automatic driving school, operating for over 15 years with grade A instructors. Serving most of the area with lessons available Monday to Saturday, 9:30am–5:30pm.Liverpool's only specialist automatic driving school, operating for over 15 years with grade A instructors. Serving most of the area with lessons available...
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Merseyside Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 10 nearby test centres
Southport topped the region with 59.2% while Speke struggled at just 38.6%, reflecting the varied road conditions from quiet coastal suburbs to challenging urban areas around Liverpool. The 58,039 tests conducted between 2024 and 2025 revealed how Merseyside's mix of motorway approaches, dock roads and residential areas create different learning environments. Women achieved their best results in Southport at 58.8% and Warrington at 52.2%, while men peaked at 59.6% and 58.2% in the same locations. Automatic learners performed best in Southport with 58.5% and worst in St Helens with just 32.1%.
Southport (Liverpool)
7,231 tests takenWarrington
6,124 tests takenUpton
10,893 tests takenWallasey
1,276 tests takenChorley
5,257 tests takenAtherton (Manchester)
7,690 tests takenSt Helens (Liverpool)
9,776 tests takenWidnes
5,673 tests takenNorris Green (Liverpool)
13,265 tests takenSpeke (Liverpool)
6,986 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport (Liverpool) | 58.8% | 59.6% | 58.5% | 59.2% | 7,231 |
| Warrington | 52.2% | 58.2% | 48.2% | 55.3% | 6,124 |
| Upton | 52.5% | 48.4% | 44.3% | 50.0% | 10,893 |
| Wallasey | 50.7% | 48.5% | 39.3% | 49.6% | 1,276 |
| Chorley | 49.2% | 47.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% | 5,257 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 41.9% | 39.0% | 32.1% | 40.2% | 9,776 |
| Widnes | 38.3% | 41.6% | 37.2% | 40.1% | 5,673 |
| Norris Green (Liverpool) | 40.0% | 37.6% | 34.9% | 38.7% | 13,265 |
| Speke (Liverpool) | 39.8% | 37.6% | 34.3% | 38.6% | 6,986 |