Driving Lessons in Livingston
Livingston's 16 driving schools and 34 independent driving instructors include female driving instructors at 1 school and 11 independent female driving instructors. Schools earn a strong 4.7-star rating and charge between £40 and £47 per hour on average. Pass rates vary considerably at nearby test centres: Livingston achieves 50.7% while Edinburgh (Currie) sits notably lower at 43.2%.
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Top driving schools in Livingston by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
EJS Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Livingston.
Andrews Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Livingston.
SAMZ Automatic Driving School Edinburgh
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Livingston.
AG's Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Livingston.
Driving schools and instructors in Livingston
Andrews Driving School
20+ years of experience with an exemplary pass rate and modern tuition approach. £40 per hour for standard or intensive lessons, or £380 for a block of 10 lessons. Semi-intensive courses available to prepare for your test in as little as 5-6 weeks, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Drive Wright Scotland
Client-centred instruction focused on building safe driving habits for life, not just test passes. All instructors trained in coaching and goal-setting techniques, with lesson summaries and progress tracking via the Total Drive app. Off-peak lessons from £45/hour (1.5 hours at £67.50), or £440 for a 10-hour block; student discounts available.
Wasi's Driving School
£47/hour or £420 for 10 hours, with student discounts and a refer-a-friend promotion available. An excellent first-time pass rate backed by 7-day availability including early mornings and late evenings, plus free theory test advice and progress tracking after every lesson. Specialises in nervous drivers, motorway training, foreign licence conversions, and Pass Plus courses also on offer.
U Drive Driving School
Independent instructor with a track record of first-time passes, including multiple five-star reviews praising patience and clear instruction. Lessons tailored to individual pace and ability, priced at £46/hour for 1.5 hours or £46/hour for 2-hour sessions.
EJS Motoring
Four years on the market with 100+ passed students and over 500 training hours delivered. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £35/hour for a 30-lesson package, automatic at £50/hour or £45/hour, with cars equipped with duplicate pedals and the latest safety features. Flexible scheduling across weekdays, weekends, and evenings means you can fit lessons around your life.
AG's Driving School
Established with both male and female instructors across West Lothian and Edinburgh. Hourly lessons at £45, or save with block deals from £220 for 5 hours up to £820 for 20 hours. Pass Plus courses and gift vouchers also available.
MIC Driver Training
22+ years of professional driving experience including HGVs, buses, and emergency vehicles. £45/hour or from £256 for a block of 6 lessons with 5-7% savings, all inclusive of pickup, drop-off, fuel, and insurance. Specializes in nervous drivers and test preparation with a proven track record of helping students pass their driving test.
SAMZ Automatic Driving School Edinburgh
Specialising exclusively in automatic driving lessons, SAMZ removes the distraction of gear and clutch management so learners can focus entirely on road awareness and safe decision-making. Eight flexible packages range from 10 to 48 hours, with 2-hour pay-as-you-go sessions also available, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers. The team emphasises a calm, structured environment designed to build confidence and long-term driving competence.
Bananas Driver Training
Two instructors covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas, with Jonathan offering both manual and automatic lessons plus specialist training for experienced drivers, and Dimitris providing intensive courses taught in English and Greek. A customer review highlights Jonathan's relaxed teaching style and ability to get learners test-ready quickly, with one student passing first time after just under two months of lessons. Contact the school directly for current hourly rates.
Professional Driver Training Scotland
Block booking
Best block deals in Livingston
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £150.
Intensive courses in Livingston
Want to pass fast?
6 Livingston schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Livingston Test Centres and Pass Rates
9,101 tests between 2024 and 2025 split between Livingston at 50.7% and Grangemouth at 46.4%, reflecting the different driving environments these Scottish centres offer. Livingston benefits from well-planned new town roads with clear layouts and modern roundabout systems, while Grangemouth's industrial setting near the Forth ports creates more complex traffic with heavy goods vehicles. Women outperformed men at Livingston with 52.4% versus 49.1%, though this reversed at Grangemouth where men achieved 45.8% and women 47.1%. Automatic pass rates reached 42.8% in Livingston but just 36.3% in Grangemouth.
Livingston
4,486 tests takenEdinburgh (Currie)
7,475 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 52.4% | 49.1% | 42.8% | 50.7% | 4,486 |
| Edinburgh (Currie) | 43.3% | 43.2% | 38.0% | 43.2% | 7,475 |