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%.

£44
average price
16
driving schools
34
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Livingston

Showing 116 of 16
Andrews Driving School

Andrews Driving School

5(172)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

ManualIntensive
93 E Bankton Pl, Livingston EH54 9DDView school
Drive Wright Scotland

Drive Wright Scotland

5(32)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

Manual
26 Stoneyflatts Cres, South Queensferry EH30 9XXView school
Wasi's Driving School

Wasi's Driving School

5(28)
From £47/hr10hrs for £420Save £50

£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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale S, Livingston EH54 6RQView school
U Drive Driving School

U Drive Driving School

4.8(18)
From £46/hr

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.

Manual
60 Sutherland Way, Livingston EH54 8HUView school
EJS Motoring

EJS Motoring

4.7(17)
From £40/hr30hrs for £1050Save £150

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Queens Cres, Livingston EH54 8EJView school
AG's Driving School

AG's Driving School

4.2(5)
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

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.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
27 W Hall Rd, Broxburn EH52 5QTView school
MIC Driver Training

MIC Driver Training

From £45/hr10hrs for £418Save £32

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.

Manual
85 Mansefield, East Calder, Livingston EH53 0JEView school
SAMZ Automatic Driving School Edinburgh

SAMZ Automatic Driving School Edinburgh

5(80)
Block bookings available

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.

AutomaticIntensive
1A Westerton Rd, Broxburn EH52 5AUView school
Bananas Driver Training

Bananas Driver Training

5(21)

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Greek
252 Viewfield Rd, Tarbrax, West Calder EH55 8XFView school
Drive Calderwood

Drive Calderwood

5(29)
Manual
24 Forest Glade, East Calder, Livingston EH53 0FQView school
Professional Driver Training Scotland

Professional Driver Training Scotland

5(4)
Manual
186 Clement Rise, Dedridge E Rd, Livingston EH54 6LPView school
Allan's Driving Lessons

Allan's Driving Lessons

5(3)
Manual
40 Sinclair Way, Livingston EH54 8HWView school
Justin Taylor RED Driving School

Justin Taylor RED Driving School

3(2)
Manual
85 Huntly Ave, Livingston EH54 8NGView school
Yule Pass Driving School

Yule Pass Driving School

Manual
16 Briestonhill Dr, West Calder EH55 8FSView school
Linlithgow Driving Academy

Linlithgow Driving Academy

Manual
The Arches 1, Kingsfield Farm House, Linlithgow EH49 7LSView school
Kerry Stainsby Driving School

Kerry Stainsby Driving School

Manual
3 Oakbank Cottages, West Calder EH55 8PRView school

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.

51%

Livingston

4,486 tests taken
Women52.4%
Men49.1%
Automatic42.8%
43%

Edinburgh (Currie)

7,475 tests taken
Women43.3%
Men43.2%
Automatic38.0%

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