Driving Lessons in Carluke
Carluke's driving instruction centres around 3 well-rated schools (4.8-star average) offering automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, with 1 providing female driving instructors. While there are no independent driving instructors based in Carluke itself, learners can access nearby test centres with varying success rates. Lanark stands out with a 55% pass rate, contrasting with more challenging options like Hamilton at 39.5%.
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Top driving schools in Carluke by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Live Drive School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Carluke.
Live Drive School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Carluke.
Wunda Wheels
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Carluke.
Driving schools and instructors in Carluke
U Drive School of Motoring
Established for over 27 years with a high pass rate across thousands of learners. U Drive specialises in manual driving lessons and offers competitive pricing, with gift cards available in blocks from 5 to 20 hours, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training also on offer.
Live Drive School of Motoring
Qualified in supporting learners with dyslexia, this instructor combines structured coaching with flexible scheduling to build confidence at your pace. Pay-as-you-learn lessons available in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots, or secure block bookings for better value; intensive courses also available with assessment and deposit required.
Wunda Wheels
A team of eight instructors with over 100 years of combined experience, known for high first-time pass rates and exceptional patience with nervous learners and those with learning difficulties. Specialises in underage drivers aged 10-16 with off-road tuition at Hamilton race course, then transitions to on-road lessons once they hold their provisional licence. Multiple five-star reviews highlight instructors like Colin Pettigrew (Grade A, 20+ years) and Fraser Port for creating relaxed, informative learning environments tailored to individual needs.
Intensive courses in Carluke
Want to pass fast?
2 Carluke schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Carluke Test Centres and Pass Rates
Lanark achieved 55% while the other centres struggled, with Hamilton at 39.5%, Airdrie at 41.3%, and East Kilbride at 46.4% across 16,577 tests from 2024 to 2025. The Lanarkshire area presents varied challenges from Hamilton's busy town centre to the quieter rural approaches around Lanark. Glasgow's satellite towns create different pressures, with complex roundabout systems and industrial traffic affecting test routes. Women performed marginally better at most centres, while automatic pass rates ranged from 36.9% to 53.1%.
Lanark
1,845 tests takenEast Kilbride
2,451 tests takenGlasgow (Baillieston)
9,478 tests takenAirdrie
6,673 tests takenHamilton
5,608 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanark | 56.7% | 53.3% | 53.1% | 55.0% | 1,845 |
| East Kilbride | 47.2% | 45.6% | 37.6% | 46.4% | 2,451 |
| Glasgow (Baillieston) | 43.2% | 45.3% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 9,478 |
| Airdrie | 42.7% | 40.4% | 40.5% | 41.3% | 6,673 |
| Hamilton | 40.8% | 38.3% | 36.9% | 39.5% | 5,608 |