Driving Lessons in Carluke
Carluke has 3 driving schools with an excellent 4.8-star average rating, though pricing information isn't currently available for comparison. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons, and one offers female driving instructors. Nearby test centres vary considerably, with Lanark (58.1% pass rate) and East Kilbride (57.7%) offering much better odds than Hamilton (42%) or the busier Glasgow Baillieston and Airdrie centres, both at 47.4%.
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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 lessons in Carluke
3 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.
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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
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2 Carluke schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Carluke Test Centres and Pass Rates
You're looking at 5 test centres across the Carluke area, where 25,029 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026. The roads around Hamilton, with a pass rate of just 42%, include challenging junctions near the M74 and busy urban routes through the town centre. Glasgow Baillieston also sits at 47.4% and has an 18 week wait, while Lanark offers a much better 58.1% pass rate with quieter roads through South Lanarkshire, though you'll wait 20 weeks. East Kilbride achieved 57.7%, with women passing at 59.8% and men at 55.7%. Airdrie has a 47.4% pass rate and a 21 week wait, and automatic learners across the area averaged around 40-47% depending on the centre.
Lanark
1,914 tests taken · 20 week waitEast Kilbride
1,976 tests taken · 18 week waitAirdrie
4,599 tests taken · 21 week waitGlasgow (Baillieston)
10,428 tests taken · 18 week waitHamilton
6,112 tests taken · 18 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanark | 59.1% | 57.2% | 47.1% | 58.1% | 1,914 | 20 weeks |
| East Kilbride | 59.8% | 55.7% | 46.0% | 57.7% | 1,976 | 18 weeks |
| Airdrie | 47.0% | 47.8% | 44.6% | 47.4% | 4,599 | 21 weeks |
| Glasgow (Baillieston) | 46.6% | 48.1% | 40.9% | 47.4% | 10,428 | 18 weeks |
| Hamilton | 42.1% | 41.9% | 34.5% | 42.0% | 6,112 | 18 weeks |