Driving Lessons in Dundee
Dundee has 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with 6 independent female driving instructors and 3 schools offering female driving instructors. Schools have excellent 4.9-star ratings and charge from £30 to £42.50 per hour, with five providing intensive courses. Forfar test centre shows an impressive 60.3% pass rate, notably higher than Dundee's 57.3%.
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Top driving schools in Dundee by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Drivology Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Dundee.
Claypotts & Dryburgh Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Dundee.
Claypotts & Dryburgh Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Dundee.
Claypotts & Dryburgh Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Dundee.
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ProScot
95% pass rate, 35% above the national average, with over 1,000 students passing annually. From £40/hour for manual lessons or £43/hour for automatic driving lessons, plus 10-hour block deals from £390 (manual) or £420 (automatic). Intensive courses available, with a current offer of two lessons for the price of one, saving up to £45.
Learn to Pass
Diane Ferrier has been instructing full-time since 2014 with an excellent first-time pass rate, including 20 out of 25 pupils passing on their first attempt in her opening year. At £40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, lessons are tailored to each learner's pace, with Pass Plus courses also available for insurance discounts.
Drivology Driving School
Drivology offers exceptional value with lessons from just £17 an hour on block bookings, or a 2-hour trial for £30 (buy one get one free). Intensive courses run Monday to Friday with 4-hour daily sessions and free test booking included, while their beginner course spans 7-40 weeks with mock tests, free Theory Test Pro access, and a 3D online course bundled in. One-to-one tuition across flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots means you can tailor your learning pace without long-term commitment.
Safe Tay Driving School
All lessons run for 2 hours at £42.50 per hour (£85 total), with test day packages including 1 hour of pre-test tuition plus car use for your practical exam, debrief, and drop-off home. Currently accepting absolute beginners with limited spaces available.
Claypotts & Dryburgh Driving School
Run by ex-Class 1 Advanced Police Driver Kenny Patterson, this school brings real-world insights into safer, smarter driving through better anticipation and hazard awareness. Full hour lessons at £42 pay-as-you-go or £195 for a block of 5, with free in-car theory help included; block bookings save £10 per 5 lessons. Eco-friendly fleet of hybrid and electric dual-controlled vehicles, plus free theory test support and motorway training.
Dave Thoms School of Motoring
Established in 2004, this school boasts a high first-time pass rate with a patient, easy-going instructor known for identifying weaknesses and working through them methodically. Lessons run Monday to Friday, with intensive courses, Pass Plus, and refresher options available at affordable prices.
Mick Carty Driving Instruction
Professional driver since 1980 with a clean licence record and no at-fault accidents in over 40 years on the road. 90-minute lessons at £65, or £220 for a 5-hour block and £430 for 10+ hours, with a modern MG ZS Hybrid automatic equipped with dual controls and advanced safety features including lane keep assist and active emergency braking. Pass Plus courses available at £60/hour, and the car is available for test day use.
Tayview Driving School
Scott Henderson has specialised in teaching learners with severe anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia and other medical conditions since qualifying as an instructor in 2012, proving that anyone can obtain a driving licence with the right support. His relaxed approach focuses on building confidence beyond the test itself, with lessons tailored to individual capabilities. Contact for current pricing.
1st Time
Established in 1994, this independent school has built a reputation for reliability and patience, particularly with nervous learners. A pass rate significantly above the national average, combined with discounted block bookings and a discount on your first five lessons, makes this a solid choice for learners seeking flexible, friendly tuition.
Irfan Ali
Nicola Anne Halliday
Gavin Balfour
Mohamad Bay
Jedidiah Benaviharuchot
Michael Carty
Paul Charles Adam
Fang Chen
Victoria Cowie
Thomas Dempster
Kevin Derek Webber
Alan Dickson
Stefan Elvin
Derek Gardner Mcewan
Scott Henderson
Alexander James Mckenzie
Daniel J. Lilburn
Gavin John Kidd
Charles John Mullan
Gavin John Thompson
Block booking
Best block deals in Dundee
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £130.
Intensive courses in Dundee
Want to pass fast?
5 Dundee schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Dundee Test Centres and Pass Rates
If you're in Dundee, you've got two centres and 4,409 tests taken between 2025 and 2026. Forfar has the stronger pass rate at 60.3% (58.1% for women, 62.7% for men, 56.1% for automatic) but the wait is 24 weeks, while Dundee itself offers 57.3% (54.7% women, 59.9% men, 48.3% automatic) and just a 9 week wait. The roads around Dundee include the Kingsway dual carriageway and approaches from residential areas with roundabouts and bus lanes, while Forfar is a smaller town with quieter streets but some awkward junctions and rural routes on the outskirts. The shorter wait at Dundee makes it the obvious choice unless you're confident enough to hang on for Forfar.
Forfar
667 tests taken · 24 week waitDundee
3,742 tests taken · 9 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 58.1% | 62.7% | 56.1% | 60.3% | 667 | 24 weeks |
| Dundee | 54.7% | 59.9% | 48.3% | 57.3% | 3,742 | 9 weeks |