Driving Lessons in Inverness
Inverness has 8 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors covering the Highland capital. Schools average £40 per hour where pricing is listed, with a solid 4.7-star rating across the board. Among the independent driving instructors, 8 are female driving instructors, and 2 schools offer intensive courses if you're looking to fast-track your test. The Inverness Longman Drive test centre recorded a 45.8% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data.
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Drive Highland
72% first-time pass rate with 38 students passing in 2024, backed by instructors with over 40 years combined experience. At £42/hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, lessons focus on calm, patient teaching that builds confidence—particularly praised by nervous learners. Structured lesson planning and flexible scheduling make this a reliable choice for learners seeking steady progress.
Darren Kelman Driver Training
Former police officer with 16+ years' experience and advanced driver training background, including high-speed and driving psychology courses. Lessons at £37–£40/hour or £350–£380 for 10-hour blocks, with structured lesson plans and detailed feedback after each session. Flexible pickup and drop-off available to fit around work or college.
iTRAIN Driving Lessons
Specialises in nervous pupils and those with learning difficulties, plus eco driving, motorway tuition, and mock tests. Intensive courses priced individually based on your needs.
Choice Driving School
24+ years specialising in intensive driving courses, with a track record of helping hundreds of learners pass within one or two weeks. The instructor's calm, patient approach involves you in every step of your progress, discussing which areas you've mastered and where to focus extra practice. Mock tests replicate real test conditions to build confidence before your test day.
Colin Alexander Stuart
William Allan Davidson
Jayalakshmi Alugunja
Louie Andreas
Kathrine Anne Campbell
Neil Archibald Harris Mackinnon
Gemma Bell
Christopher Chrisanthou
Peter David Bullock
Paul Duncan Kenney
Gareth Duncan Smith
Alastair Field
Stuart Gregory
Gabor Jonas
Stephen Laing
Alister Mackay
Heather Maclennan
Duncan Macleod Mackinnon
Anne Macpherson
Eilidh Mccaig
Block booking
Best block deals in Inverness
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Intensive courses in Inverness
Want to pass fast?
2 Inverness schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Inverness Test Centres and Pass Rates
Inverness on Longman Drive is the only centre here, recording a 45.8% pass rate across 3,252 tests between 2025 and 2026. Women passed at 46.5% and men at 45.3%, while automatic drivers managed 39.7%. The wait is just 6 weeks. The roads around Inverness include rural single-track approaches, faster A-roads heading towards the Kessock Bridge, and residential streets in the town itself.
Inverness (Longman Drive)
3,252 tests taken · 6 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness (Longman Drive) | 46.5% | 45.3% | 39.7% | 45.8% | 3,252 | 6 weeks |