Driving Lessons in Paisley
Paisley's 7 driving schools and 60 independent driving instructors give you substantial choice, with schools averaging £36 per hour where pricing is shown. All schools achieve perfect 5-star ratings, and five offer intensive courses. One school offers automatic driving lessons. There are 15 independent female driving instructors in the area. Test centre results vary considerably, with East Kilbride at 57.7% and Dumbarton at 52.8% performing best, while Glasgow (Shieldhall) sits at just 39.9%.
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Learn 2 Pass with Gary
£40/hour for beginner lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour sessions) at £38/hour. Pass Plus courses also available at £480 for 6 hours. Tailor-made lessons designed around your individual needs, whether you're starting from scratch, returning after a break, or building confidence as a newly qualified driver.
Harvey's School of Motoring
One of the longest-established driving schools in the area, run by Peter Harvey since 1978 with over 40 years of instruction experience. Lessons at £32/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire at £80 including a pre-test lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £270 for 6 modules.
Robbie's Driving School
Patient and professional instructor covering beginner lessons through intensive courses, with a focus on city, country, and motorway driving tailored to individual needs. Lessons available weekdays with test route preparation included.
Learn Me Driving School
IAM-qualified instructor with HGV/LGV license and Motor Schools Association membership, backed by consistently positive reviews praising his calm, patient teaching style. Block bookings of 10 hours available at discounted rates, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition. Full 60-minute lessons with exclusive access to a pupil support page featuring maneuver videos and learning materials.
KCM Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor Kenny Menzies brings 30 years of driving training experience and consistently high pass rates to every lesson. Specialising in intensive courses, motorway driving, and theory test preparation, with modern vehicles fitted with dual controls and Pass Plus courses also available.
Zoom Driving
Kenny Taylor's school emphasises 1½-hour lessons to give learners more time to settle and realistic practice, with a high pass rate built on structured training in modern, learner-friendly cars. Pass Plus courses and intensive options are available, alongside theory and hazard perception training with supplied study materials.
Saira Afzal
Muhammad Ahmad
Marie Ann Mcilwham
Robert Beggs
Brendan Blyth
Sharon Bremner*
John Cleisham
Jeffrey Corr
Lee Coyle
Ian David Trevelyan
William Dorrian
Jamie Dougan
John Douglas Ravenscroft
David Duffy
Gary Duggan
Thomas Flynn
Robert Fulton
Elizabeth Gillan
Paul Gregory
James Grierson
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Intensive courses in Paisley
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5 Paisley schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Paisley Test Centres and Pass Rates
East Kilbride delivers the highest pass rate at 57.7% among the six centres serving Paisley, though you'll wait 18 weeks, while women there passed at 59.8% and men at 55.7%. Glasgow (Shieldhall) has the lowest at 39.9%, with a 16 week wait and 37.2% for automatic learners. The roads around Shieldhall include industrial areas, the Clyde Tunnel approaches and tight tenement streets where visibility can be poor. Across all six centres, 30,922 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026. Paisley itself saw 7,912 tests with a 48.6% pass rate and a 14 week wait, while Glasgow (Anniesland) has a 21 week wait, the longest in the area.
East Kilbride
1,976 tests taken · 18 week waitDumbarton
1,659 tests taken · 13 week waitBishopbriggs
6,186 tests taken · 16 week waitPaisley
7,912 tests taken · 14 week waitGlasgow (Anniesland)
6,170 tests taken · 21 week waitGlasgow (Shieldhall)
7,019 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kilbride | 59.8% | 55.7% | 46.0% | 57.7% | 1,976 | 18 weeks |
| Dumbarton | 53.1% | 52.6% | 46.7% | 52.8% | 1,659 | 13 weeks |
| Bishopbriggs | 53.3% | 47.2% | 41.7% | 49.8% | 6,186 | 16 weeks |
| Paisley | 48.2% | 49.0% | 44.0% | 48.6% | 7,912 | 14 weeks |
| Glasgow (Anniesland) | 43.2% | 45.5% | 41.2% | 44.3% | 6,170 | 21 weeks |
| Glasgow (Shieldhall) | 41.4% | 38.9% | 37.2% | 39.9% | 7,019 | 16 weeks |