Driving Lessons in Bangor
Bangor is served by 6 driving schools and 43 independent driving instructors, with 7 of the independent driving instructors being female driving instructors and 2 schools also offering female driving instructors. Schools average 4.6 stars with prices from £40 to £45 per hour (averaging £43). The local Bangor test centre stands out with an impressive 64.1% pass rate, significantly higher than the UK average according to recent DVSA data.
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yes2pass
Cheapest manual driving school in Bangor.
yes2pass
Highest-rated manual driving school in Bangor.
yes2pass
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bangor.
Bangor Driving Academy
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Bangor.
Driving schools and instructors in Bangor
yes2pass
Nearly 40 years of professional driving experience underpins this school's approach to structured, goal-focused lessons. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go manual lessons, or choose from block deals: 5 hours for £195, 10 hours for £390, or 20 hours for £770 (available in manual or automatic). Test car hire available at £120 in Bangor.
DMJ Driver Training
Known for transforming nervous beginners into confident drivers, this school uses a calm, client-centred approach tailored to each learner's pace and abilities. Lessons start at £45/hour with popular block deals: 10 hours for £450, 20 hours for £900, or 30 hours for £1,350—plus 2-hour lessons available at £90. Reviews highlight the instructor's skill at coaching anxious learners through to test-ready in just a few months.
Tim Snow Driving School
Patient instructor who specialises in building confidence from the ground up, starting new learners in quiet environments before progressing to test routes. Covers everything from basic controls through to extended test preparation, with detailed local knowledge of Bangor's trickiest roundabouts and junctions.
Bangor Driving Academy
Family-run school established over 20 years ago, run by Irene and Richard with an excellent first-time pass rate. Located just under a mile from the test centre, they know all the test routes inside out and can highlight hazards you're likely to encounter. One-to-one tuition with door-to-door service, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available.
Mandy's Driving School
Patient instructor with 15+ years' experience and an outstanding first-time pass rate, highly recommended across the area. Offers regular lessons, refresher courses, and theory test support, welcoming all abilities. Multiple five-star reviews highlight her calm teaching style and student success.
Block booking
Best block deals in Bangor
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Intensive courses in Bangor
Want to pass fast?
1 Bangor schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Bangor Test Centres and Pass Rates
This single Welsh centre achieved an excellent 64.1% pass rate from 3,433 tests taken between 2024 and 2025, well above the national average of 48.6%. The North Wales location benefits from less congested roads and the university town's well-maintained infrastructure, though learners must handle the A5 trunk road and Menai Bridge approaches with their scenic but potentially distracting coastal views. Women slightly outperformed men at 65.5% versus 63.1%. Automatic learners achieved an impressive 61.9%, suggesting Bangor's mix of clear A-roads and straightforward town center navigation suits automatic transmission particularly well.
Bangor
3,433 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 65.5% | 63.1% | 61.9% | 64.1% | 3,433 |