Driving Lessons in Bangor
Bangor combines 5 driving schools with 43 independent driving instructors, creating strong competition and choice. Schools maintain a solid 4.5-star average rating, with automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors available through multiple schools. The area benefits from an excellent local test centre with a 64.1% pass rate - one of the higher success rates you'll find.
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Driving Schools in Bangor
6 schools
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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.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...
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.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...
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.Patient instructor who specialises in building confidence from the ground up, starting new learners in quiet environments before progressing to test routes....
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.Patient instructor with 15+ years' experience and an outstanding first-time pass rate, highly recommended across the area. Offers regular lessons, refresher...
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.Known for transforming nervous beginners into confident drivers, this school uses a calm, client-centred approach tailored to each learner's pace and abilities....
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Bangor Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
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 |