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Bill
Bill Watt is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Aberdeen. He runs BBDS Driving School (Big Bill's) and offers one-to-one ma…
Tehmina
Tehmina is a DVSA-qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with an excellent reputation in Aberdeen, backed up by over 200 five-star Google review…
Kate
Kate Dunn is an independent driving instructor based in Aberdeen and has been teaching since she qualified in January 2005. She's been a full-time in…
Toby
Toby Armishaw is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Westhill, Aberdeen. He's a Grade A qualified instructor who's been teaching fo…
Iain
Iain Milne is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Aberdeen. He's been speciall…
Marcin
Marcin Dworak is a patient and friendly driving instructor based in Aberdeen. He's been a full-time Approved Driving Instructor for over six years an…
Andrew
Andrew Sineath is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Aberdeen. He's been spec…
Leigh
Leigh Stephen is a fully qualified female driving instructor running her own LDC driving school franchise in Aberdeen. She's been specially trained b…
Learning to Drive in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a straight-talking place to learn, with city streets, harbour traffic and coastal weather always in the mix. You’ll switch between busy routes like Anderson Drive on the A90 and tighter residential roads around Bridge of Don and Torry. Union Street’s bus lanes and the one-way system teach good lane discipline. Coastal wind and rain can make Ellon Road and King Street feel different from one day to the next.
Nearest Test Centre: Aberdeen
Your nearest DVSA test centre in this dataset is Orkney, about 2.1 miles away. Expect a blend of town work and open-road driving on test routes, so build both into your lessons. If you cannot find a slot there, Stranraer at 2.3 miles and Carlisle at 2.8 miles are also listed as options. Plan lessons that mirror a mix of junctions, roundabouts and variable speed limits so you feel ready wherever you test.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Orkney’s overall pass rate is 56.9 percent, higher than the national average of 47.3 percent, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The split shows 66.3 percent for males and 50 percent for females, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The centre recorded 401 tests in the period, which suggests a steady flow of candidates without big-city volume.
Local Driving Tips
Rush hours bite on A90 Anderson Drive and the A96 into Bucksburn, so practise clutch control and patient gap selection. Work on multi-lane roundabouts at the Haudagain Roundabout where A90 meets A96, focusing on lanes and early signalling. Use quieter streets in Bridge of Don, Kincorth or Northfield for early manoeuvres, then step up to King Street and Great Northern Road for bus lanes and heavier traffic. Coastal wind can gust along Ellon Road and by the Bridge of Don, so keep a light grip and add stopping distance in rain. Around the harbour and Market Street you’ll meet HGVs, tight turns and pedestrian activity, so read the road well and keep speeds smooth.
Choosing an Instructor in Aberdeen
Look for an instructor who knows the Haudagain Roundabout inside out and will coach you on bus-lane timings along King Street and Union Street. Someone who builds in sessions on the A90, the A96 and coastal routes will prepare you well. There are about 22 instructors in the area, so you can compare styles and availability. Expect to pay around £37 per hour and ask about training plans that mix town, rural and dual carriageway work.
Lesson Costs in Aberdeen
Average lesson prices sit around £37 per hour locally. Costs can shift with car type, weekend or evening slots, and where you need pick-up. Block bookings or intensive courses may change the rate, so ask for written pricing before you commit.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and check your eyesight meets the 20-metre number plate rule. Start lessons while you study for the theory and hazard perception tests. Once you’ve passed theory, book your practical at the nearest centre listed, which is Orkney, and keep your lessons focused on similar road types. Bring your licence and theory pass certificate on test day and arrive in good time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Aberdeen
How Much Does a 20 Hour Driving Lesson Block Cost in the UK?
Trying to work out a fair 20 hour driving lesson block cost in the UK can do your head in, because there is no single national price. Hourly lesson rates vary a lot by area and instructor, so a 20 hour block can look like a bargain in one place and expensive in another. This guide walks through real-world price examples, how to tell if a 20 hour block is right for you, and simple ways to spread the cost without overcommitting.
Buy now pay later driving lessons: what to check before you block book
Thinking about using buy now pay later driving lessons so you can start sooner and spread the cost? It can be handy, but it is easy to overpay or get stuck with a package you cannot change. Here is how to compare instalment deals with normal local lesson prices, what to sort with your instructor before you commit, and how to use My Instructor Finder to tie any finance option to a real instructor and a real start date, not just a flashy advert.
How to Spread the Cost of Driving Lessons in the UK with 10, 20 and 30 Hour Packages
Learning to drive is exciting, but the money side can creep up on you if you do not plan it properly. Between lesson prices and the DVSA test fees, you are easily into the hundreds, sometimes more, so it makes sense to decide how you will spread the cost of driving lessons before you start. This guide walks through 10, 20 and 30 hour packages, how Spread The Cost options can work in practice, and the common money mistakes that leave learners stuck on waiting lists with empty wallets.