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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Livingston (6.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Armadale. Prices range from £25.00 to £52.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 54 reviews.

12
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
54 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Armadale driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Armadale instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Muhammad Ejaz
2.3 mi

Muhammad

Bathgate
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Muhammad Ejaz is a very experienced driving instructor with EJS Motoring in Bathgate, West Lothian. He has been rated by over 100 local learners and …

Nervous Drivers Intensive
£40 /hour
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Andrew Edwards
8.7 mi

Andrew

Falkirk
5.0
15 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech

Andrew Edwards is a fully qualified DVSA driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, teaching across the Falkirk area. He is calm, patient a…

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Dillon
7 mi

Dillon

Livingston
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Dillon is a driving instructor with Livingston Driving School, based in Livingston. He's known for being super punctual, calm, and genuinely nice, wh…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£40 /hour
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DM
7.1 mi

Davie

West Lothian
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Davie Mckim is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West Lothian. He offers reliable, high-quality driving lessons to learners of all …

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Malcolm Harrison
8.7 mi

Malcolm

Falkirk
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Malcolm Harrison is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Falkirk. He's been a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor since 2002, with over…

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Andrew
7 mi

Andrew

Livingston
4.5
4 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Andrew has been teaching people to drive in and around Livingston for over 18 years with Andrews Driving School. He is a DSA (Driving Standards Agenc…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Andrew Veitch
8.7 mi

Andrew

Falkirk
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Andrew Veitch. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Falkirk. I've be…

Intensive Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Roberto
8.7 mi

Roberto

Falkirk
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Roberto. I run Roberto's Driving School, a Falkirk-based driving school where I help learners from complete beginners to fully qualified driv…

Refresher
£38 /hour
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Dariusz
8.7 mi

Dariusz

Falkirk
Automatic 60 min

Hi, I'm Dariusz. I've been training driver candidates for many years around Falkirk, and I offer an individual approach to each of you. Whether you'r…

£52 /hour 20% OFF 1st
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Mike Sword
8.7 mi

Mike

Falkirk
Manual 60 min
Hyundai i20 N-Line

Mike Sword is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Polmont, Falkirk. He's been teaching for over 30 years, having qualified back in …

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Hugh Glackin
8.7 mi

Hugh

Falkirk
Manual 60 min

Hugh Glackin is a driving instructor based in Falkirk, with over 200 positive reviews from his students. He's an experienced and qualified instructor…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Stephen
8.7 mi

Stephen

Falkirk
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Audi A1

Hi, I'm Stephen. I've been teaching people to drive around Falkirk and Stirlingshire for over 15 years now, and I still love it. I'm a fully qualifie…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£25 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Armadale

Learning to drive around Armadale means long, scenic runs and a feel for rural Scotland. Roads can be quiet for stretches, but weather can change quickly and affect visibility and traction. You'll often be driving to nearby towns for lessons and tests, so factor in travel time. Local character is remote and straightforward, with stretches of single-carriageway and coastal outlooks.

Nearest Test Centre: Livingston

Thurso is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 20.5 miles from Armadale by road. Expect a rural test route with long single-carriageway sections and a mix of village and coastal driving. The centre handled 223 tests per year in the latest data, so book early to get your preferred date. The Thurso pass rate was 51.1%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

49.6%
Overall Pass Rate
52.2%
Male Pass Rate
47.4%
Female Pass Rate
6.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Thurso's pass rate sits above the national average at 51.1%, compared with 47.3% nationally, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 56.2% and female candidates at 46.6% at Thurso, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Golspie reported 46.8% and Orkney 56.9%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). These figures suggest local centres vary, so route choice on test day can matter, especially if you can travel to a different nearby centre.

Local Driving Tips

Expect long stretches on A9 and A836 style roads when travelling to lessons or tests, and plan fuel and time accordingly. Single-track roads with passing places are common, so practise giving way and using passing places properly. Watch for strong coastal winds and sudden rain, they change stopping distances and handling. Junctions into small villages can be tight, so practise slow, controlled approaches and observation. If you head to Thurso for a test, familiarise yourself with junctions near the test centre and any local roundabouts before test day.

Choosing an Instructor in Armadale

There are no registered instructors listed for Armadale in this data, so look for ADIs prepared to travel from Thurso or nearby towns. Ask potential instructors about local route knowledge and whether they include travel to and from lessons in their price. Expect instructors to offer block bookings and intensive courses if you need faster progress. Check availability and ask for recent pupil references where possible.

Lesson Costs in Armadale

No average local lesson price is available in this data, so costs will vary by instructor and travel. Expect higher lesson costs if an instructor has to travel a long way to reach Armadale, or if you need lessons that include driving to the test centre. Booking blocks of lessons often reduces the per-lesson rate.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence before booking theory or practical tests, you can do this online through the DVLA. Study and pass your theory test, then arrange lessons with an instructor who will travel to Armadale or nearby towns. Book your practical test at Thurso when your instructor thinks you are ready, and allow extra travel time on test day. After passing the practical, send your pass certificate to the DVLA to get your full licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Thurso, about 20.5 miles from Armadale by road.
Thurso had a pass rate of 51.1% in the 2024-2025 period, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
This dataset shows zero registered instructors for Armadale.
Learning time depends on your availability and how often you practise.
No average price is provided in this data, so local lesson costs are not listed.
Taking lessons in Thurso can help because the test centre there handles local test routes and has a slightly higher pass rate of 51.1%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Yes, male candidates pass at 56.2% and female candidates at 46.6% at Thurso, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Golspie had a 46.8% pass rate and Orkney 56.9% in the 2024-2025 data, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Thurso ran 223 tests in the latest year of available data.
Focus on handling single-carriageway roads, use of passing places, and driving in variable coastal weather.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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