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Some instructors covering Beauly
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Darren
Darren Kelman is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Inverness with more than 16 years' experience teaching learner drivers across the Highlands. H…
Jamie
Jamie Miller runs MILLER Driving School in Inverness, Scotland. Jamie keeps things relaxed and friendly, and teaches to a very high professional stan…
Helen
Hi, I'm Helen Tomlinson. I run Pass with Helen, an independent driving school based in Inverness. I'm a fully qualified ADI, and I've been teaching p…
Colin
Hi, I'm Colin Stuart. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Inverness. I've b…
Alastair
Hi, I'm Alastair Field. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school here in Inverness. I've been s…
Stephanie
Hi, I'm Stephanie. I run iTRAIN Driving School in Inverness, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now. It's a well establishe…
Stuart
Stuart Gregory is a fully qualified DVSA registered driving instructor based in Inverness. He's a local, independent instructor who covers Inverness …
Learning to Drive in Beauly
Beauly is a small Highland village with a compact High Street and easy access to quieter rural roads and the River Beauly. Lessons here often start on local streets before moving onto busier A-roads toward Inverness. You will find a mix of low-traffic village driving and short stretches of faster roads when practising for your test. The local feel makes early lessons relaxed, but you will need to get used to changeable weather and variable visibility.
Nearest Test Centre: Inverness (Longman Drive)
The nearest DVSA centre is Inverness (Longman Drive), about 9 miles away from Beauly. Expect a test venue that handles a moderate number of candidates, with 168 tests recorded per year at this centre. The centre's pass rate at 36.3% is below the national average, so plan practice on busier junctions and independent driving sections. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Inverness (Longman Drive) posts a pass rate of 36.3%, compared with the national average of 47.3%, which suggests tests from this centre are more challenging or candidates require more preparation. Male and female pass rates at Longman Drive are 35.8% and 36.8% respectively, figures that sit a long way below the national average. Nearby centres show variation, with Inverness (Seafield Road) at 44.4% and another Inverness centre at 50.2%, so centre choice can affect outcomes. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Beauly High Street to build clutch control and junction awareness before moving onto faster roads. When driving toward Inverness, practise lane discipline and roundabout exits, as you will meet multi-lane junctions near the city. Watch for cyclists and farm traffic on rural roads, and expect narrow bridges and single-track sections if you head out of the village. Keep practice sessions that include independent driving and observation at junctions to mirror the longer, busier routes used by the test. Check weather and light levels before a lesson, as rain and low sun change braking distances and visibility quickly.
Choosing an Instructor in Beauly
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence through GOV.UK before booking any lessons or tests. Study for and pass the theory and hazard perception tests, then arrange practical lessons that include independent driving and A-road experience. When you are ready, book a practical test at Inverness (Longman Drive) or one of the nearby Inverness centres; bear in mind centre choice can affect pass outcomes. Keep a record of your lessons and ask your instructor for mock tests on the actual routes if they can provide them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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