Driving Instructors in Bellshill

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Instructors
25
Nearest Test Centre
Hamilton (2.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
38.6%
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This directory currently lists 25 driving instructor profiles covering Bellshill. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 138 reviews.

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Aisha
9.3 mi

Aisha

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

Aisha is a fully qualified DVSA-approved driving instructor and hypnotic practitioner based in Glasgow. She has years of experience and a really down…

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Stephen Farrell
9.1 mi

Stephen

Glasgow
5.0
25 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Stephen Farrell is a DVSA registered and approved driving instructor based in Glasgow. He gives lessons across Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Andrew Kerr
2.9 mi

Andrew

Hamilton
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min
BMW Mini Cooper

Andrew Kerr is a friendly driving instructor based in Hamilton, running his own driving school. He teaches in a stunning BMW Mini Cooper fitted with …

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Johnny Robertson
9.3 mi

Johnny

Glasgow
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Johnny Robertson. I started Topgear Driving Tuition back in 2003, and it's grown from just me to a team of 14 instructors across Glasgow and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Carolyn McKinnon
3.7 mi

Carolyn

Airdrie
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Carolyn McKinnon is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs her own independent driving school. She's a female instru…

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Frances
9 mi

Frances

Springburn
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Frances is the owner and lead instructor at Learner2pass, an independent driving school covering Springburn, Cumbernauld, Chryston, Stepps, Muirhead,…

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Leanne Barker
2.6 mi

Leanne

Birkenshaw
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Leanne Barker is a Grade A DVSA Approved driving instructor based in Birkenshaw, with over 19 years of experience. She has a University Accredited Di…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Lesley MacLeod
6.9 mi

Lesley

East Kilbride
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hybrid Motion

Lesley MacLeod is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs her own driving school. She's based in East Kilbride and co…

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Louise
6.9 mi

Louise

East Kilbride
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min

Louise has been a fully qualified DVSA Approved driving instructor since 2015, and she's built a strong reputation in East Kilbride. She's known for …

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JL
9.7 mi

Jim

Bishopbriggs
4.7
30 reviews
Manual 60 min

Jim Luby is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor based in Bishopbriggs, with an excellent driving test pass rate. He holds the highest DVSA teaching…

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Faizan and Haroon
9.3 mi

Faizan

Glasgow
4.5
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Faizan and Haroon, better known as Fizzy and Harry, are the founders of Apex Driving Academy. They have six years of experience and have built a frie…

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John Andrew
6.9 mi

John

East Kilbride
3.8
8 reviews
Manual 60 min
BMW 1 Series M Sport

John Andrew is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who has been teaching since 2006. With over 15 years of experience he has helped loads of learners …

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Learning to Drive in Bellshill

Bellshill sits east of Glasgow and feels like a commuter town with local character. You get a mix of terrace streets and suburban estates, with busy links onto the M8 and A725. Main Street is where you'll see learner drivers practising slow manoeuvres and junction control. Traffic can build at peak times, so lessons often spend time on slip-roads and roundabouts as well as quiet residential roads.

Nearest Test Centre: Hamilton

Hamilton test centre is about 2.7 miles from Bellshill, an easy drive along local A-roads and motorway slip-roads. Expect both urban and semi-rural test routes, including roundabouts and sections that join the M8. The centre administers around 6,879 tests a year, so test-day routines are well established and examiners use a variety of local junctions.

38.6%
Overall Pass Rate
42.5%
Male Pass Rate
35.4%
Female Pass Rate
2.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Hamilton's practical pass rate is 38.6%, lower than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 42.5% and female candidates at 35.4% at Hamilton, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Airdrie reports a 41.4% pass rate and Glasgow (Baillieston) 37.9%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). These figures suggest local routes and traffic patterns affect outcomes compared with the national picture, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet residential streets before moving to Main Street and the A725 where junctions can be busy. Spend time practising merging and lane choice on slip-roads approaching the M8, as exam routes often include motorway-feeder junctions. Work on roundabout control at the larger A725 roundabouts and on multi-lane approaches, and practise hill starts and reverse parking in car parks off the town centre. Time lessons outside peak hours to focus on observation and mirror use, then add peak-time sessions to build confidence.

Choosing an Instructor in Bellshill

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Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence and book your theory test before starting regular lessons. Take structured lessons with a qualified instructor, practise in local areas like Main Street and the A725, and build up to mock tests. When ready, book your practical test at Hamilton, about 2.7 miles away, and make sure you have recent lesson logs and a good mock pass before test day.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

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