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12
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Wigan (4.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.9%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Billinge. Prices range from £36.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.6 stars from 17 reviews.

12
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.6 / 5
17 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Billinge 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 Billinge 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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Kerry Heald
7.7 mi

Kerry

Warrington
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen T-Roc R Line 2.0 TDI

Kerry runs Kerry's Driver Training, a professional driving school based in Warrington. She's a former university graduate and corporate training offi…

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£40 /hour
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Graham Jones
7.7 mi

Graham

Warrington
4.7
7 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Graham Jones is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Warrington, with a strong background in public service and tr…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Deborah Ford
8.2 mi

Deborah

Bolton
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…

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SW
2.9 mi

Steve

St. Helens
4.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Renault Capture

Steve Wynn is a driving instructor in St Helens with a really interesting background. He spent years in the fire service before retiring and moving i…

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Dave Blackhall
2.3 mi

Dave

Newton le Willows
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Nicola Boyle
4.6 mi

Nicola

Wigan
Automatic 60 min
Citroen C3

Nicola Boyle runs Beltin Start School of Motoring in Wigan. She's a fully qualified ADI who's been teaching for a while and really enjoys it. Nicola …

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GH
7.5 mi

Gary

Westhoughton
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Peugeot 208

Gary Hart is a professional driving instructor based in Westhoughton, Bolton. He's a former police advanced driver, which means he's got a really sol…

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£40 /hour
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Matt
7.7 mi

Matt

Warrington
Manual 60 min

Matt has been a driving instructor in Warrington for over twelve years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He gets that learning to drive c…

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TG
7.7 mi

Tom

Warrington
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Tom Grainger. I run Tom Grainger School of Motoring, offering driving lessons in and around Warrington. I'm here to help you get your licence…

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David Wright
7.7 mi

David

Warrington
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm David Wright. I run Wrightway2Drive, a driving school in Warrington. I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now, and I real…

Refresher
£36 /hour
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Simon Rhodes
8 mi

Simon

Westhoughton
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Simon Rhodes is a Grade A, fully qualified driving instructor and has been running Si Rhodes Driver Training since 2008. He is based in Westhoughton …

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Claire Farrimond
8.8 mi

Claire

Atherton
Manual 60 min

Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…

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Learning to Drive in Billinge

Billinge sits on the edge of Wigan, with a village feel and quick access to larger towns. Lessons here mean a mix of quiet residential streets and busier routes towards Wigan and Warrington. Local driving tends to involve short runs into town and longer trips on A and B roads beyond the village. Instructor choice can shape how quickly you tackle roundabouts and junctions on those routes.

Nearest Test Centre: Wigan

Wigan is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4.8 miles from Billinge by road. Expect a typical test route that heads into Wigan town and onto nearby busier roads, with around 8221 tests a year at this centre. Booking times can vary, so check slots early if you have a preferred examiner or time. You will usually drive from village streets onto main approaches toward Wigan on test day.

47.9%
Overall Pass Rate
50.8%
Male Pass Rate
45.0%
Female Pass Rate
4.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Wigan test centre has a pass rate of 47.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Wigan pass at 50.8% while female candidates pass at 45.0% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Warrington shows a higher pass rate of 50.6% and Atherton (Manchester) sits at 49.7%, both useful alternatives if you want a different test location (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets to build control before trying busier approaches into Wigan. Practice hill starts and clutch control on the village slopes, then move to faster roads for confidence with speed changes. Spend time approaching roundabouts and junctions at a steady speed and checking mirrors early on. Prepare for variable traffic levels at peak times when routes into nearby towns get busy. Make a habit of practising lane discipline and signalling before you tackle longer runs out of the area.

Choosing an Instructor in Billinge

Billinge has six local instructors, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an instructor who knows the local routes into Wigan and Warrington and who offers structured lesson plans. Expect to pay around the local average of

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

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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