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Some instructors covering Bolton
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Dan
Dan Ison is a DVSA-approved driving instructor and highly graded ORDIT trainer who runs Harwood Driving School in Bolton. He teaches both new learner…
Graham
Graham Evans has helped over 497 students pass their driving test with a 93.1% pass rate within two attempts. Based in Radcliffe, he's been a fully q…
Jackie
Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…
Deborah
Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…
Kiran
Kiran runs a local driving school in Bolton, offering lessons that are all about getting you confident and safe on the road. He teaches both manual a…
Elizabeth
Hi, I'm Elizabeth, but most people call me Liz. I run Liz 'n' Learn Driving School, an independent driving school based right here in Bolton. I've be…
Claire
Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…
Simon
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 …
Gary
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…
Phil
Phil Wardle is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Bury. He's been specially t…
Jonathon
Jonathon runs Beaufort Driving School in Salford. He's a fully qualified, DVSA registered instructor with 16 years of experience. He's CRB checked an…
Nicola
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 …
Learning to Drive in Bolton
Learning to drive in Bolton means practising on busy town streets and fast A-roads close to the Pennines. Lessons often include runs along the A666 into Manchester and short trips to the M61 at Middlebrook. You will get a mix of narrow terraced streets and wider ring-road sections around Victoria Square. Lessons suit learners who want varied conditions close to home.
Nearest Test Centre: Bolton (Manchester)
The nearest DVSA centre is Bolton (Manchester), right in town so travel is short. Expect a mix of town centre manoeuvres and nearby A-road driving on test routes. The centre posts a 52% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with male and female splits of 55.3% and 48.8% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Around 6,460 tests are handled there each year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Bolton (Manchester) records a 52% pass rate, which is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Bolton centre shows a 47% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, while Atherton (Manchester) is at 49.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The male pass rate at Bolton (Manchester) is 55.3% and the female rate is 48.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These figures suggest local test routes favour prepared candidates who handle A-road and roundabout traffic well.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets near Deane before moving to Victoria Square for town centre skills. Practise joining and leaving the A666 and using slip-roads at M61 junction 6 by Middlebrook. Expect busy periods on Manchester Road during morning and evening peaks, and allow extra time on Saturdays around the market. Work on hill starts on steeper lanes to the north of the town. Get comfortable with ring-road junctions and multi-lane roundabouts near the retail parks.
Choosing an Instructor in Bolton
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you book lessons. Book lessons with a local ADI, practise regularly and take your theory test when ready. When your instructor thinks you are prepared, book the practical test at Bolton (Manchester) through the official GOV.UK site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026