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Best Driving Instructors in Bury
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Dan Ison
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…
Max
Max is a friendly, experienced driving instructor with a great reputation for being patient and calm. He understands that everyone learns differently…
Chris
Chris is a friendly, supportive driving instructor who gets that everyone learns in their own way. He keeps things patient and encouraging, and makes…
Jackie Boak
Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…
Arain
Arain is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Rochdale with around 15 years' experience teaching in Rochdale, Bury and Oldham. He is Pass Plus…
Darz
Darz Driving School is a friendly local school in Bolton with a strong reputation and great results. The team is made up of DVSA Approved Driving Ins…
Lax
Lax is an experienced driving instructor who keeps lessons relaxed, clear and focused on what you need. The aim is simple, to build your confidence, …
Khan
Khan is an experienced driving instructor with a great reputation for helping learners pass and feel confident on the road. He keeps lessons relaxed …
Curbie
Curbie is a calm, friendly driving instructor with a strong record of getting learners through their tests quickly and confidently. Lessons are struc…
Waseem
Waseem is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Manchester who really knows how to put learners at ease. He focuses on building your confid…
Paul May
Paul May runs Shaw Driving School and has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years. He's based in Oldham and covers the surrounding areas. Sin…
Simon Rhodes
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 …
Learning to Drive in Bury
Learning to drive in Bury feels like learning in a busy market town with quick access to open roads. You get short, sharp town routes around Market Place and longer runs out to the A56 and M66. Lessons often mix tram crossings and tight one-way streets near Bury Interchange, so you practise town control and dual carriageway experience in one area. Expect friendly driving conditions and a clear mix of local traffic patterns.
Nearest Test Centre: Bury (Manchester)
Bury (Manchester) test centre sits very close to the town centre, about 0.1 miles away, so travel time is short from most local addresses. It handles a high number of tests each year, with 4,733 tests recorded, so book early to get your preferred slot. The centre has a 44.4% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You'll meet routes that use Peel Way, the approach to Market Place and nearby junctions onto the A56 on test days.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The nearest centre's pass rate is 44.4%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at this centre have a 49.7% pass rate, while female candidates have a 40.2% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Some nearby centres show higher results, for example a nearby Bury centre reports 56.5% and Bolton (Manchester) reports 52%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Local traffic and test volume can influence outcomes, so pick practice routes that reflect both town and suburban elements.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets around residential areas before moving to Market Place and the interchange by Bury Interchange. Practise trams crossing near the Metrolink stops and watch for buses pulling in at the interchange. When you head out, use the A56 and M66 slips to get used to merging at higher speed. Give special attention to busy junctions and the one-way systems near the shopping centre, and practise hill starts where the roads rise toward Ramsbottom.
Choosing an Instructor in Bury
There are about 13 instructors operating locally, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect average lesson pricing around
Lesson Costs in Bury
Average lessons cost about
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and then start lessons as soon as you have it. Book and pass your theory test before you take the practical test at Bury (Manchester). Keep lessons focused on town control, tram crossings and joining the A56 so you're ready for the mix of local routes. When booking a practical test allow time for earlier slots, as the centre runs thousands of tests a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026