Our Bury 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.
Some instructors covering Bury
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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…
Thomas
Thomas has been running his driving school since 1999, helping thousands of pupils pass their tests and become safe drivers for life. He's based in G…
Joe
Joe, known to his students as Uncle Joe, is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Manchester. He's got six years of experience and a…
Kaniz
Hi, I'm Kaniz. I've been teaching people to drive around Oldham for over 15 years now, and I still love it. I run Intensive Driving School, which I s…
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…
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…
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…
Linda
Linda Gartside has been a fully qualified driving instructor in Rochdale for years, helping students pass their tests efficiently. She's known for he…
Darren
Darren's been a fully qualified ADI since 2006, and he's been running Daytona Driving School independently since 2008. He's based in Rochdale and cov…
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…
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
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