Driving Instructors in Carryduff

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Belfast (Balmoral) (4 mi)
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There are 7 driving instructors in Carryduff. The average price is £40 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 54 reviews.

7
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
54 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Carryduff 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 Carryduff 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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John Gribbon
5.8 mi

John Gribbon

Belfast
5.0
27 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

John Gribbon has over 25 years of experience teaching people to drive in Belfast. He is a DOE-approved ADI and an award-winning instructor. John has …

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Andrew McDowell
7.5 mi

Andrew McDowell

Lisburn
5.0
26 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Andrew McDowell is a fully qualified, DSA-registered Approved Driving Instructor who runs Andrews Driving School as an independent one-to-one service…

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Phil Corrigan
7.5 mi

Phil Corrigan

Lisburn
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
BMW 1 Series

Phil Corrigan has over 20 years of experience and runs his own independent driving school, Drive With Phil. He is a Grade 6 D.V.A. Approved Driving I…

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£40 /hour
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Glenn
5.8 mi

Glenn

Belfast
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

Glenn is a DOE Approved Driving Instructor based in Belfast. His lessons are structured but relaxed and flexible, so you can build real confidence an…

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Lloyd Walker
5.8 mi

Lloyd Walker

Belfast
Automatic 60 min

Lloyd Walker is the founder and owner of Lloyds School of Motoring, a commercial driver training company that has been running since 2008. Based in C…

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David Craig
5.8 mi

David Craig

Larne
Manual & Auto 60 min

David Craig is a very experienced driving instructor and a former Driving Examiner in Northern Ireland. He has over 10 years of experience as an inst…

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David
6 mi

David

Belfast
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Seat Leon

David is a fully qualified driving instructor based in East Belfast, part of Greater Belfast. He runs David's School of Motoring and is approved by t…

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Learning to Drive in Carryduff

Carryduff sits on the southern edge of greater Belfast and feels like a small commuter hub. Roads are a mix of A-road speed and quieter country lanes, so you learn both town and rural driving here. Local life is more relaxed than the city, but you will meet rush hour traffic heading north on the A24. Lessons suit people who want quick access to Belfast and practice on roundabouts and junctions nearby.

Nearest Test Centre: Belfast (Balmoral)

Belfast (Balmoral) is the nearest DVSA centre, about 4 miles from Carryduff. You will usually travel into the city for your practical test, so expect urban traffic on the route there. The supplied data does not include a pass rate or test volume for this centre. If you need another option the Belfast (Boucher Road) centre is roughly 5 miles away.

Pass Rate Analysis

There is no pass rate supplied for Belfast (Balmoral) in the data provided. The national average pass rate in the supplied data is 47.3, Data source: DVSA, period: not provided. Nearby Stranraer shows a pass rate of 56.6 in the provided data, Data source: DVSA, period: not provided, but that centre is 42.8 miles away and not local for most candidates. Male and female split figures are not included in the supplied data.

Local Driving Tips

Expect busy commuter traffic on the A24 into Belfast, and practise lane discipline before you head north. Carryduff Roundabout requires clear observation and timely lane positioning, so do extra mock tests there. Local B-roads can be narrow with hedges close to the road, so be steady on steering and speed. Watch for buses and cyclists near the shopping areas, and practise slow junctions and hill starts on the approaches out of town.

Choosing an Instructor in Carryduff

There are six instructors listed in the Carryduff area, so availability is reasonable but can vary. Check that any instructor is DVSA-registered and ask about pass rates and lesson structure. Expect to pay around the local average for lessons, and compare block-booking discounts and cancellation policies. Pick someone who knows the routes to Belfast (Balmoral) for test-day practice.

Lesson Costs in Carryduff

The average lesson price in the supplied data is £40. Lesson costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length and how far they travel to meet you. Block bookings often reduce the per-lesson price, so ask about packages.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons or tests. Once you have your provisional, study for and pass the theory test, then start practical lessons with a DVSA-registered instructor. Book your practical test at a nearby centre such as Belfast (Balmoral) when your instructor thinks you are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The supplied data lists six instructors in the Carryduff area.
Belfast (Balmoral) is the nearest practical test centre at about 4 miles from Carryduff.
The average lesson price in the supplied data is £40.
No local pass rate for Belfast (Balmoral) is included in the supplied data.
Stranraer shows a pass rate of 56.6 in the supplied data, which is higher than the supplied national average of 47.3, Data source: DVSA, period: not provided.
Time to learn depends on your ability and how often you take lessons.
Yes, Belfast (Boucher Road) is another nearby centre at roughly 5 miles away according to the supplied data.
Most local instructors will include routes to Belfast (Balmoral) in test preparation due to the short travel distance.
Yes, lessons in Carryduff include both A-road commuting and quieter rural lanes, so you get a mix of skills.
The data lists six instructors, which suggests basic coverage through the week.
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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