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12
Avg Price
£41/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Grangemouth (6.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.3%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Clackmannan. Prices range from £40.00 to £43.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 43 reviews.

12
Instructors
£41/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
43 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Clackmannan 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 Clackmannan 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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Graeme
7.2 mi

Graeme

Stirling
5.0
25 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Hyundai i20

Graeme is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Stirling. He's the owner of GTi Driving School and a fully qualified, CRB-checked ADI…

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Andrew Edwards
7.6 mi

Andrew

Falkirk
5.0
15 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech

Andrew Edwards is a fully qualified DVSA driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, teaching across the Falkirk area. He is calm, patient a…

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Colin Glashan
7.5 mi

Colin

Falkirk
5.0
2 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Colin Glashan is a government-approved driving instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. He is based in the Falkirk area of …

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Malcolm Harrison
7.6 mi

Malcolm

Falkirk
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Malcolm Harrison is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Falkirk. He's been a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor since 2002, with over…

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Lisa Aylott
1.4 mi

Lisa

Sauchie
Manual 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Lisa Aylott. I'm a female driving instructor based in Sauchie, and I've been specially trained by LDC to use their unique LD System. I offer …

Intensive
£40 /hour
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WM
4.8 mi

Wendy

Menstrie
Manual 60 min

Wendy Mitchell has been running her driving school since 1999, with over two decades of experience helping learners pass their tests. She's a Departm…

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Frances Shearer
7.2 mi

Frances

Stirling
Automatic 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Frances Shearer is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Stirling. She's been specia…

Intensive
£43 /hour
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Mik Nye
7.2 mi

Mik

Stirling
Manual 60 min

Mik Nye is a friendly, fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Stirling. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been spe…

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Charlie Nicol
7.2 mi

Charlie

Stirling
Manual 60 min
Mercedes A Class AMG

Charlie Nicol is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Stirling. He's been running his driving school since 1989 and is a Grade A DVSA …

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Helen Rodgers
7.2 mi

Helen

Stirling
Manual 60 min Weekends

Helen Rodgers is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Stirling. She's been speciall…

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Graeme Stewart
7.2 mi

Graeme

Stirling
Manual 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Graeme Stewart. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Stirling. I've …

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Alan Rodgers
7.2 mi

Alan

Stirling
Manual 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Alan Rodgers. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Stirling. I've be…

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Clackmannan

Clackmannan is a small Scottish town with a mix of quiet village streets and short stretches of busier road as you head toward Grangemouth and Stirling. Lessons here tend to be practical, focused on roundabouts, junctions and short dual carriageway runs. You will often drive past industrial traffic on the way to the nearest test centre, so expect real-world conditions early on. It feels like a friendly place to learn, with local instructors who know the common test routes.

Nearest Test Centre: Grangemouth

Grangemouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6.9 miles from Clackmannan, so allow 15 to 25 minutes by car depending on traffic. Expect tests on roads that include industrial estate junctions and busy roundabouts near the town, plus some dual carriageway driving. Grangemouth had a pass rate of 47.3% and ran 1,253 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

47.3%
Overall Pass Rate
49.5%
Male Pass Rate
45.4%
Female Pass Rate
6.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Grangemouth's pass rate sits at 47.3%, which matches the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Grangemouth passed at 49.5% while females passed at 45.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Stirling recorded 42.6% and Dunfermline (Vine) recorded 50.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Test volume at Grangemouth, 1,253 tests in 2024-2025, suggests steady local demand, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start on quieter residential streets around Clackmannan to get your steering and clutch control smooth before moving onto busier roads. Practice approaching roundabouts slowly and choosing the correct lane well before you enter, as exam routes often use multiple roundabouts. Watch for larger vehicles headed to Grangemouth industrial areas, give them space when turning and be ready for occasional slip roads. Work on pulling out from single-lane roads into faster-moving traffic, and practise motorway-style merges on nearby dual carriageways if your instructor covers them.

Choosing an Instructor in Clackmannan

You have five local instructors listed, so check availability early as small areas can fill up fast. Look for an instructor who knows the Grangemouth and Stirling test routes and offers a mix of lesson lengths, including mock tests. Expect to pay around the local average of 43 per hour, though block bookings or intensive courses may change that. Ask about pass certificates and recent test-centre experience when you call.

Lesson Costs in Clackmannan

Average lesson cost in the area is 43 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day and whether you book single lessons or a block or intensive course.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before booking lessons. Book your theory test first, then arrange practical lessons with a local instructor who knows the Grangemouth routes. When you are ready, book a practical test at Grangemouth, which is the nearest centre about 6.9 miles away, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Grangemouth test centre is about 6.9 miles from Clackmannan, typically a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Grangemouth had a pass rate of 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
There are five instructors listed locally.
The local average price is 43 per hour.
Grangemouth recorded 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Yes.
Practise on short urban streets and the busier approaches toward Grangemouth so you are confident with roundabouts and junctions.
Time to learn varies with each learner, prior experience and lesson frequency.
Grangemouth is the closest at 6.9 miles and runs a steady number of tests, 1,253 in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Many instructors offer mock tests that simulate test-day conditions and common local routes.
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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