Our Cleveleys 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Cleveleys
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Fred
Fred is an award-winning driving instructor with Clearway Driving School. He has over 60 years of experience and a brilliant first-time pass rate, wh…
Paul
Paul is a well-liked driving instructor at Golden Mile Driving School. He is calm, patient and great at building confidence, especially if you are fe…
Simon Ballinger
Simon Ballinger is a Grade A approved driving instructor based on the Blackpool and Fylde coast. He held the old top Grade 6 rating for ten years and…
Ian or Sheila
Ian and Sheila are friendly, patient driving instructors with A to B Driving School, giving lessons in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool. They have over …
Simon Anson
Simon Anson is a friendly, down-to-earth instructor with BDS Driving School. He has great pass rates and lots of first-time passes, and he is well kn…
Learning to Drive in Cleveleys
Cleveleys sits on the North West coast, a short hop from Blackpool and its seafront. Lessons here feel relaxed compared with busier towns, but you still get coastal traffic at weekends. There are five local driving instructors listed, so choice is limited. Most learners travel into Blackpool for their test, which shapes local lesson routes and practice runs.
Nearest Test Centre: Blackpool
Blackpool is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4.3 miles from Cleveleys, so expect a short trip to your test slot. The centre runs a high number of tests, around 8,219 per year, so booking demand can be strong. Blackpool's pass rate is 45.7% for 2024-2025, and you may face a mix of urban and coastal roads on the test route. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Blackpool's pass rate sits at 45.7%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% for 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates in Blackpool pass at about 50.8%, while female candidates pass at about 40.8%, showing a noticeable gap. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Plan some practice runs into Blackpool so you get used to the test routes and the traffic levels you will meet on test day. Practice calm junction work and multi-lane roads on longer lessons, as you might encounter both during a test. Keep lessons flexible for weekend and evening traffic, since coastal holiday traffic can change quickly. Work on parking and bay manoeuvres close to where your test centre is, and build confidence with regular mock tests.
Choosing an Instructor in Cleveleys
With five instructors in Cleveleys, start by checking availability and how many test passes they’ve had recently. Expect hourly lessons to be around the local average of £33, and ask about block-booking discounts or intensive course options. Choose an instructor who will take you to the Blackpool test centre for at least one mock run before your test.
Lesson Costs in Cleveleys
Local hourly lesson rates average £33, which matches the area figure. Total cost varies with how many hours you need, how often you book, and whether you take block lessons or an intensive course.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass your theory test before taking your practical. Arrange lessons with a local instructor and plan at least one lesson that covers the journey to Blackpool test centre. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Blackpool and aim for a mock test beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026