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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£43/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Glasgow (Anniesland) (2.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
38.4%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Clydebank. Prices range from £42.00 to £44.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 123 reviews.

12
Instructors
£43/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
123 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Clydebank 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 Clydebank 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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Aisha
6.5 mi

Aisha

Glasgow
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Aisha is a fully qualified DVSA-approved driving instructor and hypnotic practitioner based in Glasgow. She has years of experience and a really down…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Stephen Farrell
6.7 mi

Stephen

Glasgow
5.0
25 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Stephen Farrell is a DVSA registered and approved driving instructor based in Glasgow. He gives lessons across Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Johnny Robertson
6.5 mi

Johnny

Glasgow
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Johnny Robertson. I started Topgear Driving Tuition back in 2003, and it's grown from just me to a team of 14 instructors across Glasgow and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£42 /hour
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Steven Love
5.1 mi

Steven

Glasgow
5.0
2 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Steven Love started Accelerate Driving Tuition back in 1998 and has been teaching since 1996. In that time he's built a solid local reputation, with …

Nervous Drivers Intensive
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Frances
7 mi

Frances

Springburn
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Frances is the owner and lead instructor at Learner2pass, an independent driving school covering Springburn, Cumbernauld, Chryston, Stepps, Muirhead,…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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JL
7 mi

Jim

Bishopbriggs
4.7
30 reviews
Manual 60 min

Jim Luby is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor based in Bishopbriggs, with an excellent driving test pass rate. He holds the highest DVSA teaching…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Motorway
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Faizan and Haroon
6.5 mi

Faizan

Glasgow
4.5
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Faizan and Haroon, better known as Fizzy and Harry, are the founders of Apex Driving Academy. They have six years of experience and have built a frie…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Andy Jack
3.8 mi

Andy

Glasgow
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Andy Jack runs Really Good Driving School Glasgow and has been teaching people to drive for over 25 years. He is a Grade 6 (formerly Grade A) Approve…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Peter Harvey
3.9 mi

Peter

Paisley
Automatic 120 min

Peter Harvey has been teaching people to drive since 1978, making him one of the most experienced instructors in the Paisley area. With over 40 years…

Refresher
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PM
3.9 mi

Pete

Paisley
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Pete Milligan is a driving instructor based in Paisley, working under the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by the DVSA and offers automati…

Intensive
£44 /hour
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JO
3.9 mi

Jen

Renfrewshire
Manual 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Jen Owen. I've been teaching people to drive around Renfrewshire for 16 years now, and I still really enjoy it. I'm a fully qualified and acc…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£43 /hour
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Iain Stephenson
3.9 mi

Iain

Paisley
Manual 90 min Weekends

Iain Stephenson is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Paisley. He's been spec…

Intensive Pass Plus
£43 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Clydebank

Clydebank sits on the north bank of the River Clyde, just west of Glasgow, and mixes busy commuter roads with compact town streets. Learning to drive here means practising short urban runs and quicker routes out to the A82 and Erskine Bridge. You will get used to Dumbarton Road and local roundabouts around Kilbowie and Dalmuir. Lessons here build confidence for both city and trunk-road driving.

Nearest Test Centre: Glasgow (Anniesland)

Glasgow (Anniesland) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.7 miles from central Clydebank. Its overall pass rate is 38.4%, with males at 41.1% and females at 36.1%, and it handled 6,914 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect routes that mix residential streets with main roads out of Anniesland, and allow extra time for parking and local traffic. Bookings and cancellations are handled through the DVSA online service.

38.4%
Overall Pass Rate
41.1%
Male Pass Rate
36.1%
Female Pass Rate
2.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Pass rates at the nearest centre are below the national average, with Anniesland at 38.4% versus 47.3% nationally, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 41.1% and female candidates at 36.1% at Anniesland, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Shieldhall reports 34.8% and Paisley reports 40.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These figures suggest learners in the Clydebank area face tougher local test conditions than the national mean.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets near Dalmuir to build basic control before moving onto Dumbarton Road. Practice joining and leaving the A82 if you'll be heading for the Erskine Bridge, and get comfortable with multi-lane junctions. Spend time on roundabouts you will see near Kilbowie and around the retail parks, where lane choice matters. Wind and rain on the Clyde can affect visibility and braking, so practise in varied weather. Work on parking in tight town-centre bays and reversing into parking spaces near the shopping area.

Choosing an Instructor in Clydebank

There are 12 registered instructors in Clydebank, so you can compare availability and approach. Expect to pay around £37 per hour on average, and check whether that price is for a single lesson or block bookings. Look for an instructor with good local knowledge of Anniesland test routes and a calm teaching style. Ask about mock tests and experience with nervous learners.

Lesson Costs in Clydebank

Typical lessons in Clydebank cost about £37 an hour on average. Price can go up for weekend slots, extra motorway instruction, or highly experienced instructors, and you may find savings through block bookings.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence online before booking lessons. Study for and pass the theory test, including the hazard-perception section, then take practical lessons with an instructor. When you and your instructor agree you're ready, book a practical test at Glasgow (Anniesland). Pass the practical test and you'll receive your full licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest test centre is Glasgow (Anniesland), about 2.7 miles from Clydebank.
Glasgow (Anniesland) had an overall pass rate of 38.4% in 2024-2025, with males at 41.1% and females at 36.1%, Data sour...
Anniesland's 38.4% pass rate is lower than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Average local lesson price is about £37 per hour.
There are 12 registered instructors in the Clydebank area.
Time to learn varies with how often you take lessons and your prior experience.
Motorway driving is useful but not required for the test unless you take motorway manoeuvres during lessons.
Many local instructors offer mock tests that simulate the Glasgow (Anniesland) route.
Shieldhall reports 34.8% and Paisley reports 40.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
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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