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Some instructors covering Currie
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Angus
Angus has helped over 130 students pass their driving test, with many achieving first-time passes at centres like Musselburgh and Currie. Based in Ed…
Alan
Alan Hall is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs his own LDC driving school franchise in Midlothian. He was train…
Phil
Hi, I'm Phil Willis. I've been a driving instructor in Edinburgh for over 25 years now, since I started my school back in 1994. I focus on giving you…
Davie
Davie Mckim is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West Lothian. He offers reliable, high-quality driving lessons to learners of all …
Abid
Hi, I'm Abid. I've been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2014, teaching people to drive around Edinburgh. I'm based near the Currie Test Centre a…
David
David is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor who has been teaching learners from all sorts of backgrounds across Edinburgh for years. He is calm, p…
Caroline
Hi, I'm Caroline Robertson. I'm a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Edinburgh. I've…
Dimitris
Hi, I'm Dimitris. I've been teaching people to drive around Edinburgh for a good while now, and I really enjoy helping learners get their confidence …
Katherine
Katherine Hartley has been a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor since 2006, based in Edinburgh. She's up to date with all the latest tr…
Learning to Drive in Currie
Currie sits on the western edge of Edinburgh, with Currie High Street and Lanark Road (A70) giving it a village feel close to the city. It is handy for the Pentland Hills, which can change driving conditions quickly. You will find a small pool of local instructors, so lessons can book up at busy times. Expect a mix of suburban streets and quicker A-road sections during lessons.
Nearest Test Centre: Edinburgh (Currie)
Edinburgh (Currie) test centre is about 0.6 miles from the centre of Currie, so travel time is usually under 10 minutes by car. Tests use nearby suburban roads and A-road sections, so you should be comfortable on Lanark Road (A70) and local roundabouts. The centre recorded a 45.3% pass rate and ran 6,977 tests in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Edinburgh (Currie) had a 45.3% pass rate in 2024-2025, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Edinburgh (Currie) passed at 49.0% while female candidates passed at 42.1% in the same period (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Livingston shows a higher pass rate of 49.6% and Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is lower at 42.6%, so choosing your test centre can make a measurable difference (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Currie High Street to get used to local parking and pedestrian activity. Move onto Lanark Road (A70) early, as that road features in many local routes and tests. Watch for steep sections and quick weather changes as you head towards the Pentland Hills, especially in winter when grip and visibility drop. Practice junctions and roundabouts near the high street, and build confidence merging onto faster A-road traffic before your test. Plan lesson times outside school drop-off and pick-up to avoid heavier traffic.
Choosing an Instructor in Currie
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
First, apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test. Start practical lessons with a local instructor who knows Currie and nearby A-roads. When you are ready, book your practical test at Edinburgh (Currie), which is the closest centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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