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Some instructors covering Daresbury
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Kerry
Kerry runs Kerry's Driver Training, a professional driving school based in Warrington. She's a former university graduate and corporate training offi…
Graham
Graham Jones is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Warrington, with a strong background in public service and tr…
Steve
Steve Wynn is a driving instructor in St Helens with a really interesting background. He spent years in the fire service before retiring and moving i…
Matt
Matt has been a driving instructor in Warrington for over twelve years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He gets that learning to drive c…
Tom
Hi, I'm Tom Grainger. I run Tom Grainger School of Motoring, offering driving lessons in and around Warrington. I'm here to help you get your licence…
David
Hi, I'm David Wright. I run Wrightway2Drive, a driving school in Warrington. I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now, and I real…
Dave
Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…
Learning to Drive in Daresbury
Learning to drive in Daresbury feels like a mix of quiet village lanes and quick motorway links. Lessons often start on local B-roads and move quickly onto the M56 for junction practice. You get less town traffic than in Warrington, but more short stretches on faster roads. The area suits learners who want early motorway experience alongside calm residential practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Warrington
The nearest DVSA test centre is Warrington, about 4.1 miles away by road. Expect standard practical tests with separate theory and practical bookings, and around 263 tests held there each year. The Warrington pass rate was 50.6% in 2024-2025, which you can use to gauge local standards, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Travel time can be short, but allow extra time for ring road traffic at peak hours.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Warrington's pass rate of 50.6% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates passed at 51.8% and female candidates at 49.7% at Warrington, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Northwich shows a higher local centre rate at 53.7%, while Widnes is lower at 43.5%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). With six instructors in Daresbury, local coaching resources are limited, so check availability early.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet village roads to build clutch and steering control before moving to faster routes. Practice joining and leaving the M56 at junction 11, and rehearse lane discipline on slip roads. Watch for farm vehicles on narrow lanes near the science park and tight parking spots on Warrington Road. Work on roundabout technique at the nearby junctions by rehearsing lane selection and observation. Book a mixed route lesson that includes town, rural and motorway stretches to mirror the test routes in Warrington.
Choosing an Instructor in Daresbury
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
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post, then study for and book your theory test. Start regular lessons, including hazard perception practice, and aim to take the practical test at Warrington once ready. If you need more local options, check Northwich or Widnes test centres for alternative dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Daresbury
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