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12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Stirling (6.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
42.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Denny. Prices range from £25.00 to £44.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 43 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
43 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Our Denny 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
6.6 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
4.9 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
6.2 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
4.9 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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Andrew Veitch
4.9 mi

Andrew

Falkirk
Manual 60 min

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

Intensive Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Roberto
4.9 mi

Roberto

Falkirk
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Roberto. I run Roberto's Driving School, a Falkirk-based driving school where I help learners from complete beginners to fully qualified driv…

Refresher
£38 /hour
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Mike Sword
4.9 mi

Mike

Falkirk
Manual 60 min
Hyundai i20 N-Line

Mike Sword is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Polmont, Falkirk. He's been teaching for over 30 years, having qualified back in …

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Hugh Glackin
4.9 mi

Hugh

Falkirk
Manual 60 min

Hugh Glackin is a driving instructor based in Falkirk, with over 200 positive reviews from his students. He's an experienced and qualified instructor…

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Stephen
4.9 mi

Stephen

Falkirk
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Audi A1

Hi, I'm Stephen. I've been teaching people to drive around Falkirk and Stirlingshire for over 15 years now, and I still love it. I'm a fully qualifie…

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£25 /hour
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Stephen Mullen
6.2 mi

Stephen

Cumbernauld
Manual 60 min
Vauxhall Corsa

Stephen Mullen has been a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) since 2006, so you're in very safe hands. With over 17 years o…

£44 /hour
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Edward Smith
6.2 mi

Edward

Cumbernauld
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Edward Smith is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Cumbernauld. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been spec…

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Frances Shearer
6.6 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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Learning to Drive in Denny

Learning to drive in Denny mixes quiet residential streets with short bursts on the A803 and links to the M876. Lessons often include town-centre manoeuvres and nearby dual-carriageway practice on routes toward Stirling. You will get a feel for local junctions and roundabouts without the long urban runs found in larger towns. Many learners here train with local instructors who know the short test runs to Stirling well.

Nearest Test Centre: Stirling

Stirling test centre is about 6.3 miles from Denny, so expect a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic. Tests there include both urban and dual-carriageway sections and the centre runs around 3,768 tests a year. Stirling's overall pass rate is 42.6%, with male and female splits of 46.8% and 39.1% respectively, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

42.6%
Overall Pass Rate
46.8%
Male Pass Rate
39.1%
Female Pass Rate
6.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Stirling's pass rate of 42.6% sits below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Grangemouth reports a pass rate of 47.3% and Airdrie 41.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Local learners often retake sections or practise dual-carriageway driving to close the gap with the national average. Male candidates at Stirling have a higher pass rate than female candidates by about 7.7 percentage points, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets off the A803 before moving to busier junctions. Practice joining and leaving the M876 and short dual-carriageway stretches to get comfortable with merging and speed changes. Spend time on roundabout technique near the town centre and on signalling for slip-roads. Watch for narrow roads and parked vehicles in older parts of town, and for farm vehicles on rural lanes when you head out toward Stirling.

Choosing an Instructor in Denny

Look for an instructor who knows the routes into Stirling and who has regular pupils passing at that centre. Seven local instructors cover Denny, so check availability before booking intensive blocks. Expect to pay around £44 per hour on average, but ask about pass-rate focus and mock test availability. A patient instructor who times runs to Stirling will save you retests.

Lesson Costs in Denny

Average hourly lessons in Denny are about £44. Lesson cost can vary by instructor experience, car type, and whether you book block sessions or single lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post and then book your theory test. Start lessons with a local instructor and practise on the A803 and routes toward Stirling. When confident, book your practical test at Stirling, about 6.3 miles away, and use mock tests to mirror the test route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Stirling test centre is about 6.3 miles from Denny, typically a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Stirling has an overall pass rate of 42.6%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Stirling's pass rate of 42.6% is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
There are seven local driving instructors in Denny.
Lessons usually start on quieter residential streets and progress onto the A803 and local junctions.
Average lessons cost around £44 per hour in Denny.
Learning time varies with experience and lesson frequency.
Yes, practising merge and lane discipline on the M876 or nearby dual carriageways helps.
Some instructors will run mock tests that replicate the Stirling route and timings.
Stirling handles about 3,768 tests a year, so slots can fill fast at peak times.
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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