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12
Avg Price
£41/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Bredbury (Manchester) (2.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.0%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Denton. Prices range from £33.00 to £65.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.6 stars from 27 reviews.

12
Instructors
£41/hr
Avg Price
4.6 / 5
27 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Denton 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 Denton 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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Thomas
5.7 mi

Thomas

Manchester
5.0
9 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Thomas has been running his driving school since 1999, helping thousands of pupils pass their tests and become safe drivers for life. He's based in G…

Intensive
£65 /hour
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Joe
5.7 mi

Joe

Manchester
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Joe, known to his students as Uncle Joe, is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Manchester. He's got six years of experience and a…

Refresher Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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K
5.8 mi

Kaniz

Oldham
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

Hi, I'm Kaniz. I've been teaching people to drive around Oldham for over 15 years now, and I still love it. I run Intensive Driving School, which I s…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£35 /hour
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Jules
3.7 mi

Jules

Stockport
4.1
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Kia Niro

Jules is a friendly, professional automatic instructor based in Stockport, teaching in a fully electric Kia Niro. He has a consistently high pass rat…

Nervous Drivers
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Martin
5.8 mi

Martin

Manchester
3.7
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Martin is the Fleet Driving Instructor Consultant, Course Adviser and Director at Manchester Driver Training Ltd. He set the company up in 2006 and h…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Ashley
1.8 mi

Ashley

Dukinfield
Manual 90 min
Renault Clio

Ashley is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with 18 years of experience helping people learn to drive. He runs Ashley's Driving School and has a …

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£40 /hour
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Simon Lee
2 mi

Simon

Woodley
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Puma ST

Simon Lee is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Woodley near Reading. He's a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor with over 20 years o…

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Carol Greenwood
3.7 mi

Carol

Stockport
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Carol Greenwood is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Stockport. She's part of Kings Driving School, which has over 70 years of teac…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£35 /hour
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Mick
3.7 mi

Mick

Stockport
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Peugeot 208 Allure

Mick is a small independent driving instructor based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. He runs Learn With Mick, offering a flexible and completely cu…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£33 /hour
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Ian Wilton
3.7 mi

Ian

Stockport
Manual 60 min
Mini Cooper

Ian Wilton is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Stockport. He's been teaching for 28 years and his students really rate him. Ian'…

Nervous Drivers
£39 /hour
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JB
5.6 mi

Jon

South Manchester
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jon Bennion is a fully approved Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) instructor with many years of experience across South Manchester and Ches…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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KJ
5.7 mi

Katie

Manchester
Manual 60 min

Katie is a friendly driving instructor who's all about making lessons relaxed and effective. She's based in the Manchester area and covers places lik…

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Learning to Drive in Denton

Learning to drive in Denton means training in a busy Manchester suburb with a mix of residential streets and fast A-roads. You will get used to short trips across the M67 and M60 corridors and regular traffic around the town centre. Lessons suit learners who want early motorway experience within a few miles. Local character is practical and straightforward, with lots of commuter traffic at peak times.

Nearest Test Centre: Bredbury (Manchester)

The nearest DVSA centre is Bredbury (Manchester), about 2.3 miles from central Denton. Expect standard practical tests and regular booking slots, with around 3,877 tests conducted there each year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The centre's overall pass rate is 47%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, so it sits near the national level. You can reach Bredbury quickly via Hyde Road and the A560.

47.0%
Overall Pass Rate
51.1%
Male Pass Rate
43.4%
Female Pass Rate
2.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Bredbury's pass rate is 47%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, compared with a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, so local results are very similar to the country as a whole. Male learners at Bredbury pass at 51.1% while female learners pass at 43.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, which shows a notable gap in outcomes. Nearby Manchester (Failsworth) reports a lower pass rate of 42.2%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, so centre choice can affect where you take your test. Tests per year at Bredbury are substantial, which usually means steady availability, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Denton Road to build control and observation. Move onto Hyde Road and Manchester Road as you progress, since they give realistic practice for lane positioning and speed changes. Practice joining and leaving the M67 and M60 at peak and off-peak times so you are comfortable with slip roads and merging. Work on roundabout technique at Hydebank roundabout and the junctions near Denton town centre, where signalling and lane choice matter. Expect heavy commuter traffic during morning and evening peaks and practise anticipation to handle sudden lane changes.

Choosing an Instructor in Denton

There are about 15 instructors serving Denton, so choice is limited but workable. Look for an instructor who knows the Bredbury test routes and A-road approaches into Manchester. Expect average lesson rates around £37 per hour, and ask about block-booking discounts and pass rates for past pupils. Availability can vary, so check evening and weekend slots if you need them.

Lesson Costs in Denton

Average lesson cost in Denton is around £37 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you need intensive courses or automatic tuition.

Getting Started

Get your provisional licence first, then book theory test and lessons with a local instructor who knows Denton roads. Aim to practise off-peak on residential streets before moving to A-roads and motorway slip roads. When you're ready, book your practical test at Bredbury, about 2.3 miles from Denton by road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The closest DVSA test centre is Bredbury (Manchester), roughly 2.3 miles from Denton.
Bredbury test centre has a pass rate of 47%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
At Bredbury, male learners pass at 51.1% while female learners pass at 43.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
There are 15 driving instructors listed for Denton.
Average lesson price in Denton is about £37 per hour.
Learning time depends on your ability and practice frequency.
Manchester (Failsworth) has a pass rate of 42.2%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, which is lower than Bredbury's 47%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Begin motorway practice once you have good car control and have passed your theory test.
Focus on Hydebank roundabout and the junctions near Denton town centre for signalling and lane choice.
You can book a practical test through the official DVSA booking service and select Bredbury as your centre.
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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