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12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Grangemouth (1.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.3%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Falkirk. Prices range from £25.00 to £44.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 73 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
73 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Falkirk 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 Falkirk 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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Muhammad Ejaz
8.8 mi

Muhammad

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

Muhammad Ejaz is a very experienced driving instructor with EJS Motoring in Bathgate, West Lothian. He has been rated by over 100 local learners and …

Nervous Drivers Intensive
£40 /hour
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Graeme
9.9 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
0 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
9.8 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 …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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Malcolm Harrison
0 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
0 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
0 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
0 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
0 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
0 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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£25 /hour
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Lisa Aylott
8.7 mi

Lisa

Sauchie
Manual 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Lisa Aylott. I'm a female driving instructor based in Sauchie, and I've been specially trained by LDC to use their unique LD System. I offer …

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Stephen Mullen
8.9 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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Learning to Drive in Falkirk

Learning to drive in Falkirk feels familiar and practical. You get a mix of town streets and nearby dual carriageways, with the M9 reachable in minutes and the Kelpies handy for a landmark. Lessons often cover roundabouts around Grangemouth and tighter residential roads in Falkirk town. It is a compact area so you spend more time driving than travelling between lessons.

Nearest Test Centre: Grangemouth

Grangemouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.8 miles from central Falkirk and usually a short drive. Expect test routes that use local roundabouts and short stretches of dual carriageway, and occasional industrial estate roads near the port. Grangemouth had a pass rate of 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Around 1,253 tests were recorded there in the same period, so appointment availability can vary.

47.3%
Overall Pass Rate
49.5%
Male Pass Rate
45.4%
Female Pass Rate
1.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Grangemouth's pass rate sits at 47.3% for 2024-2025, which matches the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male learners at Grangemouth had a pass rate of 49.5% while female learners were at 45.4% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Stirling and Airdrie show lower pass rates of 42.6% and 41.4% respectively in the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That suggests Grangemouth performs in line with the wider UK picture but a little stronger than some neighbouring centres.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets like those near Callendar Park before moving to busier junctions. Practise joining and leaving the M9 and slip roads close to junctions, because those merges are common on test routes. Pay attention at Grangemouth roundabout and the industrial estate approaches, they test lane discipline and observation. Watch for strong crosswinds near the canal and Forth estuary on exposed stretches. Park and reverse manoeuvres around Falkirk town centre require neat steering and clutch control.

Choosing an Instructor in Falkirk

There are eight local instructors listed for Falkirk, so availability is limited compared with bigger towns. Look for an instructor who knows Grangemouth test routes and who offers flexible lesson times to match test bookings. Expect to pay around the local average of £42 per hour, and ask about block-booking discounts or intensive course options. Check that they teach the transmission type you want, manual or automatic.

Lesson Costs in Falkirk

Average lesson price in Falkirk is £42 per hour. Prices can vary by instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you book single lessons or blocks. Travel to and from Grangemouth and peak lesson times can also affect final costs.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence before booking lessons or tests, you can do this online. Book and pass the theory test, then build hours with an instructor who knows Falkirk and Grangemouth routes. When you're ready, book the practical test at Grangemouth which is the closest centre. If you prefer a quicker route, discuss intensive courses with local instructors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Grangemouth test centre is about 1.8 miles from Falkirk town centre, making it the most convenient option for local learners.
Grangemouth had a pass rate of 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Grangemouth's pass rate of 47.3% in 2024-2025 is higher than Stirling at 42.6% and Airdrie at 41.4% for the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
At Grangemouth the male pass rate was 49.5% and the female pass rate was 45.4% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are eight instructors listed for Falkirk.
The local average price is £42 per hour.
Times vary by individual ability and lesson frequency, but many learners take several months with weekly lessons.
Tests from Grangemouth typically mix town roads, roundabouts and short dual carriageway or motorway slip-road sections, reflecting local driving conditions.
Practice tight junctions, roundabout lane discipline and joining the M9 slip roads, as those features appear on local routes.
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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