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Some instructors covering Farnworth
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Dan
Dan Ison is a DVSA-approved driving instructor and highly graded ORDIT trainer who runs Harwood Driving School in Bolton. He teaches both new learner…
Thomas
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…
Joe
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…
Graham
Graham Evans has helped over 497 students pass their driving test with a 93.1% pass rate within two attempts. Based in Radcliffe, he's been a fully q…
Jackie
Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…
Deborah
Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…
Kiran
Kiran runs a local driving school in Bolton, offering lessons that are all about getting you confident and safe on the road. He teaches both manual a…
Elizabeth
Hi, I'm Elizabeth, but most people call me Liz. I run Liz 'n' Learn Driving School, an independent driving school based right here in Bolton. I've be…
Claire
Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…
Phil
Phil Wardle is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Bury. He's been specially t…
Simon
Simon Rhodes is a Grade A, fully qualified driving instructor and has been running Si Rhodes Driver Training since 2008. He is based in Westhoughton …
Gary
Gary Hart is a professional driving instructor based in Westhoughton, Bolton. He's a former police advanced driver, which means he's got a really sol…
Learning to Drive in Farnworth
Learning to drive in Farnworth mixes quiet residential streets with busy commuter routes into Bolton and Manchester. Lessons often use Manchester Road (A666) and local town centre roads for real-world practice. You will find short drives to the Bolton test centre, which keeps local test routes familiar. The area feels suburban, with steady traffic at peak times and calm roads off-peak.
Nearest Test Centre: Bolton
Bolton test centre is about 1.6 miles from Farnworth, so most learners use it for their practical test. Expect a busy centre, it conducted 10,983 tests in the data year and sees regular bookings. The practical pass rate there is 47%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Arrive early, know the route from Manchester Road and Bolton Road, and your instructor will usually take you on a practice run beforehand.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The Bolton test centre has a 47% pass rate, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 49.3% while female candidates pass at 44.5% at Bolton, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Bolton (Manchester) shows a higher pass rate at 52%, and Atherton is at 49.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Small differences often reflect local test routes and traffic rather than pupil ability alone.
Local Driving Tips
Practice on Manchester Road (A666) to get used to through traffic and lane changes. Use quieter residential streets off Market Street for manoeuvres and hill starts. Expect busy roundabouts and junctions near the route into Bolton town centre, so practise signalling and observation. Time lessons to avoid morning and evening peaks when possible, you will learn better on calmer runs. Ask your instructor to include a full mock test on the stretch to Bolton test centre before you book.
Choosing an Instructor in Farnworth
There are 12 local instructors in Farnworth, so check availability early if you have a target test date. Look for instructors who know the Bolton test routes and offer mock tests to the centre 1.6 miles away. Expect to pay around £33 per hour on average, and ask about block booking discounts or intensive course options. Choose someone you feel comfortable with and who can give clear feedback on your progress.
Lesson Costs in Farnworth
Average lesson prices in Farnworth are about £33 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you book single lessons or a block of sessions. Intensive courses and weekend lessons can be priced higher than regular weekly lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first and then book your theory test while you start lessons. Most learners take regular lessons with a local instructor and do the practical test at Bolton, 1.6 miles away. Pass your theory before you book the practical, and ask an instructor for mock tests on the actual route. With 12 instructors locally, you should be able to find weekly lesson slots that suit your timetable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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