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Stephen
Stephen Ramsay is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Forres, Moray, with over 20 years of tuition experience. He runs An Easy Drive …
Trevor
Trevor Pugh is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor who runs his own LDC driving school in Forres. He's been specially trained by LDC in th…
Learning to Drive in Forres
Learning to drive in Forres feels relaxed and local. Lessons tend to mix quiet residential streets with nearby routes out towards the A96. You get easy access to longer rural roads once you leave town. That variety makes it a practical place to build confidence behind the wheel.
Nearest Test Centre: Elgin
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Elgin, about 12.1 miles away by road. Expect to travel out of town on test day and allow time for parking and pre-test checks. Elgin runs around 1,501 practical tests a year, so it handles a steady number of candidates. The Elgin centre had a pass rate of 51.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Elgin's pass rate of 51.6% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male learners at Elgin pass at about 55.1%, while female learners pass at about 48% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Grantown-On-Spey records a pass rate of 44.9% and Inverness 50.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). That spread means you have options if you prefer a different centre for your test.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Forres Main Street to get used to parked cars and pedestrian crossings. Move on to the A96 early in your training so you can practise joining and overtaking at national speed limits. Try rural B-roads off the A96 to practise single-carriageway positioning and anticipation. Watch for farm vehicles and cyclists on country routes, especially during busy summer months. Always check junctions carefully when approaching roundabouts on the town outskirts.
Choosing an Instructor in Forres
There is only one listed instructor in Forres, so availability may be limited. Ask about local test route experience and whether they will take you to Elgin for mock runs. Get a clear breakdown of lesson lengths and cancellation policies. Shop around for a short trial lesson if you can to check teaching style.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book the theory test before you start intensive lessons. Build hours in town and then practise on the A96 and surrounding rural roads. Arrange mock practicals at Elgin so you're used to the test centre environment. When you're ready, book the practical test at Elgin and factor in travel time on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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