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Some instructors covering Fulwood
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Bashir
Bashir is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Mill Hill Driving Academy in Preston. He's spent years teaching behind the wheel and …
Rob
Rob Battersby is a reliable, highly qualified Approved Driving Instructor who's been running Amber Driving Tuition since 2006. He's issued over 3500 …
Linda
Linda Edwards is a very experienced driving instructor with Express Driver Training. She is known for being calm, patient and very easy to get on wit…
Ifty
Hi, I'm Ifty. I've been teaching people to drive for about 18 years now, and I still get a real buzz from it. I used to be a BSM franchisee instructo…
Mohammed
Mohammed Yaseen is the founder and lead instructor at Yaseen's Driving School. He has over 20 years of experience teaching people to drive in and aro…
Anna
Anna Stewart is a friendly, Grade A approved female driving instructor based in Chorley, Lancashire. She is fully CRB checked and DSA approved, and h…
Zaff
Zaff has helped hundreds of students pass their driving tests over his 12 years as an instructor, with many passing first time. Based in Blackburn, h…
Linda
Linda Brooks is a driving instructor based in Blackburn and Darwen. She's been teaching for over 17 years, so she really knows her stuff around the l…
Learning to Drive in Fulwood
Fulwood sits just north of Preston and mixes quiet residential streets with busy A6 sections. Lessons here can start on suburban roads before moving to higher-speed routes on Garstang Road. You get short drives to the Preston test centre, so practice routes are easy to replicate on test day. The area feels local and manageable for new drivers.
Nearest Test Centre: Preston
Preston test centre is about 1.9 miles from Fulwood, a short drive for lesson runs and mock tests. The centre had a 49.1% pass rate, with male pass rate 52.9% and female pass rate 45.7% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). It handles around 8,247 tests a year, so expect steady appointment availability and regular test routes. Many instructors will take you there for a final lesson so you know local junctions and parking bays.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Preston's 49.1% pass rate sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Preston passed at 52.9% and female candidates at 45.7%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Chorley recorded a 48.9% pass rate in the same period, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). With seven local instructors, individual tuition quality and practice on test routes will affect outcomes more than raw area figures.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter residential roads off Garstang Road to build control and slow-speed manoeuvres. Move onto the A6 for junction practice and longer lane discipline work, since the test often includes higher-speed sections. Practice roundabouts near local shopping areas and rehearse turning into Tesco or local parade car parks to get comfortable with positioning. If you can, ask your instructor for a mock test drive to Preston centre so you know the exact routes and parking spots.
Choosing an Instructor in Fulwood
Look for an ADI with good local knowledge of Fulwood and Preston test routes, and ask if they include a mock test at the Preston centre. Expect to find around seven instructors in the area, so availability can be limited at busy times. Average lesson prices hover around £44, but check if block bookings or pass packages lower the hourly rate. Choose someone who matches your learning pace and who offers clear feedback.
Lesson Costs in Fulwood
Average single-lesson price in Fulwood is about £44. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day and whether you buy block bookings or pay-as-you-go.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass your theory test, then begin practical lessons and mock tests with an instructor who knows Preston routes. When you are ready, book your practical test at Preston test centre, which is about 1.9 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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