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8
Avg Price
£48/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Preston (1.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.1%
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There are 8 driving instructors in Fulwood. Prices range from £35.00 to £80.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 23 reviews.

8
Instructors
£48/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
23 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Fulwood 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 Fulwood 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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Bashir
1.4 mi

Bashir

Preston
5.0
4 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Bashir is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Mill Hill Driving Academy in Preston. He's spent years teaching behind the wheel and …

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Rob Battersby
1.4 mi

Rob

Preston
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min

Rob Battersby is a reliable, highly qualified Approved Driving Instructor who's been running Amber Driving Tuition since 2006. He's issued over 3500 …

Motorway
£80 /hour
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Linda Edwards
9.9 mi

Linda

Blackburn
4.8
16 reviews
Manual 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Ifty
1.4 mi

Ifty

Preston
Automatic 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£45 /hour
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Mohammed Yaseen
9.3 mi

Mohammed

Blackburn
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Anna Stewart
9.4 mi

Anna

Chorley
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Zaff
9.5 mi

Zaff

Blackburn
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Linda Brooks
9.9 mi

Linda

Blackburn
Automatic 60 min

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…

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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.

49.1%
Overall Pass Rate
52.9%
Male Pass Rate
45.7%
Female Pass Rate
1.9 mi
Distance

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

Preston test centre is about 1.9 miles from Fulwood, a short drive for lessons and mock tests.
Preston had a 49.1% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Preston's pass rate of 49.1% is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
There are seven instructors listed in Fulwood.
Average lesson price in Fulwood is about £44.
Time to learn depends on your starting ability and lesson frequency, not the area alone.
Preston handles around 8,247 tests a year, which shows steady throughput.
Yes, practise on Garstang Road (A6) to get used to junctions and higher-speed driving.
Chorley is another nearby centre about 9.5 miles away and recorded a 48.9% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Choose an instructor who knows local test routes and offers mock tests at Preston.
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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