Our Hazel Grove 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.
Some instructors covering Hazel Grove
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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…
Jules
Jules is a friendly, professional automatic instructor based in Stockport, teaching in a fully electric Kia Niro. He has a consistently high pass rat…
Martin
Martin is the Fleet Driving Instructor Consultant, Course Adviser and Director at Manchester Driver Training Ltd. He set the company up in 2006 and h…
Carol
Carol Greenwood is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Stockport. She's part of Kings Driving School, which has over 70 years of teac…
Mick
Mick is a small independent driving instructor based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. He runs Learn With Mick, offering a flexible and completely cu…
Ian
Ian Wilton is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Stockport. He's been teaching for 28 years and his students really rate him. Ian'…
Simon
Simon Lee is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Woodley near Reading. He's a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor with over 20 years o…
Jon
Jon Bennion is a fully approved Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) instructor with many years of experience across South Manchester and Ches…
Ashley
Ashley is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with 18 years of experience helping people learn to drive. He runs Ashley's Driving School and has a …
Jonathan
Jonathan is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 20 years' experience in driver education. Based in Sale, Cheshire (M33 2PG),…
Katie
Katie is a friendly driving instructor who's all about making lessons relaxed and effective. She's based in the Manchester area and covers places lik…
Learning to Drive in Hazel Grove
Hazel Grove sits on the southern edge of Stockport, with a mix of suburban streets and busy commuter routes. Lessons here cover town driving, busy A6 junctions and quieter B-roads that head towards the Peak District. You will find short drives into Stockport and access to dual carriageways without leaving the area. Local character is practical and commuter-focused, so expect lessons to mirror everyday driving needs.
Nearest Test Centre: Stockport
The nearest DVSA test centre is Stockport, about 2.8 miles away, so you rarely need to travel far for your practical. Expect a short drive into town and possibly some urban traffic on the approach. If Stockport is full, nearby alternatives are Bredbury and Manchester West Didsbury, both within around 6 miles. Check parking and arrival instructions on the GOV.UK test page before you go.
Pass Rate Analysis
Bredbury (Manchester) shows a 47% pass rate, Data source: DVSA (data year not provided). Manchester West Didsbury reports 46.6%, Data source: DVSA (data year not provided). Both figures sit very close to the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (data year not provided). Stockport test centre pass-rate information was not provided, so a precise Hazel Grove pass-rate cannot be calculated from the available data.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the A6 to get comfortable with lane positioning and traffic-flow, it is the main artery through Hazel Grove. Practice roundabout techniques at the Hazel Grove junctions and at the A6/A523 junction, where multi-lane approaches can be confusing. Spend time on Buxton Road to work on hill starts and gear control, since some routes rise towards the Pennines. Take lessons at different times of day to handle commuter traffic and school runs, and include some evening sessions to practise low-light driving. Remember to use local car parks and quieter side streets to build confidence before tackling busier junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Hazel Grove
There are 14 instructors listed in Hazel Grove, so you should be able to find someone with the right schedule and teaching style. Expect to pay around £37 per hour on average, but check whether that covers any additional fees for theory or mock tests. Look for an ADI with good local knowledge of Stockport, experience on the A6 and routes towards Bredbury and West Didsbury, and clear availability for evening or weekend lessons if you need them. Ask about pass rates and lesson structure before you commit.
Lesson Costs in Hazel Grove
Average lesson price in Hazel Grove is about £37 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type, lesson length and whether you book block packages or single lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post and then book your theory test. Take regular lessons with a qualified instructor and practise on local roads like the A6 and Buxton Road to build confidence. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book your practical test at Stockport or a nearby centre via GOV.UK and make sure you bring your theory pass certificate and provisional licence to the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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