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Some instructors covering Ince-in-Makerfield
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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…
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…
Steve
Steve Wynn is a driving instructor in St Helens with a really interesting background. He spent years in the fire service before retiring and moving i…
Nicola
Nicola Boyle runs Beltin Start School of Motoring in Wigan. She's a fully qualified ADI who's been teaching for a while and really enjoys it. Nicola …
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…
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 …
Dave
Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…
Claire
Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Ince-in-Makerfield
Learning to drive in Ince-in-Makerfield means short trips to Wigan and quick motorway access. Local roads mix residential streets with busy A577 junctions and frequent commuter traffic onto the M6 and M61. Lessons often use nearby Wigan town centre and stretches of dual carriageway. You get a mix of quiet backstreets and busier routes close together.
Nearest Test Centre: Wigan
Wigan test centre sits about 0.7 miles from Ince-in-Makerfield, so test day travel is short and familiar. Expect standard DVSA test routes that use town centre roads and nearby A577 approaches. Wigan runs around 8,221 tests a year and has a 47.9% pass rate. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wigan’s pass rate is 47.9%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, showing outcomes very close to the rest of the country. Male candidates at Wigan pass at 50.8%, while female candidates pass at 45%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Atherton records 49.7% and Bolton 47.0%, so pass rates in the area vary by test centre. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on residential streets before tackling the A577 and town centre junctions. Practice joining and leaving the M6 and M61 at quieter times so you get comfortable with motorway merges and lane discipline. Watch for rush-hour queues near Wigan town centre and petrol stations that affect lane choices. Work on roundabout routines and mirror checks, as many local test routes include busy mini-roundabouts and multi-lane junctions. Park on streets with parked cars to practise observation and judgement for pulling out.
Choosing an Instructor in Ince-in-Makerfield
There are six local instructors serving Ince-in-Makerfield, so check availability early if you need weekend or evening slots. Ask instructors about lesson structure, pass rates and whether they use nearby test routes such as the A577 and Wigan town centre. Expect prices to vary by instructor experience and whether lessons include motorway or mock test runs. Choose someone who offers regular feedback and flexible lesson times.
Lesson Costs in Ince-in-Makerfield
No single local average price is provided here, so expect hourly lesson rates to vary by instructor and time of day. Intensive courses, motorway lessons and mock tests usually add to the overall cost. Booking blocks of lessons often reduces per-hour cost compared with one-off sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book a theory test when you feel ready. Start practical lessons with a local instructor and ask for time on the A577 and motorway slip roads to build confidence. When your instructor says you are ready, book your practical test at Wigan test centre, which is about 0.7 miles away. On test day bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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