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Some instructors covering Inverness
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Darren
Darren Kelman is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Inverness with more than 16 years' experience teaching learner drivers across the Highlands. H…
Jamie
Jamie Miller runs MILLER Driving School in Inverness, Scotland. Jamie keeps things relaxed and friendly, and teaches to a very high professional stan…
Helen
Hi, I'm Helen Tomlinson. I run Pass with Helen, an independent driving school based in Inverness. I'm a fully qualified ADI, and I've been teaching p…
Colin
Hi, I'm Colin Stuart. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Inverness. I've b…
Alastair
Hi, I'm Alastair Field. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school here in Inverness. I've been s…
Stephanie
Hi, I'm Stephanie. I run iTRAIN Driving School in Inverness, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now. It's a well establishe…
Stuart
Stuart Gregory is a fully qualified DVSA registered driving instructor based in Inverness. He's a local, independent instructor who covers Inverness …
Learning to Drive in Inverness
Learning to drive in Inverness mixes quiet residential streets with busy A9 and A96 approaches. Local lessons often include practice over Kessock Bridge and along the riverside near Ness Bridge. There are only four local instructors, so lessons can fill up quickly and you may do some longer runs to get dual-carriageway experience.
Nearest Test Centre: Inverness (Longman Drive)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Inverness (Longman Drive), about 1.8 miles from the city centre. Expect standard practical tests with around 168 tests carried out per year at this site. The Longman Drive centre has a lower pass rate of 36.3%, which can affect booking and retest demand, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Pass rates at Inverness (Longman Drive) sit below the national average, with 36.3% compared with 47.3% nationally, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male and female pass rates at Longman Drive are very similar, 35.8% and 36.8% respectively, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, with Inverness (Seafield Road) at 44.4% and another Inverness centre at 50.2%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet streets like those near Merkinch or Holm to build basic control. Spend time on the A9 slip-roads and the Longman junction to practise merging at speed. Expect crosswinds on Kessock Bridge and allow extra space when larger vehicles are around. Learn roundabout rules thoroughly, particularly at the Longman roundabout and the Hilton roundabout where traffic can be busy. Do at least one full mock test route with your instructor to get used to local traffic patterns.
Choosing an Instructor in Inverness
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you book any lessons. Study and pass the theory test, then start practical lessons with a local instructor who knows Inverness routes. When you are ready, book a practical test at Inverness (Longman Drive) or one of the nearby centres, and bring your provisional licence and theory pass on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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