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Instructors
10
Avg Price
£50/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Norris Green (Liverpool) (3.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.3%
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There are 10 driving instructors in Knowsley. Prices range from £40.00 to £80.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 28 reviews.

10
Instructors
£50/hr
Avg Price
4.8 / 5
28 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Knowsley 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 Knowsley 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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Derek Gillespie
6.5 mi

Derek

Liverpool
5.0
22 reviews
Automatic 60 min Weekends
Cupra Born

Derek Gillespie is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 22 years of experience helping people learn to drive. He is a member of the Driving Instr…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Paul Roach
6.5 mi

Paul

Liverpool
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Roach is the friendly founder of Evolution Driving School in Liverpool. He's been teaching people to drive for 20 years, and he's built up a tea…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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HM
6.5 mi

Harriet

Liverpool
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Harriet Miller. I'm a driving instructor based in Liverpool, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good few years now. I know loo…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
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4.7 mi

Steve

St. Helens
4.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Renault Capture

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…

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Dave Walmsley
6.5 mi

Dave

Liverpool
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Captur Dynamique

Dave Walmsley is an A grade driving instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Liverpool and Merseyside. He keeps things relaxed and fri…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Tenny
6.5 mi

Tenny

Liverpool
Manual 60 min

Tenny's got over 400 students passed in Liverpool, and he's known for keeping things calm and clear. As an Approved Driving Instructor, he makes sure…

Refresher Motorway
£40 /hour
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Edgar
6.5 mi

Edgar

Liverpool
Manual & Auto 100 min Evenings + Weekends
Kia, VW Niro, GOLF

Edgar's helped over 400 students get their licences in Liverpool. He's known for being calm, patient, and really good at explaining things, especiall…

Nervous Drivers
£80 /hour
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Ste Francis
6.5 mi

Ste

Liverpool
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Fiat 500X Diesel

Ste Francis is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Liverpool. He's been offering lessons in the area for some years and really fo…

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Steve Parker
6.5 mi

Steve

Liverpool
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Steve Parker. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in North Liverpool. …

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Dave Blackhall
8.7 mi

Dave

Newton le Willows
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…

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Learning to Drive in Knowsley

Learning to drive in Knowsley mixes suburban streets with quick links into Liverpool. Expect a local feel in places like Prescot and Kirkby, with busy corridors near the M57 and Switch Island junction. Lessons suit drivers who want short trips to a major test centre while staying clear of city-centre traffic. You get a mix of quiet residential roads and busier A-roads close by.

Nearest Test Centre: Norris Green (Liverpool)

Liverpool (Norris Green) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.3 miles from central Knowsley. The centre handles a large number of tests, so examiners will be used to local road layouts and common manoeuvres. Practical tests from there often cover suburban streets and nearby A-roads rather than city-centre driving. Expect to travel a short distance for your test, and bring a sat-nav or map for route planning.

45.3%
Overall Pass Rate
47.0%
Male Pass Rate
43.6%
Female Pass Rate
3.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Liverpool (Norris Green) had a 46.2% pass rate, compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Norris Green passed at 47.4% while female candidates passed at 45%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby St Helens reported a higher local pass rate of 52%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Liverpool (Norris Green) recorded 12,823 tests in the same period, which shows steady local test activity, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons away from the busiest junctions and build confidence on residential roads around Prescot and Kirkby. Practice joining and leaving the M57 and using the lanes at Switch Island so you can handle short stretches of multi-lane driving. Watch for heavy lorry traffic on the A580 during peak hours and allow extra time for roundabouts near industrial estates. Pay attention to narrow streets and parked cars in older parts of the borough. Regular mock tests using routes toward Norris Green will help with timing and route memory.

Choosing an Instructor in Knowsley

Knowsley currently has four local instructors, so availability can be limited during busy times. Look for instructors who regularly take pupils to Liverpool (Norris Green) and who know the common local test routes. Ask about pass rates and recent pupil success, and check if they offer flexible lesson times for evenings and weekends. Expect to pay more for instructors who provide intensive or motorway lessons.

Lesson Costs in Knowsley

There is no local average price listed for Knowsley, so lesson costs vary by instructor experience and lesson length. Standard charges usually depend on manual or automatic tuition, peak time slots, and whether you book single lessons or blocks. Ask instructors for a clear breakdown before you commit.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass your theory test, then begin practical lessons with an instructor who knows local roads and the Liverpool (Norris Green) test centre. When you and your instructor agree you're ready, you can book a practical test at Norris Green about 3.3 miles away. Pass the practical test and you can exchange your provisional for a full licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Liverpool (Norris Green), about 3.3 miles from Knowsley.
Liverpool (Norris Green) had a 46.2% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Norris Green's pass rate was 46.2% compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, male candidates passed at 47.4% and female candidates passed at 45% at Liverpool (Norris Green), Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Liverpool (Norris Green) recorded 12,823 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are four driving instructors recorded in Knowsley.
No local average price is listed for Knowsley, so costs vary by instructor and lesson length.
Learning time depends on how often you have lessons, natural ability, and how much practice you do between lessons.
Yes, practising junctions on the M57 and the lanes at Switch Island helps, because those areas are close to Knowsley and feature in local driving.
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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