Driving Instructors in Larbert

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£44/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Grangemouth (3.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.3%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Larbert. Prices range from £43.33 to £44.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 21 reviews.

7
Instructors
£44/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
21 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Larbert 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 Larbert 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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Best Driving Instructors in Larbert

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Andrew Edwards
2.2 mi

Andrew Edwards

Falkirk
5.0
15 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech

Andrew Edwards is a fully qualified DVSA driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, teaching across the Falkirk area. He is calm, patient a…

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Gareth
7.8 mi

Gareth

Stirling
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Gareth runs Marchant School of Motoring, which he set up in Stirling back in 2000. With over twenty years of teaching experience, he is well known lo…

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Colin Glashan
7.6 mi

Colin Glashan

Falkirk
5.0
2 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Colin Glashan is a government-approved driving instructor (ADI) and has been teaching people to drive since 2006. He is based in the Falkirk area of …

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HZ
1.2 mi

Helen Zellman

Falkirk
Manual & Auto 90 min Evenings + Weekends
Mercedes

Helen Zellman is a Grade 'A' DVSA approved driving instructor with over 18 years of experience. She owns and runs 'Pass With Class' in Falkirk and co…

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£43 /hour
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Colin
7.8 mi

Colin

Stirling
Manual & Auto 60 min

Colin is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in Stirling, teaching with the LDC driving school. His lessons are calm and relaxed, so yo…

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Stephen Mullen
8.2 mi

Stephen Mullen

Cumbernauld
Manual & Auto 60 min
Vauxhall Corsa

Stephen Mullen has been a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) since 2006, so you're in very safe hands. With over 17 years o…

£44 /hour
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Richard
8.2 mi

Richard

Cumbernauld
Manual & Auto 60 min

Richard is a friendly driving instructor based in Cumbernauld, offering relaxed, professional lessons in the local area. He keeps things clear and ca…

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Learning to Drive in Larbert

Learning to drive in Larbert means short trips into nearby towns and a mix of quiet residential streets and busier routes towards Grangemouth and Stirling. Lessons suit people who want quick access to test centres but still practise in calmer neighbourhood roads. Local driving feels practical and focused on everyday routes rather than long rural stretches. You'll get a lot of real-world junctions and roundabouts to master close to home.

Nearest Test Centre: Grangemouth

Grangemouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.4 miles away, so most learners from Larbert travel there for tests. The centre records a pass rate of 47.3% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with 1253 tests recorded in that period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Grangemouth had a pass rate of 49.5% and female candidates 45.4% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect a standard DVSA test route and typical urban test conditions given the short drive from Larbert.

47.3%
Overall Pass Rate
49.5%
Male Pass Rate
45.4%
Female Pass Rate
3.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Grangemouth's pass rate is 47.3%, which matches the national average of 47.3% for the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Stirling shows a lower pass rate of 42.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, and Airdrie is 41.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so Grangemouth sits above these local centres. The male-female split at Grangemouth is 49.5% for men and 45.4% for women in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which mirrors typical variations across test centres. With over 1250 tests a year at Grangemouth, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, learners can expect regular test availability.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet residential streets to build clutch and steering control before moving to busier links toward Grangemouth. Practise roundabout approaches and lane discipline in built-up areas where multiple lanes meet. Work on observation for short, frequent junctions and on pulling out safely from side roads. Book a few lessons that include a run to the test centre so you know the likely routes. Do mock tests under real time limits to build confidence for the Grangemouth test.

Choosing an Instructor in Larbert

There are seven local instructors listed for Larbert, so you should be able to compare availability quickly. Expect an average lesson price of around

Lesson Costs in Larbert

Lessons in Larbert average

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons and the theory test. Take regular lessons with an ADI and book the theory test once you are ready, then the practical test at Grangemouth when you consistently pass mock tests. Keep a log of your lessons and areas practiced so you can discuss progress with your instructor. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate to the practical test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Grangemouth test centre is approximately 3.4 miles from Larbert, making it the closest option for practical tests.
Grangemouth recorded a pass rate of 47.3% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Larbert has seven local instructors listed, so you can compare teaching styles and availability.
Average lesson prices in Larbert are
Learning time varies by learner and lesson frequency, so no single timeline fits everyone.
Grangemouth is closest and had a 47.3% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, while Stirling recorded 42.6% for the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
At Grangemouth in 2024-2025 men had a pass rate of 49.5% and women 45.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Grangemouth conducted 1253 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so it runs a steady number of tests each year.
Focus on controlled starts, observation at frequent junctions and correct positioning on approach to roundabouts.
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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