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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£37/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) (1.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.8%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Leighton Buzzard. Prices range from £30.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 92 reviews.

12
Instructors
£37/hr
Avg Price
4.8 / 5
92 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard 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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Khuram
9.3 mi

Khuram

Aylesbury
5.0
23 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Hybrid

Hi, I'm Khuram. I run Khuram Driving School in Aylesbury, teaching automatic driving lessons in a Toyota Hybrid. I've been an Approved Driving Instru…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£40 /hour
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Simon
9.5 mi

Simon

Milton Keynes
5.0
17 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Polo

Hi, I'm Simon. I've been teaching people to drive around Milton Keynes for many years now, and I still love it. My approach is all about keeping thin…

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Ivan Christopher Austin Williams
10 mi

Ivan

Aylesbury
5.0
11 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Ivan Christopher Austin Williams is the CEO and an expert driving instructor at De Executive Driving School, based in Aylesbury. He's been teaching f…

Nervous Drivers Intensive
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Mahmoud
6.8 mi

Mahmoud

Bletchley
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mercedes B-Class

Mahmoud is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Me & You Driving School in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. He has a great record of helping learne…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£38 /hour
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James Travis
9.5 mi

James

Milton Keynes
5.0
7 reviews
Manual 60 min

James Travis is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Milton Keynes. He's a Grade 'A' approved instructor with a very high pass rate,…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
£40 /hour
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Mike Ward
9.5 mi

Mike

Milton Keynes
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Weekends

Mike Ward is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years of experience, based in Milton Keynes. He has been recognised by the DVSA for h…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£38 /hour
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RP
9.3 mi

Russell

Aylesbury
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Russell Paul. I run Russell Paul Driving School, providing manual driving lessons around Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. I'm a fully qua…

Motorway Pass Plus
£39 /hour
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C
8.5 mi

Caroline

Aylesbury
5.0
1 review
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Caroline is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Aylesbury with over 20 years of experience teaching in the public sector. She helps learners build …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Amanda
8.5 mi

Amanda

Tring
4.6
14 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Vauxhall Mokka

Hi, I'm Amanda. I run 121 Local Drive, offering driving lessons around Tring and the surrounding areas. I've been teaching for a while now, and I rea…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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AM
9.5 mi

Ali

Milton Keynes
3.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Ali Malik has helped over 400 students pass their driving tests in Milton Keynes. He's known for his patience and calm approach, especially with nerv…

Nervous Drivers Intensive
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GW
6.8 mi

Garry

Milton Keynes
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Garry Wotton has been a driving instructor since 2002, and he's helped students in Milton Keynes for over ten years. He's known for making lessons fu…

Nervous Drivers
£30 /hour
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Keith Day
7.3 mi

Keith

Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Hyundai i30

Keith Day is your local Approved Driving Instructor based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. He's been teaching for over nine years and has built up more t…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
£37 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard mixes quiet residential streets with busy A-roads, so learners get a wide range of driving practice. You can expect short town journeys as well as longer runs on the A4146 and A505. Stanbridge Road and the area around the station often feature in local lesson routes, which helps prepare you for the test. Local instructors know the common trouble spots around the high street and canal bridges.

Nearest Test Centre: Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is about 1.4 miles from the town centre, so most learners can reach it in a short drive. Test routes commonly use the A4146, A505 and the station roundabout. The centre's overall pass rate is 50.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with male pass rate 55.3% and female pass rate 46.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Around 5,110 tests are recorded each year at this centre (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

50.8%
Overall Pass Rate
55.3%
Male Pass Rate
46.7%
Female Pass Rate
1.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Leighton Buzzard's test centre posts a higher overall pass rate than the national average, 50.8% versus 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass here at 55.3% while female candidates pass at 46.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Bletchley shows a pass rate of 49.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), while Milton Keynes does not list a pass rate in the supplied data. Use these figures to compare likely test outcomes when choosing where to take your exam.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet residential roads before moving on to the A4146 and A505 where you can practice merging and speed control. Spend time practising at the station roundabout and on approaches to Stanbridge Road, as these spots feature often in local test routes. Watch for narrow bridges and pinch points near canal crossings, and practise slow, controlled steering. Leave time in lessons for junctions and right-turn manoeuvres on the busier feeder roads into the town.

Choosing an Instructor in Leighton Buzzard

There are six instructors listed in the area, so availability can vary at peak times. Look for an Approved Driving Instructor with good local knowledge and someone who offers lessons that include the test routes around Stanbridge Road. Expect to pay around the local average of £38 per hour, but ask about block-book discounts and test-day tuition. Check reviews or ask other learners about pass rates and teaching style.

Lesson Costs in Leighton Buzzard

Local single lessons average about £38 per hour. Prices can rise for evening or weekend slots, intensive courses, or if the instructor provides pick-up from outside the town boundary.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test before taking many practical lessons. Book tuition with a local instructor who knows the Stanbridge Road test routes and practice regularly on the A4146 and around the station roundabout. When you feel ready, book your practical test at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) and remember to bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is about 1.4 miles from the town centre, a short drive or a short bus ride away.
The centre's overall pass rate is 50.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Leighton Buzzard's pass rate is 50.8%, higher than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
There are six instructors listed in the area, so choices are fairly limited compared with larger towns.
The local average price is about £38 per hour.
Bletchley is about 6.3 miles away and has a pass rate of 49.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Many local instructors include common test roads like Stanbridge Road, the A4146 and the station roundabout in lessons.
Learning time varies with individual ability and lesson frequency.
At Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) female candidates pass at 46.7% compared with 55.3% for male candidates (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
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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