Our Lisburn 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Lisburn
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John Gribbon
John Gribbon has over 25 years of experience teaching people to drive in Belfast. He is a DOE-approved ADI and an award-winning instructor. John has …
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell is a fully qualified, DSA-registered Approved Driving Instructor who runs Andrews Driving School as an independent one-to-one service…
Phil Corrigan
Phil Corrigan has over 20 years of experience and runs his own independent driving school, Drive With Phil. He is a Grade 6 D.V.A. Approved Driving I…
Glenn
Glenn is a DOE Approved Driving Instructor based in Belfast. His lessons are structured but relaxed and flexible, so you can build real confidence an…
Lloyd Walker
Lloyd Walker is the founder and owner of Lloyds School of Motoring, a commercial driver training company that has been running since 2008. Based in C…
David Craig
David Craig is a very experienced driving instructor and a former Driving Examiner in Northern Ireland. He has over 10 years of experience as an inst…
David
David is a fully qualified driving instructor based in East Belfast, part of Greater Belfast. He runs David's School of Motoring and is approved by t…
Learning to Drive in Lisburn
Learning to drive in Lisburn feels practical and local. Roads range from quiet residential streets to busy A-roads and motorway slips, so you get a mix of conditions. Lessons often include dual carriageway work on the A1 and junction practice around Blaris Roundabout. You quickly learn to deal with retail traffic near Sprucefield and commuter flows into Belfast.
Nearest Test Centre: Belfast (Balmoral)
Belfast (Balmoral) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 5.3 miles from Lisburn. Expect an urban test route with traffic lights and busy junctions, especially near the Boucher Road and Balmoral areas. Allow time for parking and peak-hour traffic when you travel from Lisburn via the A1 or M1. Bring your provisional licence and theory test pass on the day.
Pass Rate Analysis
There is no pass-rate figure provided for Belfast (Balmoral) in the supplied data. The national average pass rate in the data is 47.3, Data source: DVSA, data period not provided. One nearby centre in the dataset, Stranraer, shows a pass rate of 56.6, Data source: DVSA, data period not provided. Male and female splits for the local centres are not available in the provided data.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets off Market Square to build clutch and steering control. Practice pulls onto the A1 and short motorway slips near the M1, so you learn merging at speed. Give special attention to Blaris and Hillhall roundabouts, they test lane discipline and observation. Watch for delivery vehicles and shoppers around Sprucefield and follow narrow one-way stretches in the town centre slowly. Night and wet-weather driving are common, so check lights and tyre grip before heading out.
Choosing an Instructor in Lisburn
Lisburn has a small pool of instructors, seven in the provided data, so book early. Look for an instructor who knows local test routes and junctions like Boucher Road and Sprucefield Roundabout. Expect to pay around the local average of £40 per hour, and ask whether they teach manual or automatic and if they offer block-booking discounts. Ask about pass rates and student feedback when you interview instructors.
Lesson Costs in Lisburn
The average lesson price in the area is £40 per hour. Costs can vary with instructor experience, car type and lesson times, with evenings or weekends sometimes costing more. Block bookings or intensive courses may alter the hourly rate or overall package price.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons. While you learn, study and book your theory test so you can take it before your practical. Arrange lessons with a local instructor who knows Lisburn routes and then book your practical test at Belfast (Balmoral) when your instructor says you are ready. On test day bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and a well-served car.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026