Driving Instructors in Longridge

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Instructors
6
Avg Price
£44/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Blackburn (7.6 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
48.2%
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There are 6 driving instructors in Longridge. Prices range from £35.00 to £61.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 30 reviews.

6
Instructors
£44/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
30 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Longridge 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 Longridge 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 Longridge

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Raja
5.9 mi

Raja

Preston
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Raja is an experienced DVSA-qualified driving instructor based in Preston (PR1). He runs Driving School Preston’s lessons in a clear, structured way …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Raja
7.3 mi

Raja

Blackburn
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Raja is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor with Acorn School of Motoring, with over 10 years of experience teaching both automatic and manu…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£61 /hour
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Bashir
6.4 mi

Bashir

Preston
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Bashir is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Mill Hill Driving Academy in Preston. He's spent years teaching behind the wheel and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Linda Edwards
7.3 mi

Linda Edwards

Blackburn
4.8
16 reviews
Manual 60 min

Linda Edwards is a very experienced driving instructor with Express Driver Training. She is known for being calm, patient and very easy to get on wit…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Mohammed Yaseen
7 mi

Mohammed Yaseen

Blackburn
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mohammed Yaseen is the founder and lead instructor at Yaseen's Driving School. He has over 20 years of experience teaching people to drive in and aro…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Sully
7.3 mi

Sully

Blackburn
Manual 60 min Weekends

Sully runs Confidence School of Motoring and has been teaching for over 22 years in Blackburn and the surrounding areas. He's trained more than 2,800…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£37 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Longridge

Longridge sits on the edge of the Ribble Valley with a compact town centre and open fell country nearby. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with A59 driving and narrow lanes over Longridge Fell. It feels rural but links easily to Blackburn and Preston, so you'll practise both country and commuter driving. Six local instructors teach learners from beginners to test-ready.

Nearest Test Centre: Blackburn

Blackburn test centre is about 7.6 miles from Longridge, reachable along the A59 and local B6243 routes. Expect a mix of urban and suburban test routes, and some dual-carriageway sections on the way out of town. Blackburn handled around 7,370 tests in 2024-2025, and its pass rate was 48.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).

48.2%
Overall Pass Rate
55.1%
Male Pass Rate
42.7%
Female Pass Rate
7.6 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Blackburn's pass rate of 48.2% sits slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Men passed at 55.1% and women at 42.7% at Blackburn in 2024-2025, a noticeable gap that mirrors some local patterns (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Preston recorded 49.1% while Blackburn with Darwen was 44.8% in the same period, so test outcomes vary a few points between centres (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on town streets near Berry Lane and progress to the A59 when you have basic control. Longridge Fell has steep sections and blind crests, so practise hill starts and look far ahead. Watch for farm vehicles on narrow lanes and for parked cars in the town centre around Station Road. When preparing for tests, include practice on the B6243 and on the A59 roundabout junctions to build confidence.

Choosing an Instructor in Longridge

Pick an instructor who knows both Longridge's narrow lanes and the A59 test routes into Blackburn. Check they can offer lessons at times you need, including weekends if you work or study. Expect to pay around £44 an hour on average locally, and confirm whether travel to Blackburn for mock tests is included. With six instructors in town, compare lesson structure and pass-records before booking.

Lesson Costs in Longridge

Average hourly lesson price in Longridge is about 244, though block bookings can reduce the per-hour rate. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether they include test-centre runs to Blackburn or Preston.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and book the theory test before you schedule your practical. Start lessons with a local instructor who will introduce town driving, then add dual-carriageway practice on the A59. When your instructor says you're ready, book a practical test at Blackburn or Preston and arrange a mock drive to the centre beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Blackburn, about 7.6 miles from Longridge along the A59 and B6243.
Blackburn had a pass rate of 48.2% in 2024-2025, slightly above the national average (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Preston recorded a 49.1% pass rate and Blackburn with Darwen was 44.8% in 2024-2025, so outcomes differ by a few percentage points between local centres (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
There are six local instructors serving Longridge, covering beginners through to test preparation.
Average lesson cost in Longridge is 244 per hour.
Learning time depends on how often you take lessons and how quickly you pick up skills on both town streets and the A59.
Yes, practising on the A59 matters because it links Longridge to Blackburn and includes faster stretches and roundabouts.
At Blackburn in 2024-2025, men had a pass rate of 55.1% and women 42.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Many Longridge instructors offer test-centre runs to Blackburn to familiarise you with the routes and arrival procedures.
Preston had a slightly higher pass rate at 49.1% versus Blackburn's 48.2% in 2024-2025, but choose the centre with route...
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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