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Some instructors covering Longridge
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Bashir
Bashir is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Mill Hill Driving Academy in Preston. He's spent years teaching behind the wheel and …
Rob
Rob Battersby is a reliable, highly qualified Approved Driving Instructor who's been running Amber Driving Tuition since 2006. He's issued over 3500 …
Linda
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…
Ifty
Hi, I'm Ifty. I've been teaching people to drive for about 18 years now, and I still get a real buzz from it. I used to be a BSM franchisee instructo…
Mohammed
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…
Zaff
Zaff has helped hundreds of students pass their driving tests over his 12 years as an instructor, with many passing first time. Based in Blackburn, h…
Linda
Linda Brooks is a driving instructor based in Blackburn and Darwen. She's been teaching for over 17 years, so she really knows her stuff around the l…
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).
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
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