Driving Instructors in Lostock Hall

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£44/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Preston (4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.1%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Lostock Hall. Prices range from £35.00 to £61.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 30 reviews.

7
Instructors
£44/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
30 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Lostock Hall 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 Lostock Hall 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 Lostock Hall

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Raja
3.4 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
8.3 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
3.1 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
8.3 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…

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Anna Stewart
5 mi

Anna Stewart

Chorley
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Anna Stewart is a friendly, Grade A approved female driving instructor based in Chorley, Lancashire. She is fully CRB checked and DSA approved, and h…

Nervous Drivers Intensive
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Mohammed Yaseen
7.6 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
8.3 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 Lostock Hall

Learning to drive in Lostock Hall feels local and manageable. Lessons usually stay close to town with many pupils travelling a short distance to Preston for test practice. You can build experience on quieter residential streets before trying busier routes in nearby centres. There are seven registered instructors in the area, so you can compare teaching styles and fees.

Nearest Test Centre: Preston

Preston is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4 miles from Lostock Hall. It conducts roughly 8,247 tests per year and is where most local learners book their practical test. Preston's pass rate is 49.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Expect a mix of town and suburban test routes when you attend.

49.1%
Overall Pass Rate
52.9%
Male Pass Rate
45.7%
Female Pass Rate
4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Preston's pass rate is 49.1%, slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). At Preston men pass at 52.9% while women pass at 45.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Chorley and Blackburn show similar pass rates, 48.9% and 48.2% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Overall local results sit around regional norms rather than far above or below them.

Local Driving Tips

Spend time practising the short runs that lead towards Preston so you know likely junctions and roundabouts. Work on independent driving and following sat-nav instructions, as those often feature in local tests. Use nearby Chorley and Blackburn to experience different traffic and road speeds. Keep parking and bay manoeuvres sharp in residential streets near your instructor's base. Book longer sessions occasionally to build confidence before a test.

Choosing an Instructor in Lostock Hall

Pick an instructor who regularly takes pupils to Preston test centre, so they're familiar with likely test routes. With seven instructors in Lostock Hall you can ask for a trial lesson to compare teaching styles. Expect to pay around £44 an hour on average, and check whether instructors offer block-booking discounts or longer sessions.

Lesson Costs in Lostock Hall

Average lesson cost in Lostock Hall is about £44 per hour. Final prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy blocks of lessons or single sessions.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and begin lessons with a local instructor. Book and pass the theory test before arranging your practical at Preston. Take a few mock tests on routes your instructor recommends, then book a practical slot. Keep lessons regular and review your instructor's feedback after each session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is Preston, about 4 miles from Lostock Hall.
Preston's pass rate is 49.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Preston's pass rate is 49.1%, compared with the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
There are seven registered driving instructors in Lostock Hall.
Average lessons cost around £44 per hour in Lostock Hall.
Time to reach a full licence varies with your availability and how quickly you learn.
Availability varies between instructors, so ask directly when you contact them.
Yes, practising in Preston is sensible since it is the nearest test centre and examiners will use local roads.
Yes, Chorley is about 5.1 miles away and Blackburn about 8.4 miles; both operate as nearby test centres.
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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