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Some instructors covering Moira
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Andrew
Andrew McDowell is a fully qualified, DSA-registered Approved Driving Instructor who runs Andrews Driving School as an independent one-to-one service…
Paul
Paul Mulholland has been a driving instructor since 1999, with over 25 years of experience helping learners pass first time. Based in Lisburn, he run…
Phil
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…
Terry
Terry Ward is a friendly, experienced driving instructor who runs Forward Driving School in Lisburn. He's been teaching for over 10 years and his stu…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark Higgins. I've been teaching people to drive around Lisburn since 1995, and I still really enjoy it. I know learning to drive can feel a …
Audrey
Audrey runs Olive's School of Motoring, offering driving lessons in Portadown and Craigavon. She's an ADI-approved female instructor who's experience…
Colette
Hi, I'm Colette Murphy. I'm an independent DVSA approved driving instructor offering quality driving lessons in Portadown, Craigavon, Lurgan and the …
Learning to Drive in Moira
Moira is a small Northern Ireland town with a village feel and a mix of country lanes and busier A-roads. Lessons here often move from quiet residential streets to faster routes towards Belfast, so you'll get a varied experience. Many local drives include the A26 and short runs onto the M1 when heading to the test centre. Expect practical, straightforward coaching suited to learners who want real road experience close to home.
Nearest Test Centre: Belfast (Boucher Road)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Belfast (Boucher Road), about 12.8 miles away by road. Journey time depends on the M1 and rush-hour traffic, so allow extra time for peak periods. Belfast (Balmoral) is another option at around 12.9 miles if you need an alternative slot. Official pass-rate figures for these Belfast centres are not provided in the supplied data.
Pass Rate Analysis
There is no test-centre pass-rate figure provided for Belfast (Boucher Road) or Belfast (Balmoral) in the data. The national average pass rate in the supplied data is 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, period not specified). One nearby centre in the data, Stranraer, shows a pass rate of 56.6% (Data source: DVSA, period not specified), but it is much farther away at 56.3 miles. Male-female splits and local centre test volumes are not available in the provided information.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets in Moira village to build clutch and steering control before moving onto busier roads. Practise A26 junctions and lane discipline for short motorway stints on the M1 when you head towards Belfast. Watch for narrow country lanes and farm vehicles on rural routes, and slow down for limited visibility at hedgerows. Learn to time gaps at roundabouts, especially those feeding onto A-roads, and get comfortable with left and right turns at the main village junctions. Plan trips to the test centre with extra time for traffic near the motorway junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Moira
There are only two local instructors listed, so availability may be limited and you might need to book ahead. Expect lesson rates around 40 per hour according to the data, and check whether instructors are qualified ADIs and offer mock tests. Ask about experience with local test routes and whether they help with test bookings and motorway practice. Look for clear progress tracking and flexible lesson times if you commute to Belfast.
Lesson Costs in Moira
Average local lesson price in the data is 40 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length, peak-time lessons and extra sessions for motorway or mock tests.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and book your theory test as soon as you can. With only two local instructors you may need to arrange lessons in advance and consider block bookings to secure slots. Practise locally on village streets and then move to A-roads and short motorway runs towards Belfast before booking your practical test. When ready, book a practical at Belfast (Boucher Road) or an alternative nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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