Driving Instructors in Muir of Ord

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Instructors
7
Nearest Test Centre
Inverness (Longman Drive) (8.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
36.3%
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This directory currently lists 7 driving instructor profiles covering Muir of Ord. The average rating is 4.2 stars from 5 reviews.

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Instructors
4.2 / 5
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Darren Kelman
7.3 mi

Darren

Inverness
4.2
5 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings

Darren Kelman is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Inverness with more than 16 years' experience teaching learner drivers across the Highlands. H…

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Jamie Miller
9.3 mi

Jamie

Inverness
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jamie Miller runs MILLER Driving School in Inverness, Scotland. Jamie keeps things relaxed and friendly, and teaches to a very high professional stan…

Refresher Intensive
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Helen Tomlinson
9.3 mi

Helen

Inverness
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Helen Tomlinson. I run Pass with Helen, an independent driving school based in Inverness. I'm a fully qualified ADI, and I've been teaching p…

Refresher Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
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Colin Stuart
9.3 mi

Colin

Inverness
Manual 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Colin Stuart. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Inverness. I've b…

Intensive
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Alastair Field
9.3 mi

Alastair

Inverness
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Alastair Field. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school here in Inverness. I've been s…

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Stephanie
9.3 mi

Stephanie

Inverness
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Stephanie. I run iTRAIN Driving School in Inverness, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now. It's a well establishe…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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SG
9.3 mi

Stuart

Inverness
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Stuart Gregory is a fully qualified DVSA registered driving instructor based in Inverness. He's a local, independent instructor who covers Inverness …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Learning to Drive in Muir of Ord

Learning to drive from Muir of Ord means quiet village roads and short drives into Inverness. Lessons often move from narrow village streets to busier A-roads near the city. Local character is rural and scenic, with variable weather that affects traction and visibility. You will get a mix of low-traffic practice and faster road experience within a short drive.

Nearest Test Centre: Inverness (Longman Drive)

The nearest DVSA test centre is Inverness (Longman Drive), about 8.8 miles from Muir of Ord. Expect a mix of urban and industrial test routes around Longman Drive and some motorway-style junction approaches. The centre runs around 168 tests a year, so booking windows can vary. Pass rates at this centre are 36.3 percent, lower than the national average (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).

36.3%
Overall Pass Rate
35.8%
Male Pass Rate
36.8%
Female Pass Rate
8.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Passes at Inverness (Longman Drive) sit at 36.3 percent, below the national average of 47.3 percent (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates recorded 35.8 percent and female candidates 36.8 percent at this centre, figures that reflect a similar pattern locally (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The lower pass rate suggests more challenging test routes or stricter marking at this location. Consider extra mock tests at Longman Drive style roads before booking a practical test.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet village streets to build clutch and steering confidence before tackling busier approaches into Inverness. Practise hill starts and tight turns; the village has narrow lanes that mirror many local junctions. Add sessions that simulate Longman Drive test routes, including lane discipline and observation at industrial estate junctions. Watch for sudden weather changes, especially rain and mist, and practise braking distances. Get comfortable with roundabout approach speeds, lane choice, and signalling when you move onto busier A-roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Muir of Ord

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Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then start lessons once you have it. Book and pass your theory test before the practical; you will need a theory pass to book the practical test at Inverness (Longman Drive). After passing the practical test you will be issued a full licence, and you can exchange your provisional for a full one through the DVLA.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

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