Driving Instructors in Neston

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18
Nearest Test Centre
Upton (6.1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.0%
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This directory currently lists 18 driving instructor profiles covering Neston. The average rating is 5 stars from 21 reviews.

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James Edge
9.7 mi

James

Chester
5.0
8 reviews
Manual 60 min

James Edge, known as Jim to most, has helped over 400 students pass their driving tests in Chester and the surrounding areas. He's an A Grade instruc…

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Matt Bowdler
9.7 mi

Matt

Chester
5.0
6 reviews
Manual 60 min

Matt Bowdler is a calm, patient automatic driving instructor based in Chester. He has 39 years of driving experience and is a Grade A instructor, so …

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Paul Roach
8.8 mi

Paul

Liverpool
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Roach is the friendly founder of Evolution Driving School in Liverpool. He's been teaching people to drive for 20 years, and he's built up a tea…

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Ian
5.7 mi

Ian

Wirral
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Ian is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with AFB Driving School in the Wirral. He has a strong record of first…

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8.8 mi

Harriet

Liverpool
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Harriet Miller. I'm a driving instructor based in Liverpool, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good few years now. I know loo…

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Helen Powell
5.7 mi

Helen

Wirral
Manual 50 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

Hi, I'm Helen Powell. I'm a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based on the Wirral, and I've been trained to the highest standards by Chris …

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Mel Potter
6.2 mi

Mel

Deeside
Automatic 90 min Weekends

Mel Potter is a DVSA-licensed driving instructor based in Deeside, offering lessons across Buckley, Flint, Hawarden, and surrounding areas. She's tra…

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Kevin Brock
6.7 mi

Kevin

Ellesmere Port
Manual 60 min

Kevin Brock is a fully qualified driving instructor who helps learners become safe, confident drivers across Ellesmere Port, Chester and Wirral. He f…

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Stuart Appleby
7.6 mi

Stuart

Wirral
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Stuart Appleby is a DVSA qualified, Grade A independent driving instructor based on the Wirral. He is a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists…

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Dave Walmsley
8.8 mi

Dave

Liverpool
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Captur Dynamique

Dave Walmsley is an A grade driving instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Liverpool and Merseyside. He keeps things relaxed and fri…

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Tenny
8.8 mi

Tenny

Liverpool
Manual 60 min

Tenny's got over 400 students passed in Liverpool, and he's known for keeping things calm and clear. As an Approved Driving Instructor, he makes sure…

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Edgar
8.8 mi

Edgar

Liverpool
Manual & Auto 100 min Evenings + Weekends
Kia, VW Niro, GOLF

Edgar's helped over 400 students get their licences in Liverpool. He's known for being calm, patient, and really good at explaining things, especiall…

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Learning to Drive in Neston

Learning to drive in Neston feels quieter than in the big nearby towns. Local streets have a village pace and short runs out to Parkgate and the Wirral coastline. You will mix quiet residential roads with stretches on the A540 into Chester and Heswall. Lessons suit learners who want traffic variety without heavy city congestion.

Nearest Test Centre: Upton

Upton test centre is about 6.1 miles from Neston, a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on time of day. Expect a mix of suburban and faster dual carriageway routes on the test. Upton's pass rate is 45% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male and female pass rates at Upton are 47.3% and 42.9% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), and the centre runs around 5,580 tests a year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

45.0%
Overall Pass Rate
47.3%
Male Pass Rate
42.9%
Female Pass Rate
6.1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Upton's pass rate of 45% sits a little below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Liverpool Garston posts a higher 48.9% pass rate, while Speke is lower at 32.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The male/female split at Upton shows a modest gap, with males at 47.3% and females at 42.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local instructors often tailor lessons to the test routes used at Upton to improve outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on Station Road and Parkgate Road to get used to local junctions and on-street parking. Move onto the A540 early on to build confidence on faster stretches and to practise lane discipline. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians on the promenade at Parkgate, and expect queues at the main junctions during school drop-off times. Use supermarket and leisure centre car parks in the town for bay parking practice and reversing exercises. Book practice runs to Upton early so you learn the likely test approach and the common test routes.

Choosing an Instructor in Neston

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Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Study for and book your theory and hazard perception tests early, then start regular lessons aimed at both practical skills and mock tests. When you and your instructor agree you're ready, book the practical at Upton and include a couple of full mock runs on the actual test route beforehand.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

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