Our Oldham 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Oldham
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Max
Max is a friendly, experienced driving instructor with a great reputation for being patient and calm. He understands that everyone learns differently…
Chris
Chris is a friendly, supportive driving instructor who gets that everyone learns in their own way. He keeps things patient and encouraging, and makes…
Jackie Boak
Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…
Jules
Jules is a friendly, professional automatic instructor based in Stockport, teaching in a fully electric Kia Niro. He has a consistently high pass rat…
Paul May
Paul May runs Shaw Driving School and has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years. He's based in Oldham and covers the surrounding areas. Sin…
Ashley
Ashley is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with 18 years of experience helping people learn to drive. He runs Ashley's Driving School and has a …
Lax
Lax is an experienced driving instructor who keeps lessons relaxed, clear and focused on what you need. The aim is simple, to build your confidence, …
Khan
Khan is an experienced driving instructor with a great reputation for helping learners pass and feel confident on the road. He keeps lessons relaxed …
Curbie
Curbie is a calm, friendly driving instructor with a strong record of getting learners through their tests quickly and confidently. Lessons are struc…
Waseem
Waseem is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Manchester who really knows how to put learners at ease. He focuses on building your confid…
Arain
Arain is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Rochdale with around 15 years' experience teaching in Rochdale, Bury and Oldham. He is Pass Plus…
Wojtek
Wojtek is a licensed Polish driving instructor in the UK, certified by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency). He teaches in both manual and automatic ca…
Learning to Drive in Oldham
Oldham is an urban town with a mix of narrow market streets and busy arterial roads. Lessons here move quickly from quiet residential areas to busier routes like A62 Manchester Road and the A627(M). You will get experience with town-centre junctions and motorway slip-roads close by. Local driving has a practical, no-nonsense feel that suits learners who want routine real-road practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Oldham
The nearest DVSA test centre is Oldham, about 0.1 miles from the town centre. Expect a town-centre test route with busy junctions and the Mumps area often included. You can walk to the centre from most central meeting points. Test day parking and short local routes mean lessons can finish with a short drive to the test centre.
Pass Rate Analysis
Nearby Chadderton has a pass rate of 35.5% and Manchester (Failsworth) shows 42.2%, both below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, data period not specified. Oldham test-centre pass-rate is not published in the data provided, so direct comparison is not possible. Male and female split figures are not available in this dataset, so local gender comparisons cannot be made.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets off Broadway or near the Mumps estate before moving onto A62 Manchester Road, where traffic can build up quickly. Practice at the Mumps roundabout and the nearby signalised junctions, as these often appear on local test routes. Use the A627(M) slip-roads to practise safe lane selection and merging at higher speeds. Watch for bus lanes and taxi ranks in the town centre during peak times. Try a late-evening lesson to get comfortable with narrower streets and parked cars on Lees Road and around the market area.
Choosing an Instructor in Oldham
There are 13 local instructors listed in Oldham, so availability can vary across the week. Look for an ADI with up-to-date insurance, a clean DBS check and recent pupil feedback. Expect to pay around the local average of £36 per hour, with prices changing for block bookings or intensive courses. Ask potential instructors about experience with Oldham test routes and specific junctions like Mumps roundabout.
Lesson Costs in Oldham
Average lesson price in Oldham is £36 per hour according to the supplied data. Final cost depends on instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book single lessons or a block. Intensive courses and mock tests may carry a higher rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence before booking lessons, you cannot take lessons without one. Contact one of the 13 local instructors to arrange tuition and plan lesson frequency. When ready, book your theory and hazard-perception tests, then schedule a practical test at Oldham test centre, which is about 0.1 miles from the town centre. Regular lessons and mock tests on local routes will help prepare you for the real test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026