Driving Instructors in Over Hulton

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Instructors
14
Nearest Test Centre
Bolton (2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.0%
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This directory currently lists 14 driving instructor profiles covering Over Hulton. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 41 reviews.

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4.9 / 5
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Dan Ison
2.5 mi

Dan

Bolton
5.0
30 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Golf

Dan Ison is a DVSA-approved driving instructor and highly graded ORDIT trainer who runs Harwood Driving School in Bolton. He teaches both new learner…

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Graham Evans
5.3 mi

Graham

Radcliffe
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min

Graham Evans has helped over 497 students pass their driving test with a 93.1% pass rate within two attempts. Based in Radcliffe, he's been a fully q…

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Jackie Boak
7.7 mi

Jackie

Bury
4.8
4 reviews
Manual 60 min
Renault Clio 1.5 DCI (Diesel)

Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…

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Deborah Ford
4.6 mi

Deborah

Bolton
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…

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Claire Farrimond
1.9 mi

Claire

Atherton
Manual 60 min

Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…

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Simon Rhodes
2.3 mi

Simon

Westhoughton
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Simon Rhodes is a Grade A, fully qualified driving instructor and has been running Si Rhodes Driver Training since 2008. He is based in Westhoughton …

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2.6 mi

Kiran

Bolton
Manual & Auto 60 min

Kiran runs a local driving school in Bolton, offering lessons that are all about getting you confident and safe on the road. He teaches both manual a…

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Elizabeth Lythgoe
2.6 mi

Elizabeth

Bolton
Automatic 60 min

Hi, I'm Elizabeth, but most people call me Liz. I run Liz 'n' Learn Driving School, an independent driving school based right here in Bolton. I've be…

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2.6 mi

Gary

Westhoughton
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Peugeot 208

Gary Hart is a professional driving instructor based in Westhoughton, Bolton. He's a former police advanced driver, which means he's got a really sol…

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Nicola Boyle
6.7 mi

Nicola

Wigan
Automatic 60 min
Citroen C3

Nicola Boyle runs Beltin Start School of Motoring in Wigan. She's a fully qualified ADI who's been teaching for a while and really enjoys it. Nicola …

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Phil Wardle
7.7 mi

Phil

Bury
Manual 60 min

Phil Wardle is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Bury. He's been specially t…

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Jonathon
8.6 mi

Jonathon

Salford
Manual 60 min
Skoda Fabia SE L

Jonathon runs Beaufort Driving School in Salford. He's a fully qualified, DVSA registered instructor with 16 years of experience. He's CRB checked an…

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Learning to Drive in Over Hulton

Learning to drive around Over Hulton mixes quiet residential streets with busier approaches into Bolton. Lessons often include Hulton Lane and routes towards the A6, so you get a bit of everything early on. Traffic can pick up at peak times near the town centre, which helps you practise real conditions. Most local routes are straightforward once you know the short cuts and junctions.

Nearest Test Centre: Bolton

Bolton test centre is the nearest, about 2 miles from Over Hulton, so it is quick to reach for your test. Expect a mix of town roads and A-road driving on the test routes. Bolton's pass rate is 47% which gives a realistic idea of local success levels, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). The centre handles a large number of tests each year, so booking windows can change.

47.0%
Overall Pass Rate
49.3%
Male Pass Rate
44.5%
Female Pass Rate
2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Bolton test centre has a pass rate of 47%, just below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Bolton pass at 49.3%, while female candidates pass at 44.5%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, with Atherton at 49.7% and Bolton (Manchester) at 52%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Small differences in local routes and test demand can push pass rates up or down from one centre to another, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early to avoid rush-hour queues on Hulton Lane and the A6. Practice pull-ups and junction observations on quieter residential streets before tackling busier roads. Work on lane discipline and roundabout exits, especially near the approaches to Bolton town centre. Master hill starts and clutch control if you plan to use local side roads with gradients. Spend a couple of lessons on mock test routes so you know likely turning points and junctions.

Choosing an Instructor in Over Hulton

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Getting Started

First get your provisional driving licence, then start lessons with a local instructor who knows Over Hulton and Bolton test routes. Book and pass the theory test before your practical test. Take regular mock tests and aim for steady progress rather than rushing to the test date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

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