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Some instructors covering Padgate
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Kerry
Kerry runs Kerry's Driver Training, a professional driving school based in Warrington. She's a former university graduate and corporate training offi…
Graham
Graham Jones is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Warrington, with a strong background in public service and tr…
Steve
Steve Wynn is a driving instructor in St Helens with a really interesting background. He spent years in the fire service before retiring and moving i…
Matt
Matt has been a driving instructor in Warrington for over twelve years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He gets that learning to drive c…
Tom
Hi, I'm Tom Grainger. I run Tom Grainger School of Motoring, offering driving lessons in and around Warrington. I'm here to help you get your licence…
David
Hi, I'm David Wright. I run Wrightway2Drive, a driving school in Warrington. I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now, and I real…
Dave
Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…
Claire
Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…
Learning to Drive in Padgate
Padgate sits just east of Warrington in the North West. Learners here get a mix of quiet residential streets and quick access to busier A-roads and the M6. Driving around Padgate feels local, with short runs on Padgate Lane and Station Road and faster roads a few minutes away. You can practise town driving and reach the test centre without long journeys.
Nearest Test Centre: Warrington
Warrington test centre is about 2 miles from Padgate, a short drive down the A57. Expect a suburban centre with both urban and dual carriageway routes used on tests. The centre's pass rate is 50.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and it handles roughly 263 tests a year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Book early, as weekday and weekend slots can fill quickly.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Warrington's pass rate of 50.6% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 51.8% while female candidates pass at 49.7% in the same period (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Northwich posts 53.7% and Widnes 43.5%, showing local variation even within short distances (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That spread means your choice of test centre can affect your odds by a few percentage points.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet streets like Padgate Lane and Station Road before moving to the A57. Practice merging and lane discipline for short slips onto the M6 at Junction 21. Pay attention at roundabouts near Warrington town centre, and watch for peak-time queues on the A49. Park and reverse practice near the station helps with bay and reverse parking on the test. Expect busier traffic around school run times and plan lesson times accordingly.
Choosing an Instructor in Padgate
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and start learning theory and hazard perception while you take lessons. Book your theory test early and use a local instructor to guide practical training. When you're ready, book the practical test at Warrington and do at least one mock run there. Pass the test and send your pass certificate with the DVLA to get your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Padgate
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