Driving Instructors in Padiham

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Instructors
5
Avg Price
£44/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Burnley (2.9 mi)
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There are 5 driving instructors in Padiham. Prices range from £35.00 to £61.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 21 reviews.

5
Instructors
£44/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
21 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Our Padiham 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.
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Best Driving Instructors in Padiham

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Raja
7.7 mi

Raja

Blackburn
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Raja is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor with Acorn School of Motoring, with over 10 years of experience teaching both automatic and manu…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£61 /hour
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Linda Edwards
7.7 mi

Linda Edwards

Blackburn
4.8
16 reviews
Manual 60 min

Linda Edwards is a very experienced driving instructor with Express Driver Training. She is known for being calm, patient and very easy to get on wit…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Mandy
3.7 mi

Mandy

Accrington
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mandy is a fully qualified, DSA-approved driving instructor based in Accrington. She cares about road safety and wants you to pass your test and feel…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Sully
7.7 mi

Sully

Blackburn
Manual 60 min Weekends

Sully runs Confidence School of Motoring and has been teaching for over 22 years in Blackburn and the surrounding areas. He's trained more than 2,800…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£37 /hour
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Mohammed Yaseen
8.4 mi

Mohammed Yaseen

Blackburn
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mohammed Yaseen is the founder and lead instructor at Yaseen's Driving School. He has over 20 years of experience teaching people to drive in and aro…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Padiham

Learning to drive in Padiham means short trips to nearby Burnley and easy access to Nelson and Blackburn for test routes. The area mixes town streets with nearby country lanes, so you will get varied practice. There are five local instructors to choose from and most lessons will aim at the Burnley test centre 2.9 miles away. Expect lessons that focus on busy junctions and short suburban runs.

Nearest Test Centre: Burnley

The nearest DVSA test centre is Burnley, about 2.9 miles from Padiham. Many local lessons will practise the run to Burnley so you will be familiar with the route on test day. Burnley handles most local practical tests, so allow time for traffic at peak hours. Test day typically involves suburban roads and some roundabouts near the town centre.

Pass Rate Analysis

Nelson test centre has a pass rate of 43.2 per cent, below the national average of 47.3 per cent, Data source: DVSA, data period: not specified. Blackburn shows a pass rate of 48.2 per cent, slightly above the national average, Data source: DVSA, data period: not specified. Burnley pass-rate figures are not provided for this data set, so male and female split figures are not available for Padiham.

Local Driving Tips

Practice the short run to Burnley frequently so you know likely test roads and junctions. Get comfortable with the A671 and nearby roundabouts, as they feature on many local routes. Expect narrow residential streets with parked cars, so practise observation and lane positioning. Work on controlled hill starts and joins in quieter periods if you can. Build a few longer lessons that take you towards Nelson and Blackburn to experience different test-centre areas.

Choosing an Instructor in Padiham

There are five instructors serving Padiham, so availability can vary. Pick someone who knows the Burnley test routes and who offers clear pricing and lesson structure. Ask about block-booking discounts and pass-rate references from recent pupils. Expect instructors to offer both single-hour and longer lesson options.

Lesson Costs in Padiham

Average lesson price in Padiham is £44 per hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, lesson length and time of day.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass your theory test before taking the practical. Take lessons with a local instructor who knows Burnley test routes and practise the journey to the test centre. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Burnley or at nearby centres such as Nelson or Blackburn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Padiham has five local driving instructors listed in this data set.
The average lesson price in Padiham is £44 per hour.
Most learners from Padiham use the Burnley test centre, which is 2.9 miles away.
Nelson has a pass rate of 43.2 per cent and Blackburn has a pass rate of 48.2 per cent, Data source: DVSA, data period: not specified.
Male and female pass-rate splits are not provided for Burnley in this data set.
Learning time varies by person and practice, so no single timeline fits everyone.
Yes, practising the short run to Burnley is sensible since it is the nearest test centre at 2.9 miles.
Blackburn shows a slightly higher pass rate at 48.2 per cent, Data source: DVSA, data period: not specified, while Nelson is at 43.2 per cent, Data source: DVSA, data period: not specified.
Yes, travel towards Burnley can be busier at peak times, so allow extra time on test day.
Some instructors may offer intensive or block courses, but availability varies among the five local instructors.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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