Driving Instructors in Penwortham

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£44/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Preston (1.6 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.1%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Penwortham. Prices range from £35.00 to £61.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 30 reviews.

7
Instructors
£44/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
30 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Penwortham driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Penwortham 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 Penwortham

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Raja
2.2 mi

Raja

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

Raja is an experienced DVSA-qualified driving instructor based in Preston (PR1). He runs Driving School Preston’s lessons in a clear, structured way …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Raja
9.9 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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Bashir
1.7 mi

Bashir

Preston
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Bashir is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Mill Hill Driving Academy in Preston. He's spent years teaching behind the wheel and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Linda Edwards
9.9 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…

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Anna Stewart
7.2 mi

Anna Stewart

Chorley
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Anna Stewart is a friendly, Grade A approved female driving instructor based in Chorley, Lancashire. She is fully CRB checked and DSA approved, and h…

Nervous Drivers Intensive
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Mohammed Yaseen
9.2 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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Sully
9.9 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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Learning to Drive in Penwortham

Learning to drive in Penwortham mixes quiet residential streets with quicker routes into Preston. You will spend time on Liverpool Road and across Penwortham Bridge, so expect a short run of busier traffic as you join the A59. Local lessons suit learners who want quick access to a nearby test centre and variety in road types. Lessons feel very local, with plenty of space for manoeuvres away from main roads.

Nearest Test Centre: Preston

Preston test centre is about 1.6 miles from Penwortham, a short drive across Penwortham Bridge and along Liverpool Road. Bookings are busy given around 8,247 tests a year at Preston, so expect some wait for popular slots. The centre has a pass rate of 49.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with male pass rate 52.9% and female pass rate 45.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You will see a mix of urban and suburban test routes around the city.

49.1%
Overall Pass Rate
52.9%
Male Pass Rate
45.7%
Female Pass Rate
1.6 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Preston's pass rate is 49.1%, a little higher than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Preston pass at 52.9%, while female candidates pass at 45.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Chorley reports a pass rate of 48.9%, which is close to Preston's figure (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That suggests learners around Penwortham do slightly better than the national average but outcomes still vary by individual instructor and practice.

Local Driving Tips

Practice hill starts on Penwortham Hill, where clutch control and observation matter. Expect queues on Penwortham Bridge in peak times, so work on safe merging and lane discipline before reaching Preston. Use quieter estates off Liverpool Road for your first bay park and reverse park practice, then move to busier junctions near the city for roundabout work. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians near the riverside and on shared paths. Learn the local traffic light sequences where routes join the A59 so you are not caught out on test day.

Choosing an Instructor in Penwortham

There are seven local instructors in Penwortham, so shop around and ask for recent pupil references. Expect average lesson prices around £44 per hour, and check whether prices change for evenings or bank holidays. Choose an ADI who knows Preston test routes and offers mock tests at the centre. Ask if they provide pick-up from Penwortham Bridge or your home address.

Lesson Costs in Penwortham

Average lesson price in Penwortham is about £44 per hour. Total cost depends on how many lessons you need, whether you book block sessions, and if you need extra mock tests at Preston.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book your theory test and hazard-perception test, then arrange tuition with a local instructor. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Preston and aim to practice the actual test routes near the centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Preston test centre is about 1.6 miles from Penwortham, reachable across Penwortham Bridge and along Liverpool Road.
Preston test centre has a pass rate of 49.1%, compared with the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Male candidates at Preston pass at 52.9% while female candidates pass at 45.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
There are seven driving instructors listed in Penwortham.
Average lesson price in Penwortham is around £44 per hour.
Learning time varies with ability and practice, but many learners take several months of regular lessons.
Many local instructors offer mock runs close to Preston test centre, so ask if they include a practice route.
Preston runs about 8,247 tests a year, so popular times can be busy and you may wait for preferred slots.
You might meet heavier traffic around Penwortham Bridge and Liverpool Road during rush hours.
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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