Driving Instructors in Ripley

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Ashfield (8.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
53.9%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Ripley. The average price is £38 per hour. The average rating is 3.8 stars from 22 reviews.

7
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
3.8 / 5
22 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley

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AP
9.5 mi

Andy Price

Derby
5.0
13 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Andy Price is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor with over 16 years of experience in the Derby area. He runs Derby Driver Training and is…

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Damian Jones
9.4 mi

Damian Jones

Derby
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Damian Jones is a DSA-approved driving instructor working in Derby, Ashbourne and the wider Derbyshire area. He's a friendly local instructor who kee…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Munir
9.4 mi

Munir

Derby
4.7
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Munir teaches at Mughal Driving School and keeps his lessons relaxed and supportive. He focuses on safe and responsible driving, and he adapts how he…

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AB
3.8 mi

Adam Blackwell

Belper
4.0
1 review
Automatic 120 min

Adam Blackwell is a calm, patient Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years of experience. He runs automatic lessons in Derbyshire and brings st…

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£38 /hour
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Andy Wilkinson
7 mi

Andy Wilkinson

Ilkeston
3.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Focus

Andy Wilkinson has been helping learners get on the road since 2002. He is a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor, holds the RoSPA gold driving qualifica…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Tony
6.2 mi

Tony

Little Eaton
1.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Tony teaches at M&M Academy and is known for mixing music and martial arts in a really fun, down to earth way. He is a 3rd Dan Blackbelt in Taekwondo…

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Martyn
3.8 mi

Martyn

Belper
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martyn is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Belper, Derbyshire, with many years of experience. He offers a range of courses to suit all l…

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Learning to Drive in Ripley

Ripley is a compact market town with a mix of narrow residential streets and quick A-road links. Lessons here give you both low-traffic practise and faster road experience on routes out of town. Local character leans towards practical road use, with short trips to nearby larger centres for test routes. You will learn roundabouts, town junctions and some rural lanes on the same lessons.

Nearest Test Centre: Ashfield

The nearest DVSA centre is Ashfield, about 8.5 miles from Ripley. Expect a typical test syllabus and a busy centre, with 1,305 tests recorded in the year stated. Ashfield had a 53.9% pass rate, male 55.1% and female 52.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Plan for a drive out to the test centre, and practise on similar A-road and roundabout scenarios beforehand.

53.9%
Overall Pass Rate
55.1%
Male Pass Rate
52.9%
Female Pass Rate
8.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Ashfield's pass rate of 53.9% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female pass splits at Ashfield were 55.1% and 52.9% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Derby (Alvaston) shows a lower recorded rate of 45.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. With 1,305 tests at Ashfield in the stated year, that centre handles a reasonable volume of candidates, which affects local test availability.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons in Ripley town centre and use Market Place to practise slow control and tight turns. Move on to the A610 for higher speed merging and lane discipline, and use the roundabouts on the route out of town to master positioning. Watch for short, sharp climbs and narrow lanes on residential roads, they teach clutch control and judgement. If your instructor takes you toward Ashfield, expect a mix of dual carriageway and busy roundabouts similar to those on the A617.

Choosing an Instructor in Ripley

There are seven local instructors serving Ripley, so look for one who knows the Ashfield test routes. Ask about pass rates and whether they offer mock tests in the week before your real test. Expect to pay around the local average of £38 per hour and compare prices against experience and reviews.

Lesson Costs in Ripley

Average lesson cost in Ripley is £38 per hour. Factors that change price include instructor experience, combined block bookings, and whether you need use of an instructor's car for the test.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and book your theory test before you start regular lessons. Take lessons locally to build basic control, then practise on A-roads and roundabouts you will face on the Ashfield routes. When your instructor is confident, book a practical test at Ashfield and aim to do a mock test with your instructor first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Ashfield, about 8.5 miles from Ripley.
Ashfield had a 53.9% pass rate in the stated year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Ashfield's 53.9% pass rate is higher than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are seven instructors listed for Ripley.
The local average lesson price is £38 per hour.
Learning time varies by learner, but expect a mix of town and A-road practice to reach test standard.
Yes, Ashfield routes include A-road stretches and busy roundabouts, similar to sections you will meet on routes from Ripley.
Derby (Alvaston) is about 10.5 miles away and had a 45.5% pass rate in the stated data, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Take lessons that cover dual carriageway driving, roundabout work and independent driving, since Ashfield routes use those elements.
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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