Driving Instructors in Rishton

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Instructors
5
Avg Price
£44/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Blackburn (3.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
48.2%
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There are 5 driving instructors in Rishton. 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
Welcome to our Rishton 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 Rishton 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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Raja
3.3 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
3.3 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
2.3 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
3.3 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
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 Rishton

Rishton sits between Blackburn and Accrington in the North West. It feels like a small town with short drives to bigger centres. Local life revolves around Blackburn Road (A678) and the station level crossing. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with short stretches of busy A-road driving.

Nearest Test Centre: Blackburn

The nearest DVSA test centre is Blackburn, about 3.3 miles away by car. Expect a mix of suburban roads and busier A-roads on test routes, and occasional delays at the level crossing near Rishton station. Blackburn test centre pass rate is 48.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Plan for a 20 to 25 minute drive to the centre outside peak times.

48.2%
Overall Pass Rate
55.1%
Male Pass Rate
42.7%
Female Pass Rate
3.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Blackburn's pass rate is 48.2%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Blackburn pass at 55.1% while female candidates pass at 42.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. nearby Blackburn with Darwen shows a pass rate of 44.8% which is below both the local Blackburn centre and the national average.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets off Blackburn Road to build clutch and steering control. Practice crossings and signalling at the level crossing by Rishton station, they catch some pupils out. Work on joining and leaving the A678, especially at the Accrington turn, where traffic can be faster. Prepare for short, sharp bursts of traffic near school times and market days. Use mock tests that include routes towards Blackburn and the roundabouts approaching the test centre.

Choosing an Instructor in Rishton

There are five local instructors in Rishton, so check availability and how flexible they are around your schedule. Expect hourly lessons to average around £44 locally, though experienced instructors may charge more. Look for instructors who know Blackburn test routes and who offer mock tests with pick up to the test centre. Ask for recent pupil pass stories rather than general claims.

Lesson Costs in Rishton

Average lesson price in Rishton is about £44 per hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and block booking discounts.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Start with theory study and a few lessons to build confidence, then take the theory test. Book your practical test at Blackburn when your instructor and you agree you are ready, and aim to arrive early on test day to avoid level crossing delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Blackburn, about 3.3 miles from Rishton by road.
Blackburn test centre has a pass rate of 48.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are five instructors listed in Rishton.
Average local lesson price is about £44 per hour.
Learning time varies by learner, but many people take a few months of weekly lessons to be test-ready.
Yes, at Blackburn male candidates pass at 55.1% while female candidates pass at 42.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Practice on Blackburn Road (A678) for higher speed joins and lane discipline, and use quieter residential streets in Rishton for manoeuvres and clutch control.
You book a practical test through the official DVSA booking service online.
With five local instructors availability can be limited at peak times and weekends.
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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