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Some instructors covering Roby
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Paul
Paul Roach is the friendly founder of Evolution Driving School in Liverpool. He's been teaching people to drive for 20 years, and he's built up a tea…
Harriet
Hi, I'm Harriet Miller. I'm a driving instructor based in Liverpool, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good few years now. I know loo…
Ian
Ian is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with AFB Driving School in the Wirral. He has a strong record of first…
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…
Dave
Dave Walmsley is an A grade driving instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Liverpool and Merseyside. He keeps things relaxed and fri…
Tenny
Tenny's got over 400 students passed in Liverpool, and he's known for keeping things calm and clear. As an Approved Driving Instructor, he makes sure…
Edgar
Edgar's helped over 400 students get their licences in Liverpool. He's known for being calm, patient, and really good at explaining things, especiall…
Ste
Ste Francis is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Liverpool. He's been offering lessons in the area for some years and really fo…
Steve
Hi, I'm Steve Parker. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in North Liverpool. …
Kevin
Kevin Brock is a fully qualified driving instructor who helps learners become safe, confident drivers across Ellesmere Port, Chester and Wirral. He f…
Dave
Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…
Helen
Hi, I'm Helen Powell. I'm a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based on the Wirral, and I've been trained to the highest standards by Chris …
Learning to Drive in Roby
Roby sits just east of Liverpool in the North West and has a suburban, commuter feel. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with short runs into busier Liverpool suburbs. You will find a small pool of local instructors, so many learners travel a few miles for tests or extra practice. Life here is practical and straightforward, with most driving routes heading towards Norris Green or St Helens.
Nearest Test Centre: Norris Green (Liverpool)
Liverpool (Norris Green) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4 miles from Roby. Expect a busy test centre that handles over 12,800 tests a year, so waits can be typical during peak times. The centre's pass rate is 46.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so prepare for standard urban test routes. Many learners from Roby choose this centre because of its proximity.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Liverpool (Norris Green) has a pass rate of 46.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, slightly below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Norris Green pass at 47.4% and female candidates at 45%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. St Helens, another nearby centre, shows a higher pass rate of 52%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so you may prefer to consider alternate centres if availability allows.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Roby's quieter residential streets to build control before moving onto busier approaches to Liverpool and Norris Green. Practice junctions and roundabout entries where traffic merges, since exam routes often use those junctions near the test centre. Try mock tests that mimick routes towards St Helens if you plan to test there, as traffic patterns differ. Expect commuter peaks into Liverpool, so plan lesson times outside rush-hour to get uninterrupted practice. Use local side streets for reversing and bay parking before tackling main roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Roby
There are seven local instructors listed for Roby, so expect a small but steady choice. Look for an instructor who knows Liverpool (Norris Green) test routes and nearby St Helens, and who offers mock tests. Check lesson availability, pass record and reviews rather than just price. With seven instructors, popular teachers can book up, so expect to schedule ahead.
Lesson Costs in Roby
Average lesson prices around Roby are about 40 per hour based on local data. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book block packages or single hours.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence then start lessons with a local instructor to build your driving hours. When you and your instructor agree you are ready book your theory and practical tests, usually at Liverpool (Norris Green) which is 4 miles away. Keep lessons regular and include a few mock tests on the actual test centre routes to reduce surprises on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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