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Some instructors covering Tottington
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Dan
Dan Ison is a DVSA-approved driving instructor and highly graded ORDIT trainer who runs Harwood Driving School in Bolton. He teaches both new learner…
Graham
Graham Evans has helped over 497 students pass their driving test with a 93.1% pass rate within two attempts. Based in Radcliffe, he's been a fully q…
Jackie
Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…
Deborah
Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…
Phil
Phil Wardle is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Bury. He's been specially t…
Kiran
Kiran runs a local driving school in Bolton, offering lessons that are all about getting you confident and safe on the road. He teaches both manual a…
Elizabeth
Hi, I'm Elizabeth, but most people call me Liz. I run Liz 'n' Learn Driving School, an independent driving school based right here in Bolton. I've be…
Linda
Linda Gartside has been a fully qualified driving instructor in Rochdale for years, helping students pass their tests efficiently. She's known for he…
Darren
Darren's been a fully qualified ADI since 2006, and he's been running Daytona Driving School independently since 2008. He's based in Rochdale and cov…
Claire
Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…
Simon
Simon Rhodes is a Grade A, fully qualified driving instructor and has been running Si Rhodes Driver Training since 2008. He is based in Westhoughton …
Mandy
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…
Learning to Drive in Tottington
Tottington sits between Bury and Bolton, with a mix of high street traffic and quiet residential streets. Lessons here often start on Bolton Road (A676) before moving onto narrower lanes and hillier sections towards Holcombe Brook. You will spend time on Tottington High Street and its junctions as you build confidence. It feels local and practical, with quick access to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Bury (Manchester)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Bury (Manchester), about 2.4 miles from Tottington by road. Expect a busy centre, with around 4,733 tests a year, so book early. The Bury centre had a 44.4% pass rate, which is lower than the national average (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Men and women show different pass rates at that centre, so check your instructor's experience with local test routes.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Bury (Manchester) recorded a 44.4% pass rate (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Bury pass at 49.7% while female candidates pass at 40.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Bury centre figures of 56.5% and Bolton (Manchester) at 52% show there is variation close by (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The volume of tests at Bury suggests you will see a range of examiners and routes.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Bolton Road (A676) to get used to faster-moving traffic. Practice junctions near Tottington High Street and the slip roads onto Bury Road, they test observation and lane discipline. Work on hill starts and clutch control on the climbs towards Holcombe Brook. Build confidence on short town centre manoeuvres, then move to busier Bury approaches for mock test runs. Time some drives for rush hour to get used to congestion and bus lanes.
Choosing an Instructor in Tottington
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online before you book any lessons. Book and pass the theory test, then start practical lessons with an instructor who covers local junctions and the approach to Bury test centre. When you and your instructor are ready, book your practical test at Bury, allowing extra time for peak demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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