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Best Driving Instructors in Tyldesley
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Dan Ison
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…
Guy
Guy is a really friendly and patient instructor at GP Driving School Sale. He has loads of great testimonials and is known for helping people get fir…
Max
Max is a friendly, experienced driving instructor with a great reputation for being patient and calm. He understands that everyone learns differently…
Amba
Amba is a fully qualified ADI with over 15 years' experience teaching in Altrincham and Northwich. Her pupils do really well, with the school adverti…
Jackie Boak
Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…
Simon Rhodes
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 …
Darz
Darz Driving School is a friendly local school in Bolton with a strong reputation and great results. The team is made up of DVSA Approved Driving Ins…
Dave Blackhall
Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…
Lax
Lax is an experienced driving instructor who keeps lessons relaxed, clear and focused on what you need. The aim is simple, to build your confidence, …
Khan
Khan is an experienced driving instructor with a great reputation for helping learners pass and feel confident on the road. He keeps lessons relaxed …
Curbie
Curbie is a calm, friendly driving instructor with a strong record of getting learners through their tests quickly and confidently. Lessons are struc…
Waseem
Waseem is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Manchester who really knows how to put learners at ease. He focuses on building your confid…
Learning to Drive in Tyldesley
Tyldesley is a small town with a mix of quiet residential streets and busier routes into Leigh and Atherton. Lessons here often start on neighbourhood roads and move onto the A577 towards Atherton for faster traffic. You'll find short, test-style junctions and a few tight turns in the town centre that test observation and positioning. Local driving has a practical, no-frills feel and suits learners who like steady progression.
Nearest Test Centre: Atherton (Manchester)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Atherton (Manchester), about 2.1 miles from Tyldesley and usually reached in a short drive along the A577. Expect a busy centre with a mix of urban and semi-rural test routes that include roundabouts and A-road sections. Atherton runs over 5,200 tests a year, so booking slots can vary by season. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Atherton (Manchester) has a pass rate of 49.7%, which is above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 54.3% while female candidates pass at 45.7%, showing a clear split by gender. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets to build clutch and observation skills before tackling the A577. Practise roundabout entries and lane discipline, especially at the junctions heading towards Atherton and Leigh. Watch for parked cars and narrow streets near the town centre, where positioning on approach matters. Get comfortable with short dual-carriageway sections on test routes and be ready to adjust speed for traffic. Night or wet-weather practice helps, as visibility and road grip change quickly on local roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Tyldesley
Look for an instructor who knows Atherton test routes and the A577 junctions well, and who can book lessons that match test times. There are 13 instructors recorded in the area, so compare availability and teaching style before you commit. Expect to pay around £30 per hour on average, but watch for discounts on block bookings.
Lesson Costs in Tyldesley
Average lesson cost in Tyldesley is about £30 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether you buy block lessons or one-off sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and choose an instructor from the local list. Take regular lessons and book your theory test when your instructor thinks you are ready. When both you and your instructor are confident, book the practical test at Atherton and bring the required documents on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026