Our Tyldesley 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.
Some instructors covering Tyldesley
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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…
Thomas
Thomas has been running his driving school since 1999, helping thousands of pupils pass their tests and become safe drivers for life. He's based in G…
Joe
Joe, known to his students as Uncle Joe, is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Manchester. He's got six years of experience and a…
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…
Claire
Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…
Gary
Gary Hart is a professional driving instructor based in Westhoughton, Bolton. He's a former police advanced driver, which means he's got a really sol…
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 …
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…
Jonathon
Jonathon runs Beaufort Driving School in Salford. He's a fully qualified, DVSA registered instructor with 16 years of experience. He's CRB checked an…
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
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