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12
Avg Price
£52/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Bolton (4.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.0%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Worsley. Prices range from £39.99 to £65.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 58 reviews.

12
Instructors
£52/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
58 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Worsley 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 Worsley 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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Dan Ison
5.7 mi

Dan

Bolton
5.0
30 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Golf

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Thomas
5.9 mi

Thomas

Manchester
5.0
9 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Intensive
£65 /hour
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Joe
5.9 mi

Joe

Manchester
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Refresher Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Graham Evans
4.1 mi

Graham

Radcliffe
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers
£52 /hour
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Jackie Boak
7.3 mi

Jackie

Bury
4.8
4 reviews
Manual 60 min
Renault Clio 1.5 DCI (Diesel)

Jackie Boak is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Bury, Greater Manchester, where she runs her own independent driving school. She h…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Deborah Ford
9.5 mi

Deborah

Bolton
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Martin
8.6 mi

Martin

Manchester
3.7
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Martin is the Fleet Driving Instructor Consultant, Course Adviser and Director at Manchester Driver Training Ltd. He set the company up in 2006 and h…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Jonathon
3.9 mi

Jonathon

Salford
Manual 60 min
Skoda Fabia SE L

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Claire Farrimond
4.6 mi

Claire

Atherton
Manual 60 min

Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…

Refresher Intensive
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K
5.7 mi

Kiran

Bolton
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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Elizabeth Lythgoe
5.7 mi

Elizabeth

Bolton
Automatic 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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KJ
5.9 mi

Katie

Manchester
Manual 60 min

Katie is a friendly driving instructor who's all about making lessons relaxed and effective. She's based in the Manchester area and covers places lik…

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Learning to Drive in Worsley

Learning to drive in Worsley mixes quiet village streets with fast A-road and motorway approaches. You will practise near the Bridgewater Canal and around Worsley Delph, then tackle M60 junctions for motorway experience. Local roads are varied, so lessons cover slow lane control and quicker merging on slip-roads. Expect a friendly neighbourhood vibe during tuition.

Nearest Test Centre: Bolton

Bolton test centre is the nearest for Worsley, about 4.8 miles away, so most learners drive there for their test. The centre handles 10,983 tests a year, so book early if you have a preferred date. Bolton had a 47% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

47.0%
Overall Pass Rate
49.3%
Male Pass Rate
44.5%
Female Pass Rate
4.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Bolton test centre’s pass rate sits at 47%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Men at Bolton pass at 49.3% while women pass at 44.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show some variation, for example Atherton 49.7% and Bolton (Manchester) 52%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons in Worsley village to master narrow lanes and parking near the canal. Build confidence on the M60 slip-roads early on, then practise joining and lane changes during off-peak times. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians around Worsley Delph and Bridgewater Canal towpaths. Learn the layout of local roundabouts before trying them in heavier traffic.

Choosing an Instructor in Worsley

Look for an instructor who knows Worsley roads and Bolton test routes. With around 15 instructors locally, you can compare prices and availability. Expect an average hourly rate of about 33, and ask if they offer block booking discounts or mock test lessons. Pick someone who explains hazards calmly and times motorway practice into your lessons.

Lesson Costs in Worsley

Lessons in Worsley average 33 an hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy block packages or single hours. Expect to pay more for evening or weekend slots and for instructors who include mock tests.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book lessons with a local instructor; there are 15 in Worsley. Study for the theory test while you build lesson hours and local experience. When ready, book your practical test at Bolton, the nearest test centre 4.8 miles away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Average driving lessons in Worsley cost 33 per hour.
The nearest driving test centre to Worsley is Bolton, 4.8 miles away.
Use Bolton test centre figures as a local guide: a 47% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There is no single timescale, it depends on lesson frequency, aptitude and practice time.
Worsley has 15 local driving instructors.
Bolton, the nearest centre, recorded a 47% pass rate versus the national average of 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Book a practical test at the government DVSA booking service online or by phone, selecting Bolton as the nearest test centre 4.8 miles from Worsley.
Take lessons in Worsley to practise village streets and canal-side parking, then travel to Bolton for your test as it is the nearest centre at 4.8 miles.
At an average of 33 per hour in Worsley, one lesson a week costs 33.
At Bolton test centre men had a 49.3% pass rate and women 44.5% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
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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