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Simon Ballinger

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Gender: Male instructor

Lesson duration: 60 minutes

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Simon Ballinger is a Grade A approved driving instructor based on the Blackpool and Fylde coast. He held the old top Grade 6 rating for ten years and has kept the DVSA's highest Grade A rating under the current system. Simon teaches one-to-one only and is Pass Plus registered, with lessons planned to build confidence, skills and safe driving habits that last. Simon is friendly, calm and patient, and explains things clearly. Lessons are a full hour as standard, and he also offers one-and-a-half and two-hour sessions, with block-booking discounts and free help with the theory test. He is very good with nervous pupils and uses modern teaching methods, no car sharing and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere so you can learn at your own pace and feel your confidence grow. Based in Blackpool, he offers affordable, high-quality tuition across the Blackpool and Fylde area.

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Nervous students welcome

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Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

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Blackpool

FY1 5PL • 10 mile coverage radius

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Blackpool Fylde

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Anonymous

Jan 23, 2026

best Driving School in Blackpool.

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Simon Ballinger offers manual driving lessons including nervous driver support and Pass Plus.

Simon Ballinger offers manual driving lessons including nervous driver support and Pass Plus. Lessons are available in the Blackpool area.

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Simon Ballinger provides driving lessons in Blackpool.

Simon Ballinger provides driving lessons in Blackpool. Contact them through MyInstructorFinder to check availability in your specific area.

Simon Ballinger has 1 student review with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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