Driving lessons in Cardonald

AE
Aftab Ehsan
No reviews yet

Glasgow City · 2 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 50 to 60 lessons to pass

2+ years experience

Automatic

£45.00 - £50.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

SV
Steven Vickers
No reviews yet

Renfrewshire · 2 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 16 to 24 lessons to pass

5+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £80.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

JW
James Wilson
No reviews yet

Glasgow City · 3 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass

35+ years experience

Manual

£45.00 - £60.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

MA
Maher Aljadoua
No reviews yet

Glasgow City · 3 miles

4474 •••4474 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 10 to 20 lessons to pass

3+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

GD
George Daly
No reviews yet

Renfrewshire · 3 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass

20+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

1 mi away · 7,019 tests · best month: August 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Cardonald

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Glasgow (Shieldhall)

3 mi away · 6,170 tests · best month: June 2025

5 mi away · 7,912 tests · best month: March 2026

8 mi away · 6,186 tests · best month: January 2026

Stable

50%

below avg

Glasgow (Baillieston)

9 mi away · 10,428 tests · best month: March 2026

Improving

47%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Cardonald

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Cardonald, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Cardonald and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Cardonald's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around Cardonald.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Cardonald?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Glasgow (Shieldhall)

Glasgow

Based on 7,019 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

39.93%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Glasgow (Anniesland)

Glasgow

Based on 6,170 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.34%

Pass Rate

~21-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Paisley

Based on 7,912 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.62%

Pass Rate

~14-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Bishopbriggs

Glasgow

Based on 6,186 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.79%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Glasgow (Baillieston)

Glasgow

Based on 10,428 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.44%

Pass Rate

~18-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

East Kilbride

Based on 1,976 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

57.69%

Pass Rate

~18-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Dumbarton

Based on 1,659 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

52.80%

Pass Rate

~13-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Hamilton

Based on 6,112 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

42.00%

Pass Rate

~18-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Airdrie

Based on 4,599 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.40%

Pass Rate

~21-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

Why Choose Us

Built by someone who understands the struggles with learning to drive in Cardonald

As someone who struggled with finding a good driving instructor myself, I understand the challenges and frustrations that come with the process of learning to drive in a busy place like Cardonald.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Cardonald

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Cardonald.

East Kilbride has the highest pass rate in the area at 57.69%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Glasgow (Shieldhall) has a pass rate of 39.93%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Cardonald is 47.8%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Cardonald. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Cardonald is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Cardonald is Glasgow (Shieldhall), around 1 mile away, with a 40% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Cardonald range from £33 to £400 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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