Driving lessons in
Kirkham

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Learning to drive in Kirkham

Driving lessons in Kirkham start from £35 per hour with instructors serving the area. The nearest driving test centre, Preston, around 3 miles away, has a 56% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 5,100 people in the Kirkham area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Kirkham Near You

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£35
lessons from / hr
1
female instructor
4
offer automatic
6
offer mock tests
13 yrs
avg experience

FA
Farid Ahmad
No reviews yet

Preston · 6 miles
4474 •••
Male
Hindi
Urdu
English
On Avg. 25 to 35 lessons to pass
3+ years experience
Automatic
£38.00 - £40.00 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available
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Salmaan Suleman
No reviews yet

Preston · 6 miles
4473 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 5 to 50 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

MU
Munir Umerji Suleman
No reviews yet

Preston · 6 miles
4479 •••
Male
English
Hindi
Urdu
Gujarati
On Avg. 45 to 50 lessons to pass
35+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

AA
Afsana Alli
No reviews yet

Preston · 6 miles
4478 •••
Female
English
Hindi
Urdu
Gujarati
On Avg. 35 to 55 lessons to pass
14+ years experience
Manual
£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson
No block bookings
No mock tests

JC
Josh Chudley
No reviews yet

Liverpool City Region · 8 miles
4475 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 15 to 20 lessons to pass
8+ years experience
Manual
£73.92 - £84.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

JM
Jamie Moffat
No reviews yet

Blackpool · 9 miles
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 25 to 60 lessons to pass
23+ years experience
Manual
£40.00 - £40.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Kirkham

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 Kirkham, 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 Kirkham 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 Kirkham's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Kirkham?

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

Kirkham LGV

Kirkham

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
~12-week wait (May 2023)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Preston

Preston

Based on 9,194 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

56.28%
Pass Rate
~18-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Blackpool

Blackpool

Based on 8,948 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.78%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Southport (Liverpool)

Southport

Based on 7,949 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

56.52%
Pass Rate
~17-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Chorley

Chorley

Based on 5,415 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

52.82%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

Based on 12,205 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.60%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Heysham

Heysham

Based on 3,692 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

59.24%
Pass Rate
~18-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust 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!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Kirkham

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Heysham has the highest pass rate in the area at 59.24%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Kirkham is 53.9%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Kirkham 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 Kirkham is Preston, around 3 miles away, with a 56% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Kirkham range from £35 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.