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Waddicar

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Learning to drive in Waddicar

Driving instructors serving Waddicar teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Norris Green (Liverpool), around 5 miles away, has a 38% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 2,800 people in the Waddicar 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 Waddicar Near You

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2
female instructors
5
offer automatic
12
offer mock tests
14 yrs
avg experience

RH
Raz Hussain
No reviews yet

Knowsley · 3 miles
Male
English
Hindi
Urdu
Punjabi
On Avg. 35 to 45 lessons to pass
6+ years experience
Manual
£90–£96 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

AM
Alan Morris
No reviews yet

Liverpool · 4 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass
6+ years experience
Manual
£50–£75 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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PM
Philip Maher
No reviews yet

Liverpool City Region · 5 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass
20+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£45–£100 per lesson
No block bookings
No mock tests
Email

VB
Val Banks
No reviews yet

West Lancashire · 7 miles
Female
English
On Avg. 20 to 60 lessons to pass
26+ years experience
Manual
£40–£80 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

TH
Thomas Hughes
No reviews yet

West Lancashire · 7 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass
12+ years experience
Manual
£45–£90 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available
Email

AM
Andrew Murphy
No reviews yet

Liverpool · 8 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 35 lessons to pass
3+ years experience
Manual
£42–£45 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available
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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Waddicar

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Waddicar: 11 local instructors teach manual and 5 teach automatic. 10 accept block bookings and 12 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Punjabi. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Norris Green (Liverpool) is about 18 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~18weeks
at Norris Green (Liverpool) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
11 teach manual5 teach automatic
Block bookings
10
instructors offer them
Mock tests
12
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
HindiUrduBengaliPunjabi
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Waddicar

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

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Waddicar?

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

Norris Green (Liverpool)

Norris Green

Based on 13,472 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

37.85%
Pass Rate
~18-week wait (September 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.
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Wallasey

Wallasey

Based on 968 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

54.34%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 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.
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Southport (Liverpool)

Southport

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

56.52%
Pass Rate
~18-week wait (September 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.
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St Helens (Liverpool)

Liverpool

Based on 14,174 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.94%
Pass Rate
~11-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Upton

Upton

Based on 10,772 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

52.61%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (September 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
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Speke (Liverpool)

Liverpool

Based on 8,159 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.54%
Pass Rate
~8-week wait (September 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
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Widnes (Liverpool)

Widnes

Based on 6,846 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

42.68%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Warrington

Warrington

Based on 7,550 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.54%
Pass Rate
~17-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Chorley

Chorley

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

52.82%
Pass Rate
~5-week wait (September 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 Waddicar

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

Southport (Liverpool) has the highest pass rate in the area at 56.52%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Norris Green (Liverpool) has a pass rate of 37.85%. 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 Waddicar is 48.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Waddicar 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 Waddicar is Norris Green (Liverpool), around 5 miles away, with a 38% pass rate.

At Norris Green (Liverpool), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 18 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Waddicar who speak Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Punjabi. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 10 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Waddicar accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.