Find a driving instructor in Accrington

NW
Nabeela Waheed
No reviews yet

Blackburn with Darwen · 3 miles

4474 •••4474 ••• ••••

Female

English

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Manual

£38.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

IA
Ifzal Ahmed Khan
No reviews yet

Blackburn with Darwen · 4 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 25 to 45 lessons to pass

20+ years experience

Manual

£38.00 - £45.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

AS
Anjum Shiraz
No reviews yet

Blackburn with Darwen · 4 miles

4473 •••4473 ••• ••••

Male

English

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 10 to 50 lessons to pass

8+ years experience

Manual

£35.00 - £37.00 per lesson

No block bookings

Mock tests available

KG
Khurram Ghani
No reviews yet

Blackburn with Darwen · 5 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 25 to 35 lessons to pass

16+ years experience

Automatic

£38.00 - £38.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

SP
Salim Patel
No reviews yet

Blackburn with Darwen · 5 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

Gujarati

On Avg. 30 to 100 lessons to pass

30+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

5 mi away · 12,205 tests · best month: April 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Accrington

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

Blackburn with Darwen

9 mi away · 5,955 tests · best month: November 2025

11 mi away · 7,024 tests · best month: August 2025

12 mi away · 5,415 tests · best month: February 2026

13 mi away · 11,570 tests · best month: July 2025

Stable

52%

in line with avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Accrington

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 Accrington, 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 Accrington 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 Accrington'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 Accrington.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Accrington?

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

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

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

46.60%

Pass Rate

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

Nelson

Based on 5,955 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.74%

Pass Rate

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

Bury (Manchester)

Bury

Based on 7,024 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.34%

Pass Rate

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

Chorley

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

52.82%

Pass Rate

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

Bolton (Manchester)

Bolton

Based on 11,570 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.82%

Pass Rate

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

Rochdale (Manchester)

Rochdale

Based on 11,563 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.29%

Pass Rate

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

Preston

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

56.28%

Pass Rate

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

Atherton (Manchester)

Manchester

Based on 13,035 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.33%

Pass Rate

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

Chadderton

Oldham

Based on 15,988 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.75%

Pass Rate

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

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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!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Accrington

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

Preston has the highest pass rate in the area at 56.28%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Atherton (Manchester) has a pass rate of 44.33%. 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 Accrington is 49.4%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Accrington 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 Accrington is Blackburn with Darwen, around 5 miles away, with a 47% pass rate.

Look for instructors with high ratings, relevant experience, and teaching styles that match your learning needs. Read reviews from other learners in Accrington to find the best fit.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Accrington range from £30 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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