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Learning to drive in Dalry

Driving instructors serving Dalry teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Irvine, around 8 miles away, has a 56% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 800 people in the Dalry 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 Dalry Near You

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1
female instructor
2
offer mock tests
4 yrs
avg experience

Andrew Galbraith

Male

North Ayrshire3 miles

AG
£76-£80per lesson
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2023 VW PoloManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Michelle Jane

Female

North Ayrshire6 miles

MJ
£40per lesson
Email
Experience
4+ years
Avg. to pass
25-60 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Dalry

Instructors teaching in Dalry offer manual lessons. 2 accept block bookings and 2 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Irvine is about 18 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~18weeks
at Irvine · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
2 teach manual0 teach automatic
Block bookings
2
instructors offer them
Mock tests
2
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Dalry

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 Dalry, 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 Dalry 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 Dalry'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 Dalry?

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

Dreghorn LGV

Irvine

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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Irvine

Irvine

Based on 4,941 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.70%
Pass Rate
~18-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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Paisley

Paisley

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

48.62%
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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Rothesay

Rothesay

Based on 125 tests conducted

52.00%
Pass Rate
~22-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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Ayr

Ayr

Based on 2,189 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

57.47%
Pass Rate
~8-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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Greenock

Greenock

Based on 3,547 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

41.70%
Pass Rate
~8-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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Glasgow (Shieldhall)

Glasgow

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

39.93%
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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Dunoon

Dunoon

Based on 193 tests conducted over 3 months (latest: September 2025)

71.50%
Pass Rate
~22-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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Dumbarton

Dumbarton

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

52.80%
Pass Rate
~4-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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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 Dalry

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Dunoon has the highest pass rate in the area at 71.50%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Dalry is 52.5%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - Dalry 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 Dalry is Irvine, around 8 miles away, with a 56% pass rate.

At Irvine, 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 - 2 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Dalry accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.