Driving lessons in
Johnstone

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Learning to drive in Johnstone

Driving lessons in Johnstone start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Paisley, around 1 mile away, has a 49% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 4,400 people in the Johnstone 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 Johnstone Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
3
female instructors
12
offer automatic
17
offer mock tests
13 yrs
avg experience

Kerr Raeburn

Male

Renfrewshireunder 1 mile

KR
£45-£67.50per lesson
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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John Canning

Male

Renfrewshire3 miles

JC
£45-£50per lesson
Email
Experience
23+ years
Avg. to pass
45-55 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Steven Vickers

Male

Renfrewshire4 miles

SV
£40-£80per lesson
Email
Experience
5+ years
Avg. to pass
16-24 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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William Struth

Male

Renfrewshire5 miles

WS
£45per lesson
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2023 Toyota YarisAutomatic · Hybrid
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Colin Reynolds

Male

East Renfrewshire5 miles

CR
£50-£70per hour
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
30-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2022 Nissan JukeAutomatic · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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George Daly

Male

Renfrewshire5 miles

GD
£40-£50per lesson
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
25-40 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 Johnstone

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Johnstone: 13 local instructors teach manual and 12 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £70 an hour. 16 accept block bookings and 17 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Paisley is about 18 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £70
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~18weeks
at Paisley · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
13 teach manual12 teach automatic
Block bookings
16
instructors offer them
Mock tests
17
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
UrduPunjabiHindi
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Johnstone

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

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Johnstone?

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

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

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.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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
~22-week wait (September 2026)
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.
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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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
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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
~21-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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East Kilbride

East Kilbride

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

57.69%
Pass Rate
~23-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
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
~20-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

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.
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 Johnstone

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

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

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Johnstone 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 Johnstone. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Johnstone 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 Johnstone is Paisley, around 1 mile away, with a 49% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Johnstone range from £40 to £70 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Paisley, 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 Johnstone who speak Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 16 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Johnstone accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.