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Compare driving instructors serving Londonderry and book your first lesson. The nearest driving test centre, Islay Island, around 65 miles away, has a 70% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres.
Pass rate figures from 2022-23 DVSA data.
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Driving Test Pass Rates Near Londonderry
The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.
The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Londonderry
Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.
Knows your test routes
A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Londonderry, so nothing on test day is a surprise.
More time behind the wheel
Get picked up from home, work or college in Londonderry and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.
Ready for real roads
Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Londonderry's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.
Proven local track record
Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around Londonderry.
Test Centres Near Londonderry
These are the closest test centres to Londonderry. Find instructors familiar with these test routes to maximize your chances of success.
Islay Island
Based on 40 tests conducted
Machrihanish LGV
Driving test centre location with practical test services available
Campbeltown
Based on 109 tests conducted
Stranraer
Based on 215 tests conducted over 4 months (latest: January 2026)
Brodick (Isle of Arran)
Based on 55 tests conducted
Girvan
Based on 250 tests conducted over 7 months (latest: March 2026)
Lochgilphead
Based on 140 tests conducted
Rothesay
Based on 125 tests conducted
Isle of Tiree
Based on 10 tests conducted
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