John Mckelvie – Manual Driving Instructor in Glasgow City

John at a glance

John Mckelvie

Male

Glasgow City

Not on social media
JM
£38-£40per lesson
Email
Experience
7+ years
Avg. to pass
10-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2026 MAZDA 3 HomuraManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Areas

Areas near John

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Driving tests

Pass rates at nearby test centres

The driving test centres closest to John, with how many tests were passed and how long the wait is.

Test centrePass rate
Glasgow (Baillieston)

Under 5 miles · 20-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
10,428 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
47.44%About average
Bishopbriggs

Under 5 miles · 21-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
6,186 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car
49.79%About average
Glasgow (Anniesland)

5 to 10 miles · 22-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
6,170 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
44.34%Below average
Glasgow (Shieldhall)

5 to 10 miles · 18-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
7,019 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
39.93%Below average
East Kilbride

5 to 10 miles · 23-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
1,976 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car
57.69%Above average
Airdrie

5 to 10 miles · 7-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
4,599 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
47.40%About average

Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025-26 (latest month March 2026). Across Britain it was 50.07%. Waits are DVSA's typical wait for a car test in September 2026. Figures can be out of date; check GOV.UK for the latest.

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Questions

Questions about John

John is based in Glasgow City. Places within 10 miles include Carntyne, Glasgow, Coatbridge, East Kilbride and Bellshill.

John teaches in a manual car.

John says their learners usually need between 10 and 50 lessons to pass.

John has 7 years and 2 months of experience as a driving instructor.

John speaks English.

Yes. John accepts block bookings, where you book and pay for several lessons at once.

Yes. John offers mock driving tests to help you get ready for the real one.

John teaches in a 2026 MAZDA 3 Homura (manual, petrol) with dual controls.

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