Compared to other cities across the UK, Dundee's pass rate is sitting at 51.8%, that's a decent bit higher than the national average of 47.4%. That means you are more likely to pass your driving test first time in Dundee, and be driving down the The Kingsway in no time at all!

How many lessons will I need to take in Dundee?

It really changes from driver to driver. When you book a Dundee driving instructor they will happily be able give you an estimate. The national average is 47 hours with a fully qualified driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family or friend are recommended. Read more on driving lesson private practice.

How much do driving lessons cost in Dundee?

The average cost of driving lessons in Dundee is £27.50. This means the overall cost of driving lessons could cost you £1,292.50, for 47 hours of paid tuition. However, many of the Dundee driving instructors on GoRoadie offer bulk bookings that will help drive that price down.

Where are the best places to practice driving in Dundee?

Confidence is king when getting on the road and to passing your driving test. We recommend using retail parks for manoeuvres, specifically Asda Milton as there is lots empty spaces near the back and get experience driving up and down the A90 (The Kingsways).

A wee bit more about learning to drive in Dundee

Dundee is the sunniest city in Scotland, meaning you're less likely have your driving test cancelled due to rain or bad weather.

Dundee is home to two universities; Dundee and Abertay University. The city has a large student population, over 30,000 residents are students - over 10% of Dundee's population.

Similar to taking driving lessons in Aberdeen or driving lessons in Leeds, there's only one primary test centre in Dundee. This makes it a bit easier for getting to know the area around the centre at Dunsinane Industrial Estate. Just remember that people are taking their tests there, so try to go later in the day, outside peak test hours.

Dundee driving instructors offer several driving courses, like:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pass rates in Glasgow?

Compared to other cities across Scotland and the rest of the UK, Glasgow's driving test pass rate is currently sitting at 49.3% - slightly higher than the national average of 47.4%. Generally in larger cities like Glasgow, it is harder to pass.

How many lessons will I need to take in Glasgow?

It really changes from driver to driver. When you book a Glasgow driving instructor they will happily be able to give you an estimate. The national average is 47 hours with a fully qualified driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family member or friend are recommended.

Read more about driving lesson private practice

How much do driving lessons cost in Glasgow?

The average cost of driving lessons in Glasgow is £29. This means the overall cost of driving lessons in Glasgow could cost you £1,363, for 47 hours of paid tuition. However, many of the Glasgow driving instructors on GoRoadie offer bulk bookings that will help drive that price down.

Where are the best places to practice driving in Glasgow?

Confidence is king when getting on the road and to passing your driving test. We recommend using retail parks for manoeuvres, specifically or the large car park across from Ibrox Stadium (make sure there isn't a match on that day!). For general driving, you can benefit from the wide roads near Pollokshields area around Maxwell Park.

A wee bit more about learning to drive in Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and third largest in the United Kingdom. Historically part of Lanarkshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City council area. Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands.

It is the fourth most visited city in the UK. Scotland's capital city, known for it's rich history, architecture and lively culture. Glasgow has a thriving population with over 615,070 "Glaswegians" or "Weegies".

Glasgow driving instructors offer several driving courses, like:

How to keep the cost of driving lessons cheap

The best tips to save money whilst learning to drive is to buy bulk lessons. On average the UK learner driver needs 47 hours to pass - plus 22 hours of private practice.

This means, if you calculate the average number of lessons needed (47) and the average price of a lesson in Glasgow (£28) you are looking at £1,316 to learn to drive.

That is a lot of money - but driving is a skill for life. It can help you gain employment, travel, and create everlasting memories.

Top tips for saving money on driving lessons

Buy bulk lessons - you can save £££s straight from the fully qualified driving instructor.
Get in some private practice - Jump in a car with a friend or family. The more time you spend in a car - the faster you pass.
Keep up your driving lessons - Try and take 2 driving lessons per week and don't take time off. You will be a lot more likely to retain information the more often you have lessons.

Top tips for driving lessons in Glasgow

Here are some of the definitive tips for learning to drive on the city by the Clyde.

1. Get used to the busy traffic on Sauchiehall street.

When driving around Glasgow, Sauchiehall street is always a busy place. So once you master the confidence of the car - proving you can manage traffic there surely means you're test ready.

2. Know your test centre.

There are a bunch of driving test centres in Glasgow. Make sure you know which one suits you - Anniesland, Ballieston, Sheildhall, Bishopbriggs, Hamilton or maybe a little further out at East Kilbride.

3. Get used to the M80

Since the new law has passed that allows learners to drive on motorways with their driving instructor - you can now get onto the M80 and practice driving around Glasgow, to the airport and back. Gaining confidence on these roads are key to passing your test and becoming a great driver.

4. Use Retail Parks

There is a huge car park near Ibrox (Skene Road, Glasgow). Using retail parks like Great Western Retail Park, 10 Allerdyce Rd is great for parking and reversing into bays. Or on the other side of Glasgow, Forge Retail Park, 1 Biggar St.

Manual vs. Automatic driving lessons 🤷‍♀️

We have compiled some advice for picking manual or automatic transmission. Here are the benefits for all.

Manual driving lessons in Glasgow

Cheaper tuition and cheaper car

You can legally drive manual and automatic cars

You can control vehicle with higher precision.

Automatic driving lesson in Glasgow

Quicker to learn - fast to route to freedom

Don't have to worry about clutch control or stalling

Electric cars are currently all automatic

Once you pass, your licence is automatic only. An additional test is required in order to allow you to drive a manual.

Why use GoRoadie for your Glasgow Driving Lessons?

Booking a driving lesson can be stressful and cause anxiety. Booking through GoRoadie means you can view the instructor you are spending hours with - before committing. We are perfect for learners or parents who want to make sure they are booking their ideal driving instructor.

You can easily look at the driving instructors here, see who is right for you with zero pressure. You can read our reviews, look at our vetting process, and essentially book your driving lesson. Before you know it, you will be on the roads in Glasgow!

✅ Compare Glasgow driving instructors
✅ All the driving instructors here in Glasgow are verified for security
✅ View prices, reviews and filter down what you need for your ideal driving lessons
✅ 100s of learner drivers book driving instructors in Glasgow every month
✅ Find the right driving instructor for you before paying
✅ Compare independent driving instructors, or instructors that work for RED Driving School, British School of Motoring (BSM), or AA Driving School.

Instructor Services in Glasgow, UK

Instructors in the Glasgow offer a variety of different services that they offer for driving students who want to learn to drive in different ways. These services could help you learn faster, receive more feedback, or become safer drivers overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pass rates in Aberdeen?

Compared to other cities across the UK, Aberdeen's pass rate is significantly higher than the national average. Aberdeen North test centre is sitting at 57.1% and Aberdeen South is 59.6%. These are some of the highest in the whole UK, as the average is 47.4%.

How many lessons will I need to take in Aberdeen?

It really changes from driver to driver. When you book an Aberdeen driving instructor they will happily be able give you an estimate. The national average is 47 hours with a fully qualified driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family or friend are recommended.

How much do driving lessons cost in Aberdeen?

The average cost of driving tuition in Aberdeen is £30. This means the overall cost of driving lessons could cost you £1,410, for 47 hours of paid driving tuition. However, many of the Aberdeen driving instructors on GoRoadie offer bulk bookings that will help drive that price down.

Read more about Aberdeen Driving Lesson Costs

Where are the best places to practice driving in Aberdeen?

Confidence is king when getting on the road and to passing your driving test. We recommend using retail parks for manoeuvres, specifically the car park near Ikea Click and Collect at Wellington Circle, South Aberdeen. For practice driving, the brand new City Bypass is a great way to get confidence going at speed. Enjoy!

Read more about Aberdeen driving locations

Fit Like? A bit more about driving lessons in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has a large student population, with two large universities like Robert Gordon and Aberdeen University there are 30,860 students in the city.

Aberdeen is one of the sunniest places in the UK! Aberdeen enjoys an average of 1433 days of sunshine a year, more than Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perfect for those wanting to learn to drive in Aberdeen.

Due to the high latitude in Aberdeen, it can get dark early in winter but light in the summer. In June & July the sun rises at 5am and sets again at 11pm, giving you hours of daylight this is perfect for learning to drive.

Nonetheless, driving tuition in aberdeen is of the highest standard in the country. Once you have your provisional drivers licence - get booked in with a local instructor and get on the road! 🚗 #beepbeep

Aberdeen driving instructors offer several driving courses, like:

How to keep the cost of driving lessons cheap

The best tips to save money whilst learning to drive is to buy bulk lessons. On average the UK learner driver needs 47 hours to pass - plus 22 hours of private practice.

This means, if you calculate the average number of driving lessons needed (47) and the average price of a lesson in Aberdeen (£32) you are looking at £1502.

That is a lot of money - but driving is a skill for life. Having driving tuition will help you gain employment, travel, and create everlasting memories.

Top tips for saving money on driving tuition

Buy bulk lessons - you can save £££s straight from the fully qualified driving instructor.
Get in some private practice - Jump in a car with a friend or family. The more time you spend in a car - the faster you pass.
Keep up your driving lessons - Try and take 2 or 4 lessons per week and don't take time off. You will be a lot more likely to retain information the more often you have lessons.
Reduce insurance with Pass Plus courses - After you pass your test, if you want to reduce the cost after your driving tuition and driving lessons you can enroll in Pass Plus. Completion of a pass plus course means that you will receive a discount on insurance.
Intensive Driving Course - Another way to reduce the amount spent on driving courses in Aberdeen is to enroll in Intensive Driving Courses - these mean you get through your lessons faster but usually you spend less overall.

Top tips for driving lessons in Aberdeen

Here are some of the definitive tips for learning to drive in The Granite City.

1. Get on the new city bypass.

The road is beautiful! Get a chance to drive on this smooth piece of concrete and build your confidence. It's great for getting from one side to Aberdeen to the other. A92 is such a incredible drive.

2. North or south Aberdeen test centre

Familiarise yourself with the Aberdeen North or Aberdeen South test centre - which one will you use? Find out from your instructor and become comfortable driving in that location.

3. Get used to the A90

Get used to driving up and down the A90. It's such a common route in Aberdeen and there are tons of roundabouts that you will be driving around there too. Being comfortable driving in this section and taking the exits will definitely benefit you.

4. Use Aberdeen Energy Park

The Aberdeen Energy park is great place to practice maneuvers and to start your driving tuition. You can get comfortable with the clutch control there and ask your instructor / parent / friend their thoughts on learning to drive whilst in the car.

Manual vs. Automatic driving lessons 🤷‍♀️

We have compiled some advice for picking manual or automatic transmission. Here are the benefits for all.

Manual driving lessons in Aberdeen

Cheaper tuition and cheaper car

You can legally drive manual and automatic cars

You can control vehicle with higher precision.

Automatic driving lesson in Aberdeen

Quicker to learn - fast to route to freedom

Don't have to worry about clutch control or stalling

Electric cars are currently all automatic

Once you pass, your licence is automatic only. An additional test is required in order to allow you to drive a manual.

Why use GoRoadie for your Aberdeen Driving Lessons?

✅ Compare Aberdeen driving instructors in one place
✅ All the driving instructors here in Aberdeen are verified for security
✅ View prices, reviews and filter down what you need for your ideal driving lessons.
✅ 100s of learner drivers book driving instructors in Aberdeen every month
✅ Find the right driving instructor for you, before paying
✅ Compare independent driving instructors, or instructors that work for RED Driving School, British School of Motoring (BSM), or AA Driving School.

GoRoadie features driver trainers in Aberdeen and surrounding areas for you to book online.

Aberdeen driving test centre locations

There are two Aberdeen Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) test centres, Aberdeen North and Aberdeen South. Have a look on the maps below to identify which one you should pick for sitting your test.

Tip: Pick the test centre closer to your pickup location.

Aberdeen North Test Centre

Balgownie Road, Bridge of Don

Aberdeen (Cove) South Test Centre

Moss Road, Aberdeen